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At The Fostel Law Firm, I regularly serve personal injury clients from my offices in Georgetown, Kermit, and Houston, Texas. I understand how overwhelming a construction accident injury can be. Victims often face mounting medical bills, lost wages, and long recovery periods.

Accidents can leave us feeling overwhelmed, especially when we think we might be at fault. The mix of emotions—shock, regret, and anxiety—can make it tough to think clearly. However, knowing what steps to take after an accident is essential for your legal protection and peace of mind.

As a driver, you know that you have to be concentrated on the road at all times when driving. If you aren’t, you endanger yourself, your passengers, and people around you. Unfortunately, not all drivers realize this, and that’s why many engage in distracted driving behaviors, particularly texting, when operating a motor vehicle.

Accidents can happen anywhere. But when you are injured on a friend's or neighbor's property, you have some knotty questions to answer and tough decisions to make. What are your rights? How do you go about enforcing them? Should you consider legal action? Is it worth ruining the relationship?

A crucial aspect of this legal framework revolves around "foreseeable harm," which refers to whether a reasonably prudent person would anticipate the potential for danger based on the circumstances.

Understanding and adherence to the doctrine of constructive notice is not just a legal box to check—it’s a fundamental aspect of protecting your customers and your enterprise.

Sidewalks are a seemingly mundane part of urban and suburban infrastructure, but when they fail to provide secure ground for pedestrians, they can become the scene of catastrophic accidents.

As a personal injury attorney at The Fostel Law Firm, I've gained extensive experience and knowledge regarding the critical role that various factors play in determining settlement amounts.

Injuries are a common occurrence at work. In a physically demanding field that carries with it higher levels of risk—like construction—the danger only increases. According to data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 533 fatal occupational injuries reported in Texas in 2021, with many of these fatalities being in the construction field.

Among the available options to seek damages after a personal injury or negligent accident in Texas is filing an insurance claim. However, when you file an injury claim, the insurance provider may request you to get an independent medical examination (IME) from a medical professional who hasn’t treated you before.