Lee, Gober & Reyna

Lee, Gober & Reyna Austin & Terrell personal injury lawyers. 99% success rate. Free consults. You only pay if we win.

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Texas personal injury law distinguishes between lost wages and lost earning capacity as separate categories of recoverab...
06/17/2026

Texas personal injury law distinguishes between lost wages and lost earning capacity as separate categories of recoverable damages. Lost wages cover income already missed during recovery, supported by tax records, employer statements, and pay history. Lost earning capacity addresses the long-term reduction in ability to perform work for compensation, often requiring vocational expert testimony, economic loss analysis, and medical opinions on functional limitations. For serious injury cases involving permanent impairment, lost earning capacity frequently represents the largest single damages category.

Texas dog bite liability is governed by a combination of common law principles and statutory negligence rather than a st...
06/15/2026

Texas dog bite liability is governed by a combination of common law principles and statutory negligence rather than a strict liability statute. Under the long-standing one-bite rule, owners can be held liable when prior aggressive behavior demonstrates the animal's dangerous propensities. Separate negligence claims may arise from leash law violations, failure to supervise, or breach of local animal control ordinances. Dog bite claims disproportionately involve children and often require significant medical treatment including reconstructive surgery and long-term psychological care.

Texas follows the eggshell plaintiff doctrine, also called the thin-skull rule, which holds that a negligent defendant i...
06/13/2026

Texas follows the eggshell plaintiff doctrine, also called the thin-skull rule, which holds that a negligent defendant is liable for the full extent of injuries caused by their conduct, even if the plaintiff was unusually vulnerable due to a pre-existing condition. Insurance carriers commonly attempt to attribute aggravated injuries to prior medical history in an effort to reduce settlement value. Effective rebuttal requires careful medical documentation, treating physician testimony, and often independent medical experts to distinguish between pre-existing baseline and post-incident worsening.

Texas applies a modified comparative fault standard under Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33. Injured parties c...
06/11/2026

Texas applies a modified comparative fault standard under Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33. Injured parties can recover damages as long as their proportional fault does not exceed 50 percent, with the recovery amount reduced by the percentage of their own fault. This rule creates significant strategic considerations in case presentation and jury selection. Even small shifts in fault apportionment can substantially affect the final recovery, making thorough investigation and clear evidence presentation essential to maximum compensation.

The Stowers Doctrine is one of the most important insurance principles in Texas personal injury law. It establishes that...
06/09/2026

The Stowers Doctrine is one of the most important insurance principles in Texas personal injury law. It establishes that an insurance company can be held liable for the full amount of a judgment that exceeds policy limits when the insurer unreasonably refused a reasonable settlement offer within those limits. The doctrine creates significant leverage in serious injury cases, particularly where damages clearly exceed available coverage. Properly structured Stowers demand letters are a key component of trial-ready case strategy.

Short-term rental properties in Texas are governed by the same premises liability principles that apply to traditional a...
06/07/2026

Short-term rental properties in Texas are governed by the same premises liability principles that apply to traditional accommodations. Property owners owe a duty of reasonable care to invitees, including warning of known hazards, maintaining structural safety, and meeting building code requirements. Pool injuries, deck collapses, and carbon monoxide exposure are among the more serious vacation rental claims. Liability may extend to multiple parties including owners, property managers, and platform operators depending on the specific facts and management arrangement.

Pedestrian accidents in Texas are governed by specific right-of-way provisions in the Transportation Code. Drivers must ...
06/05/2026

Pedestrian accidents in Texas are governed by specific right-of-way provisions in the Transportation Code. Drivers must yield at marked and unmarked crosswalks, and failure to do so can establish negligence per se. Pedestrian injuries are disproportionately severe due to the absence of vehicle protection, often involving traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, and complex fractures. Comprehensive case evaluation must account for both immediate medical costs and long-term care, vocational rehabilitation, and lost earning capacity.

Cyclists in Texas are entitled to the same legal protections as motor vehicle operators. Drivers who fail to yield, pass...
06/03/2026

Cyclists in Texas are entitled to the same legal protections as motor vehicle operators. Drivers who fail to yield, pass too closely, or open vehicle doors into the path of cyclists may be held liable under Texas negligence law. Bicycle crashes commonly result in traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, and orthopedic injuries that require extended medical treatment. Texas does not impose a contributory negligence bar for failure to wear a helmet, and recovery is evaluated under standard comparative fault principles.

Hurricane season in the Gulf brings more than wind — it brings complex insurance questions for Texas drivers. Standard a...
06/01/2026

Hurricane season in the Gulf brings more than wind — it brings complex insurance questions for Texas drivers. Standard auto liability does not cover weather damage, and comprehensive policies often contain depreciation clauses, evacuation exclusions, and rental coverage limits that surprise policyholders. Storm-related crashes also raise unique liability questions where road conditions, downed signage, and emergency response all factor into fault analysis. Reviewing coverage before a storm — not after — is the difference between a smooth claim and a lengthy dispute.

Distracted driving extends well beyond texting to include eating, GPS adjustment, passenger interaction, and cognitive d...
05/31/2026

Distracted driving extends well beyond texting to include eating, GPS adjustment, passenger interaction, and cognitive distraction from hands-free devices. Texas law prohibits handheld electronic device use while driving, but civil liability for distraction-related crashes can be established through multiple evidence sources including cell phone records, vehicle infotainment logs, dashcam footage, and witness testimony. Distracted driving crashes commonly present strong liability indicators including rear-end collisions, failure to yield at intersections, and lane departure incidents.

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