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September 3, 2010
Oil platform explodes off Louisiana coast; 13 crew members rescued
An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. This time, the Coast Guard said there was no leak, and no one was killed.
The Coast Guard initially reported that an oil sheen a mile long and 100 feet wide had begun to spread from the site of the blast, about 200 miles west of the source of BP’s massive spill.more...
September 1, 2010
State cites local energy company in fatal blast
RRC report reveals multiple rules violations
FORT WORTH — A Houston company failed to adequately mark the path of a buried 36-inch natural gas pipeline in Johnson County that was struck and exploded in June, killing one person, the Texas Railroad Commission said Tuesday.
Enterprise Products Operating Llc. violated several state regulations, the commission said in a report. Fines could be $10,000 per day per violation, commission spokeswoman Ramona Nye said. more...
August 27, 2010
What does "Board Certified" Mean?
Every time you need a lawyer, you want the best. And 'certainly true when it is involved in an accident caused by negligence or fault of others. In Houston, Texas and elsewhere, some personal injury lawyers are licensed by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and others do not. Only you can decide which lawyer can best represent that crash, and there are several factors to consider. The aim is to shed light on a type of certification and give you an idea of what it means. more...
August 24, 2010
The Duties Of A Personal Injury Lawyer
Individuals experience a number of problems within their lives; some of the most serious of these problems involve injury to their self or their property. In a situation in which you or your property has been harmed, the person or institution that caused harm is liable or culpable for the damages that have occurred. If you have been subject to harm in one of these situations you are going to need to contact a personal injury lawyer. more...
August 20, 2010
2-year-old boy dies after being left in hot SUV
A 2-year-old boy from Canada who died after being left unattended in a sweltering car parked outside a northwest Harris County home Thursday was apparently overlooked in the confusion of having several relatives visiting at the same time, authorities said.
The boy’s father noticed him missing about 2 p.m. and checked the Suzuki SUV parked in the driveway of a home in the 13800 block of Dentwood, Harris County sheriff’s detectives said. more...
August 16, 2010
Sleeping driver blamed for I-10 wreck
A sleeping driver caused an interstate collision in Beaumont, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
Martha and Tim Briley filed a lawsuit Aug. 2 in Jefferson County District Court against Agnes Boyd.
Martha Briley claims she drove west on Interstate 10 near Beaumont on Aug. 31, 2008, when Boyd, who also drove west on the same road, fell asleep and drifted from her lane into Briley's, causing a collision.more...
August 6, 2010
Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia Lawsuit
Metoclopramide (the generic version of Reglan) has been prescribed for decades to help treat nausea and vomiting. Its efficacy is spotty. Some patients report that their nausea subsides after taking the drug. Others report little to no effect. The reason is largely due to the factors that trigger nausea and the drug’s ability to influence them. more...
August 5, 2010
Man dies in motorcycle wreck
TEXAS CITY — A motorcyclist died after crashing his bike into the rear of a sport utility vehicle, authorities said Wednesday.
Mario Morrison, 38, of Texas City, died after a 10:31 p.m. Tuesday crash in the 2800 block of FM 2004, Texas City Police Chief Robert Burby said. more...
August 3, 2010
$189 Million Settlement Reached in Slab Litigation
Hurricane Ike hit the shores of Galveston County on Sept. 13, 2008, reducing hundreds of homes and businesses to nothing but foundations. Ensuing litigation between homeowners and the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association came to be known, appropriately enough, as 'slab' cases.
After more than two years of litigation the parties have now reached a $189 million settlement. more...
July 28, 2010
Children’s Personal Injury Claims – Special Rules
This is the second most common cause of death among children after the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and is the leading cause of disability and health. The risk of accidental injury, as the child grows and becomes more mobile. They include accidents, accidents of motor vehicles, play equipment is defective, poorly protected buildings and sites, school accidents and defective toys.more...
July 26, 2010
What You Need To Know About Pedestrian and Bus Safety
Going back to school can be an exciting time for children and their parents, but it can also be a dangerous time. During the back-to-school months, emergency departments experience drastic spikes in pedestrian and school bus-related injuries as 22 million students head back to class. Nearly all child-pedestrian accidents are preventable if safety guidelines are followed, and children, parents, and motorist are informed. more...
July 22, 2010
Man sues storage facility after falling in hole
GALVESTON - After hurting himself in a fall at a storage facility in League City, a Harris County man is suing the business and one of its agents.
Randolph Garland's lawsuit against Storage House Storage and Melvin Booker says the plaintiff visited the defendants' premises on July 14, 2008, when he fell in a hidden, grass-filled hole. more...
July 20, 2010
Suit claims hospital lost part of man's skull
GALVESTON - The family of a Henderson County man who reportedly fell while cleaning the top of a tank trailer in Pasadena is suing the University of Texas Medical Branch.
In a lawsuit filed July 9 in Galveston County District Court, Dwight Tatum's relatives accuse Brenner Tank, Brenner Tank Services and Southern Tank Leasing of either manufacturing, distributing, or selling a defective tank trailer to Intergulf Corporation, Tatum's employer, and UTMB of misplacing his skull cap as its physicians treated him after his July 16, 2008, accident.more...
July 16, 2010
Galveston man says home builder violated repair contract
GALVESTON - A Galveston man claims a home builder failed to repair his hurricane-damaged residence despite both parties signing off on a series of contracts last year, recent court documents say.
Otto Olsen's lawsuit against Fedro Custom Homes Inc. and its owner, Roger A. Fedro Jr., claims that the defendants failed to properly perform post-Hurricane Ike restoration work and botched repairs to the foundation.more...
July 14, 2010
Train worker sues UP over back injury
A worker for the Union Pacific Railroad Co. claims he sustained injuries to his back after he attempted to repair one of the company's locomotives.
Amado Ibarra filed a lawsuit June 26 in Jefferson County District Court against the railroad.more...
July 12, 2010
Drugmaker Appeals $356 Million Verdict
A pharmaceutical company plans to appeal a $356 million verdict that was awarded to a plaintiff who says he contracted hepatitis C when one of the drug company's vials was used by more than one patient.more...
July 8, 2010
Recoverable Damages In An Auto Accident Lawsuit
If you've been hurt in an automobile accident, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the person who caused it. If you win your lawsuit, you'll be awarded damages. This is usually compensation for injuries to pay for medical expenses, loss of pay due to not being able to work and pain and suffering. Punitive damages further punish the person who was found at fault because of excessive care to obey the rules of the road. more...
