Houston, TX personal injury lawyer Shane Kadlec discusses the trends he sees in the area of motor vehicle injury litigation. He shares that over the years, he has observed both the insurance industry and the defense bar adopt increasingly aggressive tactics in defending these cases. They often attack the medical care, question the doctors treating his clients, and challenge the cost of treatment. Navigating these defenses has become increasingly complex and demanding.

His philosophy is straightforward: if a lawsuit is necessary, file it and work the case up for trial as efficiently as possible. Most cases then resolve through settlement, because when the defense recognizes that he is trial-ready and has a strong case, they often prefer to settle rather than let a jury decide the outcome.

One of the biggest factors in road crash cases is the amount of insurance available, which can be a major challenge. In Texas, liability coverage can be as low as thirty thousand dollars—far from sufficient if a client has suffered a significant injury. By pursuing cases aggressively, he allows the defense to assess the situation more quickly, which often encourages a fair settlement.