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9 Ways to Speed Up Your Texas Semi-Truck Accident Settlement
Here's the deal. A Texas semi-truck accident settlement can wrap up in about 6 to 16 months if it's handled right. Handle it wrong, drag your feet, and that same case will sit there for years. So what's the difference? It comes down to how fast and how hard you move...
6 Strategies to Maximize Your Override Truck Accident Settlement in Texas
The short version: Override truck accident cases are some of the biggest and most complicated injury claims out there, and depending on how badly you are hurt they can run from a few hundred thousand dollars into the millions. If you want the most the law allows, you...
7 Types of Compensation Texas Families Can Claim After a Fatal Truck Accident
The Law Offices of Colby Lewis | Houston, Texas In Texas, families who lose a loved one in a fatal truck accident pursue compensation through two separate but related claims: a wrongful death claim and a survival claim. The wrongful death claim belongs to the...
The 2026 Guide: 8 Things to Look For When You Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer
So here’s the deal. The things that matter most when you’re picking a truck accident lawyer are these: they actually know trucking law, they’ve got a real verdict and settlement record, they can investigate fast, they understand the federal FMCSA rules cold, they keep...
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run in Texas: How Uninsured Motorist Coverage Works
Here’s the deal up front. If a hit-and-run driver hurts you here in Texas, the good news is you’re not stuck — your medical bills and your car damage get covered by the Uninsured Motorist part of your own policy. Why? Because when that driver runs and nobody can find...
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit Against an Insurance Company in Houston, TX?
When an insurance company wrongfully denies a claim, delays payment, underpays benefits, or otherwise fails to honor its obligations, many policyholders assume they can simply challenge the decision whenever they are ready. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Texas...
What Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Actually Do for Me?
The short answer: A personal injury lawyer levels the playing field against the insurance company. We handle every call and every letter so the adjuster can't trap you, we lock down the evidence before it disappears, and we build your case to maximize what you...
Proving Noneconomic Damages in Texas Wrongful Death Cases After Gregory v. Chohan
A working resource for Texas plaintiff trial lawyers handling wrongful death, survival, and catastrophic personal injury claims. The Law Offices of Colby Lewis, Houston, Texas | Texas state courts | Last reviewed: May 2026 The short answer After Gregory v. Chohan, 670...
How Long Does a Commercial Litigation Case Typically Take in Texas?
When a business dispute escalates to litigation, one of the first questions clients ask is: How long will this take? Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Commercial litigation cases in Texas can range from a few months to several years, depending on...
National Surge in Shoddy Homebuilding Hits Texas: What Houston Property Owners Need to Know About Large-Scale Construction Defects
Why are lawsuits surging against major homebuilders? According to recent reports, America’s largest production homebuilders—including D.R. Horton, Lennar, and PulteGroup—are facing a massive wave of construction defect lawsuits. Driven by labor shortages and rising...
Advice for New Lawyers: How to Succeed in Your First Years of Practice
By Colby Lewis, Managing Partner, The Law Offices of Colby Lewis New lawyers entering the legal profession face a steep transition from law school to practice. The skills that earned high grades in law school, including exam writing, abstract legal analysis, and...
015: Legal Care Meets Physical Recovery: A Chat with Dr. Shinel Dcunha
Episode Summary In Episode 15 of the Hold My Briefcase podcast, Houston personal injury attorney Colby Lewis sits down with Dr. Shinel Dcunha, founder of Rhythm Rehab Chiropractic. In catastrophic injury claims, getting your physical body right is just as vital as...
014: Litigating Barney Purple Polka Dots: Real Talk with Attorney Mark P. Yablon
Avoiding Probate & Winning Commercial Disputes: Real Talk with Mark Yablon Episode Summary In Episode 14 of the Hold My Briefcase podcast, Houston trial lawyer Colby Lewis brings on former journalist, financial advisor, and current managing attorney Mark P. Yablon...
013: What Every Business Owner Needs to Hear (But Usually Doesn’t)
Episode Summary In Episode 13 of the Hold My Briefcase podcast, Houston trial lawyer Colby Lewis invites trusted colleague Victoria "Vika" Philipoff to the studio to discuss the hidden legal landmines inside modern businesses. Transitioning from a decade of aggressive...
012: Lewis And Clark Take On Probate: A Wild Legal Journey
Episode Summary In Episode 12 of the Hold My Briefcase podcast, Houston trial lawyer Colby Lewis sits down with guest attorney Clark Martin of the Martin Law Firm to demystify the Texas probate process. Nearly 70% of Americans completely avoid estate planning due to a...
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