July 6, 2010
Patient Among 5 Dead In Air Ambulance Crash
Official Says Pilot Was Trying To Make Emergency Landing
Authorities respond after a twin Cessna 421 crashed shortly after taking off from Alpine, Texas, Airport Sunday, killing all five people onboard.
ALPINE, Texas -- A patient and his wife were among the dead when an air ambulance crashed shortly after takeoff from a West Texas airport, killing all 5 people on board. more...
July 2, 2010
Protect Yourself From the Uninsured
When the economy is down, it might be tempting to trim your insurance coverage in an effort to save money. But that gambit could very well backfire on you, says Houston, Texas, personal injury attorney Brad T. Wyly. He says the risk of being hit by a driver without insurance grows as the economy sinks. more...
June 29, 2010
Houston principal pleads not guilty in attack
A Houston charter school principal pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to failing to report a teacher's alleged attack on a 13-year-old student.
A cell phone video recorded by another student shows science teacher Sheri Lynn Davis pummeling a 13-year-old boy in class on April 29. She was fired the following week from Jamie's House Charter School in northwest Houston. more...
June 25, 2010
Man seeks $1M after being doused with chemicals
GALVESTON - Claiming he was exposed to a flammable chemical while unloading a fuel truck, a Harris County man has filed a $1 million lawsuit against a number of companies and the vehicle's driver.
Cornelius Jefferson's suit against International Transportation Service Inc., Integrated Transportation Services Inc., International Transportation Services Inc. and an unnamed employee was filed June 1 in Galveston County District Court. more...
June 23, 2010
One dead in fiery Galveston crash on Harborside
GALVESTON — One person was killed in a fiery crash on Harborside Drive Monday night. Police said a motorcycle slammed into a large furniture truck, which ignited a fire.
The collision happened on Harborside Drive between 33rd and 39th Streets at about 10 p.m. Police said the motorcycle was going at a high rate of speed. more...
June 19,2010
Major Recall of McDonald’s-Shrek Drinking Glasses Due to Cadmium Levels
If your children, like mine, are fans of the Shrek movies, then you’ve probably brought them Shrek Forever After themed toys from the local McDonald’s. If you have one, discard these as quickly as possible. McDonald’s has recalled more than 12 million Shrek Forever After themed drinking glasses because of high levels of cadmium.more...
June 16, 2010
Man claims co-worker ran over him with bus
GALVESTON - A Houston man who claims his co-worker ran him over with a bus is suing the co-worker, their employer and the owner of the bus.
Fredys Alvarado filed suit against Southeast Abatement Services Inc., Interstate Bus Services Inc. and Javier Alonso on June 1 in Galveston County District Court. more...
June 14, 2010
Landmark $82.5 Million Verdict Awarded for Death of Man Killed in Natural Gas Explosion
A record setting $82.5 million dollar verdict was awarded last week in connection with the death of Joshua Wade Petrie, 27. On May 25, 2007, in his attempt to start a hot oil heater, it exploded. A day later the man died, leaving behind a widow, Candee Petrie, and three minor children.more...
June 10, 2010
Three-car accident sends five to the hospital
LA MARQUE — Three cars were involved in an accident Sunday on Interstate 45 after a BMW heading north crossed the grassy median into oncoming traffic.
The black BMW was driving in the left lane of I-45 north about 2:30 p.m. when one of the tires caught the edge of the road, causing the car to swerve left across the median into the southbound lanes in the 300 block of 45, La Marque Police Officer Brian Auzston said.more...
June 8, 2010
$1.5 Million Verdict for Injured Worker
$1.5 million handed down late Friday on behalf of a worker who suffered a knee injury after being struck by a tractor trailer driven by an employee of Conglobal Industries Inc. of California.
Attorneys Cory Itkin and Bob Wynne of Arnold & Itkin represented Michael LaFleur in the jury trial heard in Judge Larry Weiman's 80th District Court in Houston. This marks the second verdict of more than $1.5 million won in Houston by Arnold & Itkin attorneys during the past two weeks. On May 11, Cory Itkin and Jason Itkin won a $1.55 million verdict for a ship repairman who was injured while working at the Port of Houston. more...
June 4, 2010
Houston Jobs Injury Attorney - $1.5 Million Verdict for Injured Worker
Houston, TX: A verdict of more than $1.5 million was handed down late Friday on behalf of a worker who suffered a knee injury after being struck by a tractor trailer driven by an employee of Conglobal Industries Inc. of California.
Michael LaFleur suffered a torn meniscus on August 29, 2008, when he was struck by a Conglobal tractor trailer while working at J.J. Flanagan Shipping's chassis depot near the Port of Houston. He underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair the torn meniscus and needed physical therapy. Mr. LaFleur continues to experience severe pain and restricted mobility as a result of his injuries.more...
June 2, 2010
Guilty plea for Houston man in auto accident that killed five kids
Last April a Houston man lost control of his vehicle and drove into a flooded bayou during a heavy rain storm. As a result, five children who were traveling in his vehicle when it crashed were killed. The man recently pleaded guilty to the charges against him stemming from the accident.
The man, Chanton Jenkins, was charged with five counts of intoxication manslaughter for his role in the death of the five children. If found guilty, Jenkins could face a maximum of five life sentences behind bars.more...
May 28, 2010
Police name woman killed by car
LA MARQUE — Authorities Wednesday identified a woman who was struck by a car and killed while standing in a six-lane highway.
Pamela Page, 49, of La Marque, was pronounced dead at the scene after the 9:20 p.m. Tuesday accident in the 3400 block of FM 1765, officials with La Marque police and the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office said. more...
May 26, 2010
Two Galveston County bars sued for serving man who died driving drunk
GALVESTON - The surviving relatives of a man who died in a one-car accident in western Galveston County last year have filed a $5 million lawsuit against two establishments they claim served him alcohol before his death.
Cheryl Simmons and Kali Phillips, the mother and daughter of the late Justin Carr, claim that Hugh and Jeff's Car Wash & Grill in League City and Heartbreakers Strip Club in Dickinson are responsible for Carr's fatal crash off FM 517 near Dickinson on May 26, 2009. more...
