When you’ve suffered a serious injury in an accident, the damage isn’t always visible. The emotional distress, pain, and disruption to your everyday life can be just as devastating as the physical injuries or financial losses. At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., our El Paso personal injury lawyers understand that. Noneconomic damages in Texas are often the most difficult...
Continue ReadingEl Paso, Texas — One person was hospitalized with serious injuries following a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle in East El Paso early Sunday morning, June 29, 2025. According to the El Paso Fire Department, the incident occurred near the intersection of Montana Avenue and McRae Boulevard. Authorities say they received a call about the crash at...
Continue ReadingSlip and fall accidents happen every day, including at Walmart stores across the state. However, large companies like Walmart are not always forthcoming about lawsuits filed against them or settlements paid out to injured parties. Slip and fall Walmart settlements vary based on the individual circumstances of your case. If you sustained injuries in a slip and fall at...
Continue ReadingEl Paso, Texas — Early Sunday morning, June 22, 2025, a serious multi-vehicle rollover crash occurred in Northeast El Paso, sending one person to the hospital. The El Paso Fire Department reported receiving the emergency call at 12:08 a.m. At least 11 fire department units, including the FireSTAR helicopter, responded to the scene. The injured individual was airlifted to...
Continue ReadingAlbuquerque, New Mexico — Authorities are investigating a tragic crash that occurred on June 24, 2025, on I-40 westbound, just under and west of the San Mateo overpass in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The incident involved at least three vehicles: a blue Dodge truck, a gray Hyundai sedan, and a semi-truck. According to initial reports, one person was pronounced dead...
Continue ReadingIf you were injured in an accident in Texas, you may wonder how fault impacts your ability to recover compensation. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning the amount you can recover depends on your level of fault for the accident. If you were partially responsible, your compensation may be reduced, and if you were mostly at fault,...
Continue ReadingYou may have heard that some states are “no fault” when it comes to car insurance. But is Texas a no-fault state? Texas is an at-fault state, meaning that the driver responsible for causing the crash is financially liable for damages. Unlike no-fault states, where each party typically seeks compensation from their own insurance first, Texas permits injured victims...
Continue ReadingAfter a crash, your car isn’t the only thing that takes a hit. Your body absorbs the force quickly. Muscles tense. Joints shift. Pain can initially feel minor, only to show up hours or days later. It might not seem serious right away, but it needs real attention when it lingers or gets worse. This post covers the most...
Continue ReadingA fully loaded semi can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Your car? Maybe 4,000. So when a commercial truck hits a smaller vehicle, the results are often devastating and can leave you with some serious questions: Why did this happen? Who’s responsible? And what can I do about it? These aren’t just emotional reactions—they’re the first steps in your...
Continue ReadingEL PASO, TX – A serious crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle occurred early Thursday morning in west El Paso. The accident happened before 7 A.M. on the westbound side of Transmountain Road at Paseo del Norte. Emergency crews quickly responded, and the El Paso Fire Department confirmed that one person sustained serious injuries and was transported to...
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