Texas Injury Law Blog

In an ongoing effort to give back, Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., proudly announce the 2026 Scholarship Competitions. Each competition is a writing competition offering students at various grades and levels the opportunity to win a first-place award of $1,000.00 or a second-place... Read More >

Uber’s New Feature to Pair Women Drivers and Riders On Wednesday, July 23rd, Uber announced that it will be piloting a new feature that will allow women passengers to match with women drivers when booking or pre-booking rides, and women drivers to match with women... Read More >

Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup above-ground pools, which are advertised as an affordable way to enjoy family pool time at home, were recently recalled due to a risk that small children could gain access to the pool by using the compression straps, potentially leading to... Read More >

Voted in the Top Three For Best Personal Injury Litigation Law Firm 3 Years Straight Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., is proud to have been selected as a Top 3 Finalist for Best Personal Injury Litigation Law Firm in Houston for the third year straight in the Houston Chronicle... Read More >

Chris Fletcher takes aim at a sporting clay. We had the privilege of being one of the sponsors of the Operation Achieve Independence (OAI) Sporting Clay Shoot on May 15, 2025. The event took place at the Blackwood Gun Club in Conroe. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen... Read More >

What is No-Fault and At-Fault Insurance? To many, auto insurance accident liability, and understanding who is responsible for paying for damages and injuries may seem complicated. However, understanding your rights and responsibilities after an accident is critical. When it... Read More >

On April 26-27, 2025, the 41st Texas MS 150 bike race took place. Rides left from one of two starting points—Austin or Houston. From there, they rode to LaGrange to spend the night. The next day, they proceeded on to College Station. There was a total of 5461 participants in... Read More >

Who Pays for Vehicle Damages When You Hit a Deer in Texas? Hitting a deer while driving in Texas can be incredibly dangerous and cause serious damage to your vehicle as well as injuries to yourself and/or your passengers. Additionally, hitting a deer can leave victims wondering... Read More >

Simmons and Fletcher were proud to be one of the sponsors of the Cy-Hope Market on April 17, 2025.  This was not our first year to get to be a part of this, and it's always a fun event.  Cy-Hope brings in vendors who set up all around the Cy-Hope property in Cypress, Texas.... Read More >

What Are Contributing Factors on a Texas Crash Report? Texas crash reports can be difficult to interpret, with multiple pages and sections that someone who has never seen a police report may not understand. One of the most important sections on a car accident crash report that... Read More >

Twenty-seven Depo-Provera lawsuits by women suffering from intercranial meningioma (a brain tumor) after taking Depo-Provera (a/k/a Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) have now been consolidated into the Northern District Of Florida into the Depo-Provera MDL 3140. The Judge has... Read More >

Do You Need a Boating License in Texas? Boating on a lake or off the coast is a popular activity for Texas residents during the hot summer months. Boating is an activity that many families and friends enjoy; however, there are rules and regulations in place for people to... Read More >

Aggravation of a preexisting condition is a legal term for when a person's medical or physical condition makes them more susceptible to injury. The condition may be a prior injury to the same area or it may be an illness or disability. What is a Preexisting Condition or... Read More >

We are pleased to announce that Paul H. Cannon has accepted a position on the Advisory Board for the Center for Christianity in Business at Houston Christian University. The Board meets to discuss the vision and planning of events and opportunities provided by the Center for... Read More >

In the wake of the Pasadena, Texas, scaffolding collapse on March 12, 2025, at the Chevron Plant, where three workers were injured when they fell 25 feet to the ground, it might be a good time to revisit Texas’s policies on worker safety and the responsibility of employers to... Read More >