May 24, 2010
Contributing Factors to Road Traffic Accident Injuries
Generally, a road traffic accident is any event that involves a crash between a vehicle and another motor, object or fauna, and impacts on the passengers with physical injury or traumatic shock. The results are wide ranging and can be in terms of fatalities, personal deformity due to severe cuts on the body, and psychological trauma. Various factors influence the eventuality of casualty accidents.
The driver is primarily the cause of the accident since they are the ones directly responsible for the driving and maneuvering of the vehicle. Research shows that most of these consider themselves perfect when on the road and in the occurrence of an accident do not find themselves as the culprit. more...
May 20, 2010
Houston millionaire charged in deadly Florida crash
Houston millionaire John Goodman, a major financial supporter of American polo and the owner of the International Polo Club near Palm Beach, faces up to 30 years in prison in Florida on intoxication manslaughter charges arising from a fatal car crash in February.
Goodman, 46, was arrested at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami on Wednesday shortly after charges were filed. He later made an initial court appearance and was released after posting a $100,000 bond. more...
May 18, 2010
Tobi Oyedeji Car Accident
On Sunday 18-year-old Tobi Oyedeji died in Houston due to a serious car accident. He was on his way home after the prom night and at 6 A.M. the accident happened. According to reports on his way home he lost control of his Toyota Avalon and struck another vehicle before hitting a Jeep SUV head-on. The driver of the other vehicle died at the scene.
So we have lost another talented individual. His death was shocking for his family and friends. The 6-foot-9 and 220-pound Tobi Oyedeji was a high school senior. He was a brilliant student and a star basket ball player. Early morning he called his father and told him that he was on his way but unfortunately he couldn’t reach home safely. more...
May 14, 2010
Houston Traffic Accidents this Week
Charges Filed in Fatal Traffic Accident at 3600 Briarpark
May 11, 2010 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a fatal traffic accident at 3600 Briarpark Drive about 12:50 a.m. on May 5.
The suspect, Adrian Mendoza-Alvarez (H/m, DOB: 12-24-88), is charged with intoxicated assault in the 179th State District Court. more...
May 12, 2010
18 Wheeler Accidents Are Almost Always Avoidable
According to government statistics on accidents involving "Big Rig" trucks, aka 18 wheelers, these vehicles are often the primary cause of thousands of deadly accidents every year. Unfortunately for the drivers of other vehicles on the road, the vast majority of life-threatening injuries and fatalities associated with these 18 wheeler accidents almost always occur among the persons riding in the smaller vehicles (98%) involved in the wrecks. In 2004, crashes involving these Big Rigs accounted for about 12% of all traffic related fatalities (5,200 people) and well over 100,000 injuries nationwide. Even more sadly, almost all of these accidents were also avoidable. more...
May 10, 2010
What Does It Mean For A Product To Be Recalled?
The recent Toyota vehicle recall – which has affected more than 7 million cars, via a sticky accelerator and floor mats that interfere with the gas pedal – has brought car safety and recalls to the forefront of many people’s psyche. Yet, with the confusion surrounding a product recall of this size, it is important to understand what the recall means. Many people assume that when a product is recalled, the manufacturer makes everyone send their product back and issues them a brand new, fully functioning product, or a full refund of their money. While either of these scenarios could be true, sometimes they are not.more...
May 6, 2010
Texas City man files suit against roofer
GALVESTON - A Texas City man is suing a Santa Fe roofer and his business over repairs which reportedly failed to secure windstorm certification.
Lawrence E. Schumacher Sr.'s suit against John Lausch and Lausch Roofing & Sheet Metal Works LLC, filed April 14 in Galveston County District Court, explains that both parties entered into a contract focusing on roofing work worth $13,760.more...
May 4, 2010
Suit filed against Chuck E Cheese over playground injury
A Harris County woman blames employees at Chuck E. Cheese for failing to adequately supervise her son as he played on a slide and fell from it, breaking his arm.
Pat Wilson, individually and on behalf of her minor son, King Hall, filed a lawsuit April 23 in Jefferson County District Court against CEC Entertainment, doing business as Chuck E. Cheese.more...
April 28, 2010
Car Hits Klein ISD School Bus Head-On
HOUSTON - A school bus was hit head-on by another vehicle in northwest Harris County, resulting in a four-vehicle collision.
A Klein Independent School District spokeswoman said while there were kids on the bus, none were seriously injured. more...
April 26, 2010
A Laymans Guide Work Compensation Insurance
In my opinion, our justice system must not be abused by individuals who are just looking at to generate a quick buck. Nevertheless, you will discover times when individuals get injured and actually deserve funds for their injuries. I know due to the fact I used to be crippled on the job. I will be penniless nowadays if not for my workers compensation court.
In my state, the worker’s compensation commission is notoriously pro company. Those who are in charge from the commission avoid giving good personnel compensation settlements whenever they can. I had been offered a pittance when a broken machine chopped off my hand. For my troubles, I used to be only offered $10,000 dollars and an early retirement. more...
April 22, 2010
Insurance Companies Target Toyota
Some of the nation’s most popular insurance companies have begun to target Toyota over money they have paid out for crashes involving sudden acceleration. Unless you have been under a rock somewhere for the last several months you are well aware of Toyota’s recall of millions of vehicles due to problems with floor mats and gas pedals that caused some vehicles to suddenly accelerate. Trail lawyers have been targeting Toyota for months, but now it appears there is a new gang trying to recoup expenses from the Japanese automaker, insurance companies.
According to the Washington Post, at least six major insurers, including State Farm, Allstate, and Geico, have started examining claims that involve recalled vehicles to determine if Toyota may be liable for some of the claim money paid out. more...
April 20, 2010
Toyota's trust-building begins with the truth
It’s bad enough that Toyota cars are the subject of a massive recall, more than 130 potential class-action lawsuits, and nearly 100 federal lawsuits claiming wrongful death and injury due to sudden acceleration.
But to paraphrase a Watergate-era maxim: It’s not the car, it’s the cover-up. more...
April 16, 2010
Claims Settlement Practices Act
The Claims Settlement Practices Act, officially known as the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act, is a law in force in states across the United States. The Act establishes minimum standards insurance companies must follow in the settlement of claims. The covers all types of insurance claims except for workers' compensation claims.
