The short answer: usually not directly — but Uber’s commercial insurance policy provides substantial coverage even when the company itself isn’t the defendant. This distinction matters. Many people assume that being hit by an Uber driver means suing Uber the corporation. Texas law makes that harder than it sounds. Understanding why — and what protections […]

Understanding the Stowers Doctrine Under Texas Law In Texas, the Stowers Doctrine is used to ensure that liability insurers act appropriately to protect their insureds when a claim is made that could be settled within the policy limits. The Stowers Doctrine concerns an insurance company’s unreasonable refusal to settle a case, thereby putting its insured […]