Yes, you may still be able to recover compensation even if you played a role in causing your own accident. Texas law does not require you to be completely blameless to pursue a claim. As long as your share of responsibility for the accident does not exceed 50%, you retain the right to seek damages, […]
In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. That window may sound like plenty of time, but it disappears faster than most people expect, especially when you factor in recovery, medical appointments, insurance disputes, and the demands of everyday life. If you miss that […]
Every day, people trust that the products in their homes are safe to use. That trust is reasonable, and it is protected by law. When a defective product causes a serious injury, the law provides a clear path to hold manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable for the harm their products cause. At Byrd Davis Alden […]
A tour bus should be a safe, enjoyable way to travel, but when something goes wrong, the aftermath can be devastating. Crashes involving large passenger vehicles often result in serious injuries, and figuring out who is responsible is far from straightforward. Multiple parties may share fault, and the legal process requires a careful investigation of […]
Every year, millions of drivers pass through construction zones, and not all of them make it through unscathed. These stretches of road are unpredictable by design: lanes shift without warning, speed limits drop suddenly, and workers share the road with fast-moving vehicles. When a crash happens in one of these zones, the path to compensation […]
A traumatic brain injury can change the course of your life in an instant. Beyond the immediate trauma, a TBI often carries consequences that stretch for years, including mounting medical bills, lost income, and lasting changes to your physical and cognitive health. At Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, LLP, Austin’s oldest personal injury law firm, […]
Don Davis is undoubtedly the most experienced and capable plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer in this area, and is widely respected not only for his skills but his highly ethical conduct. To colleagues, adversaries and above all clients he has always, to my personal knowledge, adhered to the highest standards.
Terry W. | Colleague
Bus Accident
A 3-year-old boy suffered a serious brain injury when a Capital Metro bus collided with a suburban in northwest Austin, Texas. At trial, we were able to establish fault on both drivers: 1. the driver of the suburban ran a red light; and 2. the bus driver was speeding…