Receipt of Claim
The receipt of a claim must be acknowledged within 10 days unless the claim is paid within that time period. The preferred method for acknowledging receipt is a written notice. If acknowledgment is oral, a notation about it must be in the claim file and dated. more...
April 14, 2010
Clinical Negligence Claims
clinical negligence is a term which can be applied to the wrongdoing of a medical practitioner. Clinical negligence can occur when a doctor or other practitioner fails to diagnose a condition that could have been diagnosed, or if they diagnose something incorrectly. Applying the wrong tone and treatment and refusing to treat a condition can also be regarded as clinical negligence. Clinical negligence is usually followed by impertinent and personal injury both physical and tender and emotional. more...
April 12, 2010
LaMarque man sues Discount Tire when tire falls off
GALVESTON - Allen Teer accuses Discount Tire Company of Texas of improperly securing a tire on his sister's vehicle, which eventually led to a breakdown that injured him.
The suit was filed April 1 in Galveston County District Court. more...
April 8, 2010
$9.5 Million Settlement Reached in Texas Oilfield Injury Lawsuit
Texas oilfield accident lawsuit settles 10 days before trial
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- John David Hart of the Law Offices of John David Hart in Fort Worth, Texas and Simpson, Boyd & Powers in Decatur, Texas have settled an oilfield accident lawsuit on behalf of 31-year-old Larry Mullins, Jr. and his more...
April 6, 2010
Woman sues to recover expenses from uninsured driver
A Beaumont woman claims she had to pay medical expenses out of her own pocket because her auto insurance company refused to reimburse her after an uninsured driver struck her.
Anita Becker filed a lawsuit March 30 in Jefferson County District Court against Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company. more...
April 2, 2010
Woman claims severe injuries from crash with unlicensed driver
A Jefferson County woman claims sustained severe injuries to her head, neck and back after an unlicensed driver struck her vehicle.
Brenda Clark claims she was sitting in her 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse in the turning lane of the 5800 block of Ninth Street on May 15 with her left blinker activated and waiting for traffic to clear when defendant Leonardo Perez, who was driving a 1991 Lincoln Towncar south on the same street, lost control of his vehicle, veered into the turn lane and crashed into the rear of Clark's vehicle. more...
March 26, 2010
Police: Wrong-way driver critically injured
HITCHCOCK — A wrong-way driver critically injured Thursday in a head-on, three-car crash was airlifted to a Galveston hospital, authorities said.
Rebecca M. Labaki, 31, was driving east on state Highway 6 in Santa Fe as she entered Hitchcock, Police Chief Clay Kennelly said. more...
March 24, 2010
Driver charged after car crashes into Houston building, kills 2
Manslaughter charges were filed against a driver Monday after a car crashed into a Houston office building, killing two people.
According to investigators, Yoan Batista-Martinez, 26, was driving a black, four-door Dodge northbound on Briarpark at high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle. more...
March 22, 2010
Family Hopes Text Messaging Verdict Brings Change
HOUSTON - For Kevin and Patricia Small, the suffering that has comes from sending text messages while driving has become their irreparable reality.
"It's like your life ends right there. You are lost," says Patricia Small of the loss of her daughter. more...
March 18, 2010
$51 million worth of justice for couple cheated by Houston builder
t is a nightmare that many people across the country have faced: being stuck with a defective home and fighting with the builder to fix it properly. One Houston couple has been fighting against an unscrupulous builder for over ten years – and they have finally found justice, in court. more...
March 16, 2010
Man charged in fatal NW Houston wreck over weekend
A man who is suspected of drunk driving has been accused in a fatal traffic wreck last weekend in northwest Houston that killed one person and injured another and left the suspect with a broken leg.
Michael Anthony Reyna, 22, is charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault in connection with the crash that occurred at Hempstead Highway and Bingle about 10:15 p.m. Saturday, police said. more...
March 12, 2010
Suspected illegal alien arrested for hit and run death of Texas teen
On Saturday morning, 13-year-old Kendrick Owens was walking with a friend along the road in New Caney, TX, when police say the 1998 Dodge Dakota driven by Javier Correa, 28, struck and killed him.
Correa sped away from the scene, and drove to his nearby home. A tow truck driver who saw him hit Owens, followed Correa and alerted police to his location. A few minutes later, Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers arrived and took him into custody. more...March 10, 2010
As Toyota staggers, lawyers step forward
Standing on the Houston courthouse steps last week, lawyer Mark Lanier called a news conference largely to mark his legal turf and to try for a stake in what's expected to be multibillion-dollar litigation against Toyota Motor Corp.
In the weeks since the Japanese carmaker's January recall of millions of cars to fix a mechanical problem with the accelerators, lawyers in Texas and around the country have smelled the corporate blood in the water. more...
March 8, 2010
Suspected drunken driver charged in hit-run
Boy killed while walking along a road in New Caney
A suspected drunken driver was arrested after authorities say he fatally struck a 13-year-old boy walking down a road in New Caney Saturday morning.
Javier I. Correa, 28, was driving a 1998 Dodge Dakota west on FM 1485 near Kidd Cemetery Road around 9:45 a.m. when he drove onto the paved shoulder of the road where two boys were walking more...
March 4, 2010
Employees Say Judge Was a Horn Dog
GALVESTON, Texas (CN) - A former Brazoria County judge fondled worker's breasts and sent them pornographic text messages and e-mails, and when they filed charges against him the county fired them, the chief and assistant chief of the Brazoria County Juvenile Probation Department claim in Federal Court. The women say that Judge James Blackstock "was likely abusing his public office and the rights of female citizens over the course of at least 15 years." more...
March 2, 2010
No Seatbelts #1 Death of Police Officers & Could Cost Workers Compensation
When the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration implemented their poetic policy of “Click it or Ticket”, the phrase was so catchy that it actually worked. Plus it seemed to play towards common sense. An action that takes 2 seconds can not only save your life, but also save you from getting a pricey ticket. It seems like sort of a no brainer, but apparently in a case of “do as we say not as we do” the very people dispensing the tickets, the police, don’t follow this sage advice. more...
February 26, 2010
Menomune - One Mother's Harrowing Experience with the Meningitis Vaccine
Well another Super Bowl has come and gone. People rushed the grocery stores in preparation for the big day. I ran up to the store just as the game was starting for a few more ingredients I needed for dinner. No surprise the place was empty. Other than staff only three customers were there at a time when the place should have been hopping, and I was one of them.
