


Houston Car and Truck Accident Law Podcast with Hank Stout
Join Hank Stout, co-founding partner of Sutliff & Stout, as he shares how his firm handles personal injury and commercial trucking cases across Texas. Each episode is an unfiltered conversation about case strategy, insurance coverage, and the decisions injury victims face after a serious collision in Harris County and statewide.


Fault, Deadlines, and Settlements: How Car Accident Lawsuits Are Won in Houston w. Hank Stout
Winning a car accident lawsuit in Houston requires fault investigation, Texas's 51% modified comparative negligence bar, the demand letter strategy, and the two-year TX CPRC § 16.003 deadline insurance companies exploit. Hank Stout of Sutliff & Stout Injury & Accident Law Firm walks Abby through the full litigation cycle in Harris County. Questions answered in this episode: What is a demand…

Fault, Deadlines, and Settlements: How Car Accident Lawsuits Are Won in Houston w. Hank Stout
Episode PageWinning a car accident lawsuit in Houston requires fault investigation, Texas's 51% modified comparative negligence bar, the demand letter strategy, and the two-year TX CPRC § 16.003 deadline insurance companies exploit. Hank Stout of Sutliff & Stout Injury & Accident Law Firm walks Abby through the full litigation cycle in Harris County. Questions answered in this episode: What is a demand…
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Sutliff & Stout has been recognized as Texas Super Lawyers every year since 2012. Ratings and recognitions reflect peer and client evaluation at the time given and do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
Client Satisfaction Rate
Sutliff & Stout maintains a strong client satisfaction record, reflecting the firm's focus on communication and trial preparation. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.
$1B+ Recovered
Co-founding partner Graham E. Sutliff has recovered more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements over his career across Texas personal injury and commercial trucking cases. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.
About Hank Stout and Sutliff & Stout
Sutliff & Stout was co-founded in 2008 by Graham E. Sutliff and Hank Stout after both left large-firm practices to focus exclusively on representing injured Texans. The firm handles personal injury and commercial trucking matters from five offices across Texas, Houston (headquarters), Austin, Marble Falls, San Angelo, and Cypress, and takes select cases in other states with local counsel. Hank Stout is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, one of a small number of Texas attorneys to hold that certification.
- $1B+ in verdicts and settlements recovered by co-founding partner Graham E. Sutliff
- Board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (Hank Stout, Graham E. Sutliff) by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Texas Super Lawyers every year since 2012
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum members
- Five offices across Texas, Houston, Austin, Marble Falls, San Angelo, Cypress
- Bilingual representation (English / Spanish) for Texas clients
- Free consultation; contingency fee, no recovery, no fee

Behind the Podcast


Hank Stout
Host & Co-Founding Partner
Hank Stout co-founded Sutliff & Stout in 2008 with Graham E. Sutliff. Board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Hosts Houston Car and Truck Accident Law with Hank Stout, where Abby Arnold interviews him about Texas personal injury law. Handles the firm's commercial trucking and catastrophic injury cases statewide.
Episodes of Houston Car and Truck Accident Law with Hank Stout
Subscribe to Houston Car and Truck Accident Law with Hank Stout for unfiltered conversations about Texas personal injury law, commercial trucking litigation, and the strategy Sutliff & Stout uses on real cases. New episodes cover what accident victims and their families actually need to know before the call with an insurance adjuster.

