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Why You Should Never Accept a Quick Settlement from Uber
05. 04
2026
By Greg Baumgartner Auto Accidents No Comments

Why You Should Never Accept a Quick Settlement from Uber

After an Uber crash in Houston, insurance adjusters quickly contact you with settlement offers. Their language appears reassuring, and the initial numbers may seem fair. Our experience enables us to handle even the most complicated claims. Quick settlements aim to close your claim before your injuries, losses, and legal rights are clear. Accepting one can […]
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Can Passengers Injured in an Uber or Lyft Accident Recover Compensation
03. 04
2026
By Greg Baumgartner Auto Accidents No Comments

Can Passengers Injured in an Uber or Lyft Accident Recover Compensation

If you are injured as a rideshare passenger, you are rarely at fault, which gives you a strong legal position to seek full compensation. At Baumgartner Law Firm, we pursue all available insurance policies, identify responsible parties, and build your claim to maximize recovery from the outset. Your Rights as an Injured Uber or Lyft […]
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Car Accident Claim Without Houston Crash Report
04. 03
2026
By Greg Baumgartner Car Accident, Insurance Claims No Comments

How Houston Police Department Crash Reports Impact Personal Injury Claims

  Understanding Houston Police Department Crash Reports If you are injured in a car accident in Houston and it is more than a minor fender bender, the Houston Police Department or other local authority will complete a Houston crash report covering the factual observations of the investigating officer. A crash report is an official record […]
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Will The Injury Adjuster Be Fair?
17. 02
2026
By Greg Baumgartner Insurance Claims No Comments

Will The Injury Adjuster Be Fair?

In my 40 years of practice as a personal injury attorney in Houston, Texas, one of the biggest mistakes I see personal injury victims make is expecting the adjuster to be fair and reasonable in handling their injury claim. Many wonder, will the injury adjuster be fair? The Insurance Companies’ Goal is to Pay as […]
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Is Uber Liable for Accidents Caused by Its Drivers in Texas?
16. 02
2026
By Greg Baumgartner Insurance Claims, Car Accident No Comments

Is Uber Liable for Accidents Caused by Its Drivers in Texas?

Key Points Uber is generally not directly liable as an employer because its drivers are classified as independent contractors under Texas law, which shields the company from automatic vicarious liability. Even without direct liability, Uber’s commercial insurance policy provides up to $1,000,000 in liability coverage during active trips, which can compensate seriously injured victims. Uber’s […]
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Vicarious liability in Texas
07. 02
2026
By Greg Baumgartner Laws and Rights, Personal Injury No Comments

Vicarious Liability in Texas – How Employers Can Be Held Responsible for Employee Negligence

In Texas, vicarious liability can hold employers liable for employees’ careless actions committed while the employee is working. Employer responsibility is a safety net for people who’ve been hurt, as it allows them to seek compensation from the employer, even if the person who injured them doesn’t have much money. This guide walks you through […]
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