Chips, dips, beer were all purchased and the fans were snug in their living rooms with friends and family anxiously glued to the television sets. In all honesty watching the Super Bowl, more...
February 24, 2010
Philadelphia Jury Awards $9.45 Million in Damages Over Prempro Drug
Award marks latest in string of jury verdicts in favor of plaintiffs in Philadelphia hormone replacement therapy cases
Another Philadelphia jury has decided that drugmaker Wyeth should be punished with punitive damages for the warnings provided to a plaintiff and her doctor over the risk of breast cancer from Wyeth's hormonal drug Prempro. more...
February 19, 2010
DWI victim's parents sue Houston-area bar that served suspect
SPRING, Texas — The parents of a woman killed by a drunken driver last year are blaming the bar that allegedly served the suspect just prior to the accident.
Attorneys for John and Melinda Red have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Pompeii, where Lakedra Franklin allegedly drank heavily before staggering to her car last February. more...
February 17, 2010
Woman sues Macy's over injury in purse department
GALVESTON - A Hitchcock woman seeks $100,000 in damages from Macy's Department Stores Inc. for injuries she reportedly sustained at the retail chain's Texas City store a year ago, recent court documents say.
According to a suit filed Feb. 12 in Galveston County District Court, Lucia Cantu was in the purse department of the defendant's store on Dec. 17, 2008, when an unsecured sign fell on her right foot, causing severe injuries. more...
February 15, 2010
Sexual harassment settlement for Brockton boy costs city $180K
It began with a 6-year-old city boy touching a girl in his class, and it ended up costing the city $50,000 in legal fees – plus thousands more in city insurance payouts totaling nearly a quarter-million dollars.
The elementary school student, accused of sexually harassing a classmate as a first-grader in 2006, will receive a total of about $160,000 in a legal settlement reached with the city. His parents received $20,000. more...
February 11, 2010
Family blames Christus, HealthSouth for man's sepsis, death
The family of a deceased man blames a doctor and medical staff at two local medical facilities for the man's death following a motorcycle accident.
Jan Cunningham and Erin Lee Cunningham McAuliffe filed a lawsuit Feb. 5 in Jefferson County District Court against HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center of Beaumont, Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth and Dr. Stephen B. O'Neil. more...
February 9, 2010
What to do the moment you encounter with an accident
One thing you must do the moment you encounter with an accident is to ensure that you inform somebody about what occurred to you.
If it is a car accident, dont leave until the cops come to the scene and complete an accident document. They will possibly question everyone involved to ascertain the exact reason behind the incident. more...
February 5, 2010
A Houston man filed a $200 million action against Toyota
Personal injury claims also mounted. On Monday, a Houston man filed a $200 million action on behalf of his wife, Trina Harris, 34, who died on Dec. 18 after her 2009 Toyota Corolla "suddenly accelerated uncontrollably at a high rate of speed" and crashed into the cement embankment of a toll road, according to a complaint filed in state court in Harris County, Texas.
"Our position is that it's a malpractice case based on a defective product and that Toyota has unconscionably breached its duty to Ms. Harris and provided her an unreasonably dangerous product," more...
February 2, 2010
Breach of warranty claimed in Texas class action against Toyota
A Texas attorney is moving at full speed with a proposed class action against Toyota over accidents allegedly caused by stuck gas pedals, even as the automaker announced it has a remedy to put the brakes on the problem.
Representing Corpus Christi residents Sylvia and Albert Pena III and others similarly situated, attorney Robert C. Hilliard filed suit against Toyota Motor Corp. and Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. The suit was filed Jan. 29 in the Corpus Christi Division of the Southern District of Texas. more...
January 31, 2010
Man Ordered to Pay $1.5M for Giving Girlfriend HPV
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a $1.5 million verdict against a man who knowingly gave his ex-girlfriend a cancer-causing sexually transmitted disease.
Alan Evans met the woman after he bought out her dentist's practice. After her first dental appointment, she and Evans had sex. more...
January 28, 2009
Water Related Accidents on the Horizon for Houston Personal Injury Lawyer
HOUSTON, TX, January 24, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — The United States Coast Guard keeps statistics regarding reported accidents on the water. One look at these statistics should give anyone pause before heading out onto the water with their jet ski or boat. Overall, the Coast Guard recorded 4,789 accidents on the water involving boats of all sizes and jet skis in 2008, and personal watercraft accidents totaled 23% of that number. In addition, there were 45 deaths on jet skis in 2008, 17 of which were drownings. more...
January 25, 2010
10 ways a Texas personal injury lawyer can help you
If you have been injured in an accident, you need an experienced and qualified personal injury attorney on your side.Your personal injury attorney will act as your advocate, ensuring that you are treated fairly and that your best interests are represented at all times.
Here are some of the ways that a Texas personal injury lawyer can help you in processing your accident claim: more...
January 22, 2009
Off-Duty Deputy Hurt after Struck by Car
HOUSTON - A Houston man is charged with aggravated assault on a public servant after allegedly striking a Harris County Sheriff's deputy with a car on Tuesday night.
Houston police say Don Jamar Boston, 25, was at the wheel of the vehicle that struck the deputy as he was driving away from a southwest Houston apartment complex. more...
January 20, 2010
Woman alleges local doctor assaulted her during exam
A Port Neches woman claims she was assaulted by a Port Arthur doctor during an examination.
Angela Creel filed a lawsuit Jan. 14 in Jefferson County District Court against Dr. Pradip J. Morbia and Gulf Coast Cardiology Group. more...
January 18, 2010
What to Do If You Are in a Accident
Because Texas has many big cities, there are lots of accidents reported each year in this state. Partly because of this, a Houston car accident attorney is not hard to come by in this city. A Houston car accident lawyer is usually needed when the driver who is at fault will not pay for the damages done to the vehicle due to their negligence. It is important to try to stay calm after a wreck because you just don’t know what the other driver will do. If you need, take a few deep breadths before getting out of the vehicle to talk to the other driver. Hopefully, the other driver is kind enough and you can get all of the information you need without much trouble. Below is a list of things you should make sure to do, when you get into a vehicle crash and it is not your fault: more...
January 14, 2010
Iowa Court Affirms $1.5M Verdict in STD Infection Case
The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld a $1.5 million jury award against a dentist for infecting a woman with a sexually transmitted disease, finding that he caused harm to her “most intimate and private interests” with his “reckless” behavior.
