Bifurcated Trials Under §72.052: What HB 19 Changed
How Texas House Bill 19 restructured truck accident trials into two phases — and why it matters for plaintiffs and defendants alike.
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Texas Trucking Law
Texas has its own trucking liability framework, separate from federal regulations. The Texas Trucking Liability Act (§72.051), Chapter 33's proportionate responsibility rules, and HB 19's bifurcated trial procedure shape every South Texas truck accident case.
Proportionate Responsibility Under Chapter 33: The 51% Bar
Texas's modified comparative fault system and the rule that bars recovery if a plaintiff is more than 50% responsible.
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Direct Negligence vs. Vicarious Liability Against Trucking Companies
Two paths to holding a trucking company liable — respondeat superior for driver actions, direct negligence for hiring and supervision failures.
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Punitive Damages in Texas Truck Cases: When Section 41.003 Applies
The clear-and-convincing evidence standard for exemplary damages in Texas — and what conduct qualifies as malice or gross negligence.
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Statute of Limitations: Two Years From the Date of the Crash
Texas's two-year personal injury statute of limitations — tolling provisions, discovery rule, and exceptions for minors.
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