Fault, Deadlines, and Settlements: How Car Accident Lawsuits Are Won in Houston w. Hank Stout
Winning a car accident lawsuit in Houston requires fault investigation, Texas's 51% modified comparative negligence bar, the demand letter strategy, and the two-year TX CPRC § 16.003 deadline insurance companies exploit.
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Police Reports and the Evidence That Wins Car Accident Lawsuits in Houston w. Hank Stout
The police report is just the starting point. Hank Stout, Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and co-founder of Sutliff & Stout Injury & Accident Law Firm, sits down with Abby to break down every type of evidence that wins car accident lawsuits in Harris County. Questions answered in this episode: Why is the police accident report important in…
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How to File a Car Accident Claim in Houston, Texas w. Hank Stout
What you do after a Houston car accident decides what your claim is worth under Texas law. Hank Stout of Sutliff & Stout walks Abby Arnold through scene steps, the 51% rule, deadlines, and rideshare and 18-wheeler claims. Questions answered in this episode: What should you do immediately after a Houston car accident?
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Client testimonials displayed here are from verified sources and represent the experiences of actual Sutliff & Stout clients. Each client's circumstances are unique, and the outcome in any prior case does not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in your case.
I was in a terrible car wreck, one that could have ruined me considering today's economy. After searching far and wide, I finally found Sutliff & Stout. Their character and high morals were exemplified in my legal representation against huge power company. Through their expertise, I received proper medical care plus the money I needed to pay for future medical treatment and secure my financial future.
JJJudy J.
Verified Client
The Sutliff & Stout Law Firm helped me when I needed it the most with true professionalism and courtesy. After my child was injured at a daycare, Sutliff & Stout helped me make the best decisions possible. I would definitely recommend Sutliff & Stout to anyone that needs legal assistance. I wouldn't even dare think of calling any other attorney.
CFCassie F.
Verified Client
When ten different attorneys gave me the cold shoulder, Sutliff & Stout warmly accepted me and my case. When I thought there was no hope for me, Hank and Graham worked extremely hard, for a very long time, in order to put me in a position to convince the city to settle. Without Sutliff & Stout, I would not have been treated fairly and would have significant debts as a result of the collision.
CFChris F.
Verified Client
I had an accident with an 18-wheeler. All I wanted was for my medical bills to be taken care of but the company would not help. Sutliff & Stout came to my house, sat down with me and discussed my options. I liked them immediately. I'd never been involved in an accident with a vehicle that massive before. It was scary, and I didn't know what to do. Sutliff & Stout were there for me, and they helped me map a strategy to achieve all of my goals. I highly recommend Sutliff & Stout for any legal matters you may have.
MKMatt K.
Verified Client
Having never been in a car accident before, I assumed the insurance company for the 18-wheeler would take care of everything, and do so honestly. I was wrong. The insurance company refused to help me with my medical bills and wouldn't treat me fairly. That's when I contacted Sutliff & Stout. Thankfully, they stepped into the picture and made sure that I was treated fairly and with respect. These guys are tireless and fierce advocates for their clients. Sutliff & Stout provided clear explanations at every step, outlined my options, and carried out any decision I made. I was very fortunate to have found this firm.
SHShannon H.
Verified Client
Sutliff & Stout immediately started working on my case and resolved it as soon as they could, because they understood I had been through enough after the death of my husband. Although a number of lawyers refused to help me because of the risk and cost involved in my case, Sutliff & Stout boldly took on my case and obtained a settlement that secured my economic future and, thereby, lessening the load on my shoulders after the accident. Where the other lawyers turned their backs, Sutliff & Stout fought to make my situation a bit more bearable.
LFLinda F.
Verified Client


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- Board-certified Texas trial attorney perspective on real case strategy
- Underinsured motorist coverage and other Texas-specific insurance issues
- When to file suit versus negotiate, how the firm makes the call
- How commercial trucking cases work under Texas and federal law
- How AI and autonomous vehicles are changing personal injury litigation
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Explore Sutliff & Stout's Practice Areas
Sutliff & Stout handles personal injury cases throughout Texas, with a primary focus on commercial trucking, 18-wheeler, and serious car accident matters. Browse the practice areas below or call (713) 987-7111 for a free consultation.
Car Accident Lawyers
Sutliff & Stout represents drivers and passengers injured in serious Texas collisions, from Houston freeway crashes to rural 18-wheeler impacts.
Truck Accident Lawyers
Commercial trucking cases involve federal motor carrier regulations, multiple corporate defendants, and catastrophic injuries. The firm's primary focus.
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Motorcycle cases involve insurer bias and Texas comparative fault rules. Sutliff & Stout pushes back on assumptions about rider conduct.
Uber & Rideshare Accidents
Uber and Lyft collisions layer Texas Transportation Code rules over standard car-accident liability. Multiple insurance policies often apply.
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