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TORT - noun, from French for "wrong," a wrongful act (whether intentional or accidental) that results in injury to another person and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation in the civil justice system.
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Victims often face “he-said, she-said” battles and other insurance strategies to minimize liability. But video, black-box data, and scene forensics persuade jurors best.
Loop 12 and East Ledbetter Drive have reputations as corridors where high speeds, distraction, and impatience collide with everyday life -- often literally.
Older pedestrians account for a disproportionate share of pedestrian deaths in large cities. Modern roads simply aren't built for slower reaction times or reduced visibility.
In Texas, nearly one in five drivers has no liability insurance, and many more carry only the state-minimum limits. Do you have sufficient UM/UIM coverage if needed?
Texas ranks among the top states for child pedestrian fatalities. Children are vulnerable because they are smaller, harder to see, and less able to judge distance and speed.
For seven consecutive years, Brooker Law, PLLC has achieved a Tier 1 metropolitan ranking in Dallas/Fort Worth for Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation.
Contrary to popular belief, crossing outside a crosswalk does not automatically place a pedestrian at fault. In Texas, comparative fault determines liability.
Many drivers underestimate how small speed increases change outcomes. Speed multiplies impact energy and stopping distance -- increasing the risk a crash is fatal.
Dallas wasn’t built with pedestrians in mind. Did you know that Dallas has the second-highest traffic fatality rate among America’s 15 largest cities?
If you’ve been hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian, what you do in those first few minutes can make or break your case. Follow these tips to protect your rights.
Dallas has a traffic safety crisis that needs more attention. Only two percent of Dallas residents walk to work, but pedestrians account for 30 percent of all traffic deaths.
Chip Brooker encourages all Texans to vote against partisan executive oversight of the Texas judiciary.
The new standardized questionnaire is designed to improve the jury selection process, particularly in complex civil cases.
Chip Brooker invited to join one of the nation’s most prestigious and selective organizations of trial lawyers and judges.
When two children were hurt in a Lexus, Chip Brooker helped the family earn a massive verdict.
Eric Stahl and Chip Brooker were named to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers® list for the 6th and 11th consecutive year, respectively.
Chip Brooker named to the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
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