Injury guides

Your injury, explained for a Texas car accident claim.

Each guide covers what the injury means for your claim, what proves it, and the mistakes that cost people money. General information, not advice about a specific case.

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Attorney Steven Owsley
Steven OwsleyAttorney at Law, State Bar of TexasU.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

Spinal fusion

Needed spinal fusion after a Texas crash? How these claims are built, what evidence matters, and why the two-year deadline and fault rules shape the case.

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Herniated disc

A herniated disc after a Texas crash can mean months of treatment and lasting pain. See how these claims are proven and what insurers challenge.

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Whiplash and neck injury

Whiplash is real and often disputed. Learn how Texas neck injury claims are documented, why symptoms are delayed, and what insurers argue.

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Back injury

Back injuries from Texas crashes range from strains to fractures. Learn how claims are documented and what affects the value of a back injury case.

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Brain injury and concussion

Concussion and brain injury after a Texas crash can be invisible on scans and life-changing. Learn how these claims are documented and proven.

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Broken bones and fractures

Fractures from a Texas crash can mean surgery, hardware, and months off work. See what a fracture claim includes and how it is proven.

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Shoulder and rotator cuff

Shoulder pain after a Texas crash may be a rotator cuff tear, labrum injury, or fracture. See how shoulder injury claims are proven.

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Knee injury, ACL and meniscus

Knee injuries in Texas crashes often involve ACL, meniscus, or kneecap damage. Learn how these claims are documented and proven.

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PTSD and emotional distress

Anxiety, PTSD, and emotional distress after a Texas crash are real injuries. Learn how mental anguish is documented and claimed.

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Internal injuries

Internal bleeding and organ injuries may not hurt at first. Learn the warning signs and how these serious Texas crash claims are handled.

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Burn injuries

Vehicle fires and chemical exposure cause severe burns in Texas crashes. Learn how burn injury claims are documented and what they can include.

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Settlement amounts by injury

What drives car accident settlement amounts by injury type in Texas? See the factors insurers weigh and why no honest lawyer quotes a number blind.

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What to Do After a Texas Car AccidentHow Texas Personal Injury Claims WorkEvidence After a Commercial Truck CrashHow Long Do You Have to File a Car Accident Claim in Texas?

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