O'Hare and Koch Law Firm, P.C.

08/27/2026

How much is your commercial vehicle accident case actually worth?

If you were hit by an Amazon truck, contractor's van, or 18-wheeler in DFW, the answer is usually much higher than standard auto crashes.

Why commercial claims yield higher settlements:
✅ Commercial insurance policies carry much higher limits
✅ The delivery company itself may be held legally liable
✅ Recovery covers future earning capacity, long-term care & pain and suffering

Before you accept an insurance adjuster's lowball offer, get the facts on how these cases are actually valued — the answer might surprise you.

Read on to learn more:

A hematoma doesn’t sound like a case-changing injury. It’s bruising, swelling, a pooling of blood under the skin, the kind of thing that might not even show up on an X-ray. But when a hematoma happened because a commercial vehicle injured someone in Texas, that case settled for $425,000. It’s ...

08/14/2026

Hit by a delivery van, box truck, or company vehicle in North Texas?

Commercial vehicle crashes involve far more than just the driver at fault. Employer liability, commercial insurance adjusters, and electronic log evidence all come into play quickly.

We break down the four critical stages of a work vehicle accident claim and how to protect your rights after a crash.

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Hurt by a delivery van or company truck in North Texas? Learn how liability, commercial insurance, and evidence preservation affect your claim.

08/10/2026

Summer weekends mean packed lakes across North Texas, and that also means more room for accidents. Boat operator negligence, overloaded rentals, and reckless driving on the water can turn a fun afternoon into a serious injury.

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a boating accident, knowing who's responsible matters, whether that's the operator, the rental company, or someone else entirely. Our latest blog post breaks down what to look for and how liability works on the water.

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Hurt in a boat collision or accident on Lake Lewisville or any other lake in North Texas? Contact an experienced North Texas boating accident lawyer at O’Hare and Koch Law Firm today for a free consultation.

08/06/2026

If you lost a loved one to a tragic accident, first of all, let us extend our deepest condolences.

When a tragic accident takes a loved one, the financial stress shouldn't add to your grief. While filing a claim doesn't bring your loved one back, it does protect your family. Hospital bills, funeral costs, and lost income stack up fast but a wrongful death claim covers far more than just medical expenses.

If your family is navigating a loss after a fatal crash anywhere in the DFW metroplex, knowing your legal rights under Texas law is critical. Our experienced attorneys have walked alongside families for over 25 years, and we want you to be well informed.

Read on to learn more about your rights if you choose to file a wrongful death claim:

Lost a loved one in a DFW car or truck accident? Learn your rights and options. Contact an experienced Dallas-Fort Worth wrongful death attorney at O’Hare and Koch Law Firm for a free consultation.

07/23/2026

Think a human adjuster evaluated your injury claim? Think again.

Insurance companies are using AI algorithms to generate lowball settlement offers before a human ever looks at your file. Before you sign away your rights, see how these systems work — and how to fight back.

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Insurance algorithms are built to undervalue injury claims. Learn how AI affects your payout and how our top personal injury lawyers in Carrollton, TX fight back.

07/16/2026

The biggest mistake people make after a construction zone truck crash?

Assuming the truck driver is the only one to blame.

In many cases, the companies responsible for designing, maintaining, or managing the work zone may also be liable. That's why these crashes require a deeper investigation than the initial police report.

Learn how liability is uncovered — and why it matters — in our latest article.

Injured in a construction zone wreck on I-35E? A Dallas truck accident lawyer from O'Hare and Koch Law Firm explains why the driver isn't the only one at fault. Learn what your rights are in this article.

07/10/2026

If your child was injured in an apartment pool accident, your complex may be legally responsible. Texas law enforces strict safety regulations for apartment pools — including specific requirements for self-closing gates, secure latches, and proper rescue equipment. When management neglects these standards, it puts every family at risk.

Knowing how to properly document the scene, handle insurance companies, and protect your child's recovery is critical in the days following an incident.

Read our latest post for a clear guide on your legal rights and the steps you need to take next:

Pool accidents involving children are terrifying. While you and your family were hoping for a few hours of fun at your apartment complex pool, something went wrong. In those first hours, days and weeks after it happens, what you do can affect both your child’s recovery and your ability to hold the...

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

Wishing you a happy and safe 4th of July from your friends at O'Hare and Koch Law Firm!

06/25/2026

Most people know that a drunk driver can be sued after causing a crash. What far fewer people realize is that the sports bar, restaurant, or nightclub that kept filling that driver's glass may also share legal responsibility.

That could mean significantly more compensation to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

If you've been injured by an impaired driver anywhere in Carrollton, Dallas, or the surrounding North Texas area, here's what you need to know.

Hurt by a drunk driver in North Texas? Under the Texas Dram Shop Law, the bar or restaurant that overserved them might be liable. Contact O’Hare and Koch Law Firm today for details.