The verdict was one of the largest in a case of negligent infliction of an STD and included $800,000 in punitive damages. Dr. Alan Evans, a Muscatine, Iowa, dentist, allegedly infected Karly Rossiter with human papilloma virus (HPV) after telling her he was disease-free. more...
January 9,2010
Taser Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Family of Nevada Doctor
The family of a 33 year-old doctor who died after being shot with a stun gun by Nevada Highway Patrol officer has filed a lawsuit against Taser International, alleging that the stun gun maker failed to adequately warn about the potentially fatal effects of Tasers.
The wrongful death lawsuit was filed last week in the U.S. District Court in Las Vegas by the family of Dr. Ryan Rich, a single father who was a licensed physician and emergency room resident. The family seeks compensatory and punitive damages against Taser International, saying that the company fraudulently promoted Taser guns as nonlethal weapons. more...
January 6, 2010
High school teen struck by middle school principal in SUV
A teenager was in critical condition after being struck by a sport utility vehicle driven by the school principle.
Bucks County, PA (NewYorkInjuryNews.com) – A high school student was struck and injured by a sport utility vehicle (SUV) driven by a North Middle School principle on Monday morning, January 4, 2010, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. more...
January 4, 2010
How do I find a personal injury attorney?
Choosing a personal injury attorney is an important decision that deserves careful consideration. The knowledge and experience of your attorney can have a significant impact on the amount of compensation you are awarded.
One of the best ways to find a personal injury attorney in Texas is to ask for referrals from your friends and family members. You can also ask any lawyers or professionals you know for referrals as well. more...
December 29, 2009
Pennsylvania Walmart Sued for Videotaping Employees, Customers in Bathroom
A Pennsylvania Walmart Supercenter videotaped employees and customers in a unisex bathroom, several former and current Walmart employees alleged in a lawsuit filed this week.
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Man allegedly installed spy cameras in bathroom of a Long Island Dunkin' Donuts. more...
December 24, 2009
Personal Injury Attorney - What Constitutes a Personal Injury?
Each of us can get hurt in some form or the other but not all of us will be in a position to bear the expenses that may crop up. In case we get a compensation for the accident that we face, life can be a little easy.
A personal injury can come in many different forms, some of which may surprise you. Falling on the icy, unmarked, unsalted sidewalk outside a private establishment could be considered a personal injury and qualify you for monetary compensation. But so could getting a nasty scrape on a machine at work. more...
December 22, 2009
Family of clerk killed in robbery sues convenience store
GALVESTON - The family of a Galveston convenience store clerk killed in a robbery last year is suing the business and its owner.
Mosammat Shahina Razu and Mohammed Meje, the late Abdul H. Heje's widow and son respectively, are suing ABHI Enterprises Inc., which is doing business as Galveston Seawall Citgo, and Stripes LLC, the store's property owner, over inadequate security at the establishment where the decedent worked. more...
December 18, 2009
Parents Say Church's Day Care Workers Drugged Children to Make Them Sleep
CINCINNATI (CN) - A church-run day care center gave children an "unprescribed sleep aid" to zonk them out for nap time and concealed it from their parents, according to a class action in Hamilton County Court. Parents say Covenant Apostolic Church workers gave kids a drug that cause "dizziness, grogginess, headaches, abdominal discomfort, confusion, nightmares and sedation," and the "long term implications are not known at this time." more...
December 16, 2009
Houston Accident Attorney
When you think about the accident, the prosecutor, a number of images and phrases most likely come to mind, including ambulance Chaser "and other non-flattering descriptions. You might think you never, you may need an accident lawyer. Unfortunately, many people are involved in accidents every day and understand what they really need a lawyer of the accident. The good news is that you're likely to find that a good lawyer of the accident is really there to help you when you need him or her!
Once you have an accident, you should consult with a lawyer of the accident attorney immediately. If you delay or postpone for a while, you can actually would defeat the rights that you have the right after the accident. Before you spend time talking with insurance agencies or any other interested parties, consult with a lawyer of the accident. more...
December 14, 2009
What is asbestos and how does it cause disease?
Asbestos is a highly toxic, naturally found mineral that was once the home and boat insulation, brake linings were used, and floor and ceiling tiles. In around 1980 asbestos was determined to cause several life-threatening asbestos-related illnesses (asbestosis, lung cancer, pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma).
Asbestos fibers inhaled into the lungs and cause scar tissue and chronic inflammatory lesions become a trap. These lesions lead to breathing problems andsome cases, the development of cancer.
It has a large increase in the number of cases of pleural mesothelioma was diagnosed recently because of this disease often doesn't appear until years after exposure (in some cases 40 years). more...
December 10, 2009
Chemical explosion at Texas factory
An explosion at an American Acryl chemical plant in Texas has sent a gigantic plume of smoke billowing into the air, but there are no reports of serious injury.
The explosion happened at the company's factory near Seabrook. more...
December 8, 2009
Noted attorney shares courtroom tales with Lions, Rotarians
Wayne Fisher, a former Yoe High School valedictorian turned highly regarded Texas trial attorney, was the featured speaker at a joint Thanksgiving luncheon hosted by the Cameron Lions and Rotarians on Monday.
The event took place in the fellowship hall at First United Methodist Church and was well attended. more...
December 4, 2009
Woman sues HEB over fall in aisle
A Beaumont woman was strolling down a grocery aisle when she slipped and fell.
Faye Thibedeaux filed a lawsuit against HEB Food Stores Inc. on Dec. 1 in Jefferson County District Court, alleging the HEB on 11th Street negligently failed to maintain and inspect its premises.
According to her suit, on Jan. 22 Thibedeaux was shopping when she "slipped and fell while walking down the aisle." more...
December 2, 2009
Tiger Woods To Be Cited For SUV Crash Outside His Home
Orlando, Florida (CNN) — Golfer Tiger Woods will be issued a careless driving citation for the crash outside his home last week, the Florida Highway Patrol said Tuesday.
He faces a $164 fine and four points on his license, but no criminal charges, Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Sgt. Kim Montes said. more...
November 30, 2009
Yaz / Yasmin / Ocella Side Effects: Thousands of Lawsuits Filed Across The Country
There are reports of thousands of lawsuits across the country stemming from the serious and deadly side effects Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella.
