Notes from
the practice.
Posts written by the trial attorneys themselves — not SEO copy. We aim for one new piece a month and update older ones when statutes or carrier-tactics change.
- BLG-1142026-04-28· M. Sterling
WHY ADJUSTERS CALL WITHIN 4 HOURS — AND WHAT THEY ARE LISTENING FOR
After-the-fact analysis of 60 of our intake recordings shows a consistent pattern: insurance adjusters reach injured clients within 4.2 hours on average — and the questions are not random. We map the exact phrasing they use to lock in fault and limit damages.
- BLG-1132026-04-09· E. Jimenez
ELD DATA EXPIRES. SEND THE LETTER ON DAY ONE.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations require ELD data to be retained for six months — but practical retention with most fleets is closer to 90 days. The spoliation letter is the difference between a winnable case and a he-said-she-said.
- BLG-1122026-03-21· D. Roberts
MISDIAGNOSIS CASES TURN ON 'STANDARD OF CARE' — HERE IS WHAT THAT ACTUALLY MEANS IN TEXAS
Most clients hear "standard of care" and imagine a fixed checklist. The reality is more nuanced — and more winnable. We walk through three recent records-review summaries (anonymized) to show how we evaluate.
- BLG-1112026-03-04· T. Castro
WHEN A CONSTRUCTION INJURY IS BOTH WORKERS' COMP AND A THIRD-PARTY CASE
Workers' compensation is one recovery. A third-party case against the equipment manufacturer or sub-contractor is often a second. We've recovered an average $880K above WC on third-party matters in 2024–2025.
- BLG-1102026-02-18· M. Sterling
SLIP-AND-FALL CASES LIVE OR DIE BY THE SPOLIATION LETTER
Most retailers overwrite surveillance footage on a 30-day cycle. The spoliation letter, sent within the first 72 hours, is what preserves the evidence that wins or loses these cases.
- BLG-1092026-01-29· E. Jimenez
BILINGUAL REPRESENTATION IS NOT A NICE-TO-HAVE — IT IS THE CASE
When a client cannot communicate fully with their attorney, the case suffers. We've taken over matters where the prior counsel was working through interpreters and missed material facts about the client's injuries and lost income.
