Thanks to the hard work of the Texas legislature, House Bill 4325 became law this weekend. The law will increase penalties for lawyers who target families and victims of recent car crashes or crimes, also known as ‘ambulance attorneys’. 

Barratry, also known as ambulance chasing, is a felony because attorneys are not allowed to proactively seek out victims after an accident, encouraging the victim to hire them. House Bill 4325 would increase penalties for lawyers who commit barratry from $10,000 to $50,000. 

This law will help protect victims and families and ensure they receive the justice they deserve with respect and dignity while expanding transparency in the legal system. Bad actors will no longer be able to target victims and exploit settlement costs for their own gain. 

Read the full story from KRGV here.