In fact, there are so many lawsuits coming into New Jersey over Yaz and its sister contraceptive, Yasmin, that the New Jersey judiciary is considering forming a mass tort case against Bayer, located in Wayne, New Jersey. more...
November 25, 2009
Stunning Decision Finds Taser Risks Not "Knowable"
Less than 18 months after a jury found Taser International liable for failing to warn that its stun guns could cause heart attacks, a California judge has completely disregarded that verdict in dismissing a very similar wrongful-death lawsuit.
Granting Taser's motion for summary judgment, U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel ruled that the company could not be sued by the parents of Michael Rosa, who died of cardiac arrest in August 2004 after Seaside, Calif., police repeatedly shocked him with an M26 “electronic control device” (ECD). more...
November 23, 2009
A Houston Personal Injury Lawyer is needed for Texas Auto accident victims
Traffic accidents impact Texans more than any other personal injury event. Each year, as many as 3,400 Texans are killed in a traffic accident or auto collision, and many more thousands are injured, sometimes for life.
Many such auto, car, bus, motorcycle, truck or SUV accidents are caused by some other driver’s negligence. That driver’s victims are then entitled by law to just and fitting economic recovery for losses such as medical costs, lost salary and also for pain and suffering. But obtaining such financial compensation can be difficult, and may necessitate engaging professional legal help. more...
November 20, 2009
Protecting America's Workers Act of 2009
The Protecting America’s Workers Act will strengthen and modernize the Occupational Safety and Health Act, our nation’s law that ensures the health and safety of American workers. Significant progress has been made on protecting the health and safety of American workers since the creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration almost four decades ago. According to studies, nearly 400,000 workers’ lives have been saved as a result. more...
November 19, 2009
Computer seller BlueHippo runs afoul of Ohio and federal government
Computer seller BlueHippo got a one-two punch from the state and federal governments.
The Ohio attorney general's office sued BlueHippo in state court Tuesday, Nov. 17, less than a week after the Federal Trade Commission went back to federal court to enforce a previous order against BlueHippo. more...
November 18, 2009
Ford sued, on the theory that the fire was started by a design defect
Bob Hunter was killed in a post-collision fire that occurred after the 1999 Ford F-350 diesel pickup truck he was driving collided nearly head-on with a Toyota pickup truck. The Toyota's driver was killed instantly. Bob's truck ended up on its side, and a couple stopped at the scene immediately after the collision. more...
November 16, 2009
Malpractice suit claims sponge left inside wound
A Nederland woman claims she suffered disfigurement after doctors left a sponge inside her abdominal wound.
Mandy Simon and her husband, Kevin, filed a lawsuit Nov. 4 in Jefferson County District Court against Coastal Home Health Care and Kinetic Concepts. more...
November 13, 2009
Injured Patron Sues Bar Over Perils of Pole-Dancing
Even if an Arizona woman who was injured while pole-dancing at a sports bar should have known of the perils of pole-dancing, the owners of the bar may still be liable for failing to install the pole correctly.
ReAnna Hedrick's negligence lawsuit over her accident at a Famous Sam's bar in Mesa, Ariz., appears to be one of first impression since there is no case law that addresses a business owner's liability for a pole-dancing injury to a customer. more...
November 12, 2009
Train conductor slips on ladder, sues railroad
MARSHALL - While climbing down a tank car, a conductor slipped and fell from a ladder, hurting his right knee. The conductor believes that a slippery substance on the ladder presented an unsafe condition.
Jose Natal filed a personal injury lawsuit against the Kansas City Southern Railway Co. on Nov. 2 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas. more...
November 11, 2009
"Hold Your Wee For a Wii" Death Brings Big Verdict
A California jury came back with a huge verdict for the family of a 28 year old woman who died as a result of a radio contest gone bad.
According to the AP, Jennifer Strange, a mother of three children, died of acute water intoxication. She died because of her participation in a radio contest called "Hold Your Wee for a Wii." more...
November 10, 2009
Lawsuit says windstorm insurer rigged process
The state windstorm insurer may have unfairly stacked the deck against homeowners with Hurricane Ike claims, according to a lawsuit filed Friday, and that has one lawmaker calling for an investigation.
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association used prices lower than market rates to estimate materials and repair costs, unfairly limited costs on roof repairs and discouraged reopening closed claims, a League City home-owner alleges in a lawsuit that includes internal TWIA e-mails and documents. more...
November 9, 2009
Personal Injury Lawyer Houston Finding The Right One
To make matters worse in spite of the injuries; compensation for the workers are not paid so easily. This is especially true when insurance companies cover big corporations. This is where personal injury lawyer Houston or personal injury attorney Houston can be of help.
Personal injury lawyer Houston makes sure that the victims receive their due compensation. These court sessions are very complex. This is attributed to the fact that most of the personal injury cases of today have multiple parties participating in it. Even though initially the case would have only started with the normal two parties the accused and the defendant. However there are a lot of formalities to be considered even before the case enters the court. more...
November 6, 2009
Freeman suit settled
Actor was sued by passenger in '08 car crash
OXFORD -Both Morgan Freeman and a Memphis woman who was injured in a vehicle he crashed in 2008 say they are pleased a settlement has been reached ending a lawsuit alleging he negligently caused the wreck.
Court records indicate U.S. District Judge Michael Mills dismissed the case Thursday after he reviewed a proposed agreement. However, the document doesn't reveal terms of the settlement. more...
November 5, 2009
Houston Personal Injury
An injury to your body or mind, or even your emotions is legally termed personally injury. The injury is most commonly caused by another person and is often the result of automobile accidents, accidents at work, construction accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, defective products, explosions, burns and prescription drugs. Wrongful death is part of a personal injury claim as well. more...
November 4, 2009
Holding Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable
The use of the diet drug known as fen-phen has resulted in serious medical and neuropsychological complications. Fen-phen is actually the term referring to the combination of two drugs, fenfluramine (Pondimin) and phentermine (Fastin), employed in the treatment of obesity.
Millions of Americans were prescribed these drugs before Pondimin and Redux were removed from the market in 1997 and many suffer, or have suffered, from serious side effects. For a sizable number of patients, these side effects may not yet be apparent. Unfortunately for others, the use of fen-phen proved to be fatal. more...
November 3, 2009
Suit claims fall, infection led to second, unnecessary surgery at Wood hospital
PARKERSBURG - A Wood County woman alleges her trip to the hospital two years ago resulted in two surgeries to her knee, the second after contracting an infection following the first.
St. Joseph's Healthcare System is named in a personal injury suit by Davisville resident Madge Davis. Based in Houston, Texas, SJHS is the parent company of St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. more...
November 2, 2009
Houston lawyer O'Quinn dies in SUV wreck
Noted Houston lawyer John O'Quinn was one of two men killed in a one-vehicle crash in Houston Thursday morning, police said.
It wasn't clear whether O'Quinn, or the as-yet unidentified other victim, was driving the sport utility vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed when it crossed two medians and oncoming lanes on the rain-slickened Allen Parkway and hit a tree about 8 a.m., the Houston Chronicle reported. more...
October 30, 2009
Mont. jury awards $850,000 in aluminum bat lawsuit
HELENA, Mont. — A jury on Wednesday found that the maker of Louisville Slugger baseball bats failed to adequately warn about the dangers the product can pose, awarding a family $850,000 for the 2003 death of their son in a baseball game.
The family of Brandon Patch argued that aluminum baseball bats are dangerous because they cause the baseball to travel at a greater speed. They contended that their 18-year-old son did not have enough time to react to the ball being struck before it hit him in the head while he was pitching in an American Legion baseball game in Helena in 2003. more...
October 29, 2009
Punctured retread tire cited in fatal bus crash in Sherman
WASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Board determined Tuesday that the probable cause of the Aug. 8, 2008, motor coach crash in Sherman that killed 17 people was a punctured retread tire on the right front axle that caused the driver — who tested positive for cocaine and alcohol after the accident — to lose control of the bus. more...
October 28, 2009
The use of tasers by law enforcement
In 1993, TASER International's founders, brothers Rick and Tom Smith, developed devices that use “proprietary technology to incapacitate dangerous, combative, or high-risk subjects who pose a risk to law enforcement officers, innocent citizens, or themselves in a manner that is generally recognized as a safer alternative to other uses of force.” The website claims that the TASER technology “saves lives every day, and the use of TASER devices dramatically reduces injury rates for police officers and suspects.” more...
October 26, 2009
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of seven new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, Oct. 13-16, 2009.
The following complaints have been filed:
# Ronnie and Ella Chessher of 4895 Coolidge in Beaumont allege Texas Windstorm Insurance Association denied their claim for roof, more...
October 23, 2009
Travis County, TX offers 72-year old Woman $40k to Settle Taser Suit
Kathryn Winkfein, a 72-year-old woman from Travis County,Texas, has been offered a $40,000 settlement from the county in response to a tasering lawsuit she filed. The taser episode was captured on video and widely distributed throughout the country. more...
October 22, 2009
Tanya Eagleton of Crosby thinks the Taser manufacturer's concession is long overdue.
Her brother, Kenneth Ray Eagleton, a 43-year-old long-haul truck driver, was jolted with a Taser on his chest and abdomen by Harris County deputies trying to arrest him after finding him disoriented, thrashing in his car and holding a knife in June 2006.
He died days later at a Baytown hospital, his death ruled an accident due to complications of rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, with kidney failure resulting from cocaine intoxication. His family is suing Harris County. more...
October 21, 2009
Veil-Wearing Muslim Woman Drops Battle With Judge
Citing the “possible repercussions” of the case, a Muslim woman from Detroit has dropped her lawsuit against a judge who insisted that she remove her facial veil in order to testify in small claims court, On Point has learned. more...
October 20, 2009
Ruling Could Spur Hiring Bias Against Obese Workers
Ruling Could Spur Hiring Bias Against Obese Workers
An Indiana state court’s ruling that would require a small business to pay for weight-loss surgery could make employers more cautious when hiring obese people, employment attorneys say. more...
October 19, 2009
Four American companies named as defendants in suit over explosion on Mexican offshore rig
LUFKIN - Four American companies and a faulty valve are being blamed for the explosion on a mobile offshore platform that caused the death of 22 workers and the injury of 63 more. more...
October 16, 2009
Woman says refinery chemicals caused eye abrasions, other injuries
GALVESTON - A Houston woman is suing Valero Refining-Texas LP in after reportedly being exposed to harmful chemicals while at the company's Texas City facility.
Zakiya M. Chandler's personal injury lawsuit filed in Galveston County District Court explains that on Oct. 10, 2007, the independent contractor was about to start her work day when she walked into a mist in the air she believed was steam. more...
October 15, 2009
Compensation for Amputees
There are different types of personal injury claims that can be brought on behalf of amputees, such as:
- Claims against Companies or Wrongdoers that do not employ the amputee;
- Third Party Claims (such as Faulty Equipment);
- Lawsuit for an Unnecessary Amputation; and
- Worker's Compensation; more...
October 14, 2009
How do I find a qualified personal injury attorney?
When seeking an attorney to handle your personal injury or wrongful death case you want to be aware of a few key factors that separate the experience levels and reputation of attorneys. The first and in my opinion the most important thing to look for is an attorney that is board certified in personal injury law. It may also be helpful that the attorney you choose has adequate trial experience in personal injury or wrongful death. Most of this information can be found either on the individual website of the attorney or by visiting the state bar website in your jurisdiction. more...
October 13, 2009
Marketing displays blamed for woman's fall at Wal-Mart
A woman claims she slipped and fell on a trail of spilled soda because Wal-Mart focuses customers' attention on marketing displays and away from unexpected hazards.
While shopping at Wal-Mart Supercenter No. 449 in Groves, Maria Castillo claims an employee dragged a pallet of broken soda bottles across the store leaving a trail of liquid. more...
October 12, 2009
Calif. Jury Awards $49 Million in Personal Injury Case
A Santa Clara, Calif., jury awarded $49 million in damages Monday to a college student who was on his way to a camping trip when two trucks collided and one struck the car he was riding in, causing him traumatic brain injuries.
It appears to be the biggest single-plaintiff personal injury jury verdict by far in at least the past 10 years in Santa Clara County Superior Court, according to a scan of VerdictSearch, a Recorder affiliate. more...
October 9, 2009
Man files Jones Act suit over unspecified injuries
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against his employer, which he says failed to provide him with a safe place to work and caused him to suffer career-ending injuries.
Jorge Ayala claims he was working for defendant Global Industries Offshