Wrongful Death
Fort Worth Wrongful Death Claims: Who Files, What's Recoverable
Texas wrongful death claims explained: who can file, damages recoverable, the 2-year deadline, and how Fort Worth families recover. Plain-English guide.
May 25, 2026
Personal Injury Blog – Page 2
Legal insights and safety tips from Patterson Law Group attorneys.
Car Accidents
The Texas Stowers Doctrine: How Injured Texans Force Insurers to Pay Policy Limits
Texas's Stowers doctrine forces auto insurers to accept reasonable within-limits settlement demands or face uncapped liability for any excess judgment. A plain-English guide to Stowers demands, the Garcia three-element test, common Stowers traps, and how PLG uses Stowers in truck and serious-injury cases.
May 19, 2026
Truck Accidents
What the Supreme Court's Unanimous Broker Liability Ruling Means for Texas Truck Accident Victims
The Supreme Court unanimously held in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II that federal law does not preempt state freight broker negligent hiring claims tied to motor vehicle safety. Here is what that means for Texas truck accident victims.
May 14, 2026
Firm News
Travis Patterson Joins National Call for Motorcycle Safety During Awareness Month
Patterson Law Group Managing Partner Travis Patterson speaks to the Christian Motorcyclists Association on road safety and insurance protections during National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
May 10, 2026
Truck Accidents
Blind spot truck accidents in Dallas, Texas — what you need to know
Every commercial truck has large blind spots — zones around the vehicle where the driver simply cannot see other traffic, even with correctly adjusted mirrors
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Blind spot truck accidents in Fort Worth, Texas — what you need to know
Every commercial truck carries large blind zones — areas surrounding the vehicle where the driver cannot see other traffic, even with mirrors properly set. In
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Dallas truck accident statistics: what the data shows about commercial crashes in the metro
Dallas is one of the most active commercial trucking markets in the United States. The city sits at the convergence of several major interstate freight corrid
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Federal trucking regulations and liability in Dallas truck accidents
When a commercial truck crash happens on I-35E, I-635, or the Stemmons Corridor, the question of legal responsibility is not answered by Texas law alone. A de
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Federal trucking regulations and liability in Fort Worth truck accidents
When an 18-wheeler causes a serious crash on I-35W, I-30, Loop 820, or the North Tarrant Express, the liability question is not answered by Texas law alone. A
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Fort Worth Truck Accident Statistics
Fort Worth is one of the most active commercial trucking markets in Texas. The city sits at the convergence of I-35W, I-30, and I-20 — three major national fr
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Jackknife Truck Accidents in Dallas, Texas
A jackknife accident happens when the cab and trailer of a tractor-trailer fold sharply toward each other at the fifth-wheel coupling — like a pocketknife col
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Jackknife Truck Accidents in Fort Worth
A jackknife accident occurs when the cab and trailer of a tractor-trailer fold toward each other at the coupling, forming a sharp angle — like a pocketknife s
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Overloaded Truck Accidents in Dallas, Texas
Federal and state law set strict weight limits on commercial trucks because the physics of an overloaded truck create genuine danger for every vehicle sharing
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Overloaded Truck Accidents in Fort Worth
Federal and state weight limits for commercial trucks exist because the physics of overloading are genuinely dangerous. A truck carrying more than the law all
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Truck Accident Insurance Claims in Dallas, Texas
The insurance process in a commercial truck accident looks nothing like the process after a standard car crash. The policies are larger, the number of potenti
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Truck Accident Insurance Claims in Fort Worth
After a collision with a commercial truck on I-35W, I-30, Loop 820, or the North Tarrant Express, the insurance process you face is unlike anything a standard
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Truck Driver Fatigue Accidents in Dallas, Texas
Truck driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of serious commercial vehicle crashes in the United States — and one of the most systematically underreporte
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Truck Driver Fatigue Accidents in Fort Worth
Truck driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of serious commercial vehicle crashes in the United States — and one of the most consistently underreported.
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Trucking Company Negligence in Dallas Accidents
When a commercial truck causes a serious crash on the Stemmons Corridor, the LBJ Freeway, or anywhere else in the Dallas metro, the driver who was behind the
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Trucking Company Negligence in Fort Worth Accidents
An 18-wheeler crash on I-35W, I-820, or the North Tarrant Express is not always just a story about a driver who made a bad decision. In many serious Fort Wort
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Underride Truck Accidents in Dallas, Texas
An underride accident happens when a passenger vehicle slides beneath the trailer of a commercial truck — from the rear or the side. It is one of the most vio
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Underride Truck Accidents in Fort Worth
An underride accident occurs when a passenger vehicle slides beneath the trailer of a commercial truck during a collision — either from the rear or the side.
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
What to Do After a Truck Accident in Dallas, Texas
A collision with an 18-wheeler on I-35E, the LBJ Freeway, or anywhere in the Dallas metro is a different kind of crash than a standard car accident. The force
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
What to Do After a Truck Accident in Fort Worth
Being hit by an 18-wheeler on I-35W, I-30, Loop 820, or the North Tarrant Express is one of the most disorienting experiences a person can face. The vehicles
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Who Is Liable in a Dallas Truck Accident?
One of the most significant differences between a commercial truck wreck and an ordinary car crash is the scope of potential responsibility. When a passenger
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death in Dallas Truck Accidents
Losing a family member in a commercial truck accident is a grief that no legal process can reach. But beneath that grief, your family may also face real and p
May 9, 2026
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death in Fort Worth Truck Accidents
When a family member is killed in a commercial truck accident, the loss is immediate and complete. No legal process addresses what that means for the people l
May 9, 2026
Car Accidents
Fort Worth Traffic, Commute Time, and Accident Potential
Fort Worth traffic and commute times can increase crash risk. Learn local congestion patterns, average commute time, 2024 crash stats, and practical safety steps.
Mar 20, 2026
Driver Safety
Texas Provisional License Rules: Complete Teen Driving Laws Guide (2026)
Texas provisional license rules explained: who qualifies, restrictions for 16 and 17 year olds, the midnight curfew, passenger limits, and when restrictions end. Plain-English guide to Texas teen driving laws from PLG attorneys.
Mar 15, 2026
Drunk Driving
U.S. Cities with the Highest Rate of Fatal Drunk Driving Accidents
New NHTSA FARS data from 2019–2023 ranks the Top 100 U.S. cities by fatal drunk driving rate per 100,000 residents. See which cities rank highest, why Texas leads the list, and what it means for drivers in Fort Worth, Arlington, San Antonio, Dallas, and beyond.
Feb 25, 2026