Marquette W. Wolf Joined the International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Marquette Wolf of The Law Firm of Ted B. Lyon & Associates in Mesquite, TX became a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) in 2024. The International Academy of Trial Lawyers limits membership to 500 Fellows from the United States in addition to Fellow...

How Do I Get Compensation for Injuries in a Hit-and-Run Accident?

In Texas, the at-fault driver's insurance is the first place to look if you've been injured and need compensation. But how are you supposed to know who was at fault if that person flees the scene? Obviously, you won't be able to get that driver's information to give to your insur...

5 Ways You Can Help Your Personal Injury Lawyer With Your Case

Talking to an attorney should be one of the first things you do after you get hurt or lose a loved one in a car accident, truck wreck or other motor vehicle crash. Once you find a Texas lawyer you're comfortable with and you decide to hire them, there are things you can do throug...

How Long Does it Take to Get a Personal Injury Settlement Check?

The vast majority—more than 90 percent—of Texas personal injury lawsuits end in a settlement. Settling a case is faster and less risky than going to trial in most situations. A settlement is essentially a deal between you and the party you sued. That person (or their insuranc...

Is Texas a No-Fault Insurance State?

If you've been in any kind of motor vehicle accident, you need to know who's responsible for compensating you for your injuries and property damage. That's largely determined by the type of insurance system the state has. There are two possible insurance systems: the no-fault sy...

The Most Dangerous Highways in Texas

Home to more than 30 million people, Texas is the second most populous state in the country. Couple that huge population with a booming tourist industry and it's no surprise that our roads are teeming with traffic. It's not just passenger vehicles that are zipping down Texas hig...

Getting Compensated for Injuries in an Uber or Lyft Crash

Who pays for your medical bills and other damages if you get hurt in a crash involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle? Whether you're a passenger in a rideshare vehicle or hit by an Uber/Lyft driver, Texas law provides remedies. Do Uber and Lyft Insure Their Drivers? Yes. Under Texa...

Who Could Be Liable to Pay Damages in a Motorcycle Accident?

Motorcycles are among the smallest vehicles on the road, making them hard for other drivers to see and avoid. When collisions happen between a motorcycle and any other vehicle, the motorcyclist tends to bear the brunt of the damage because they don't have any airbags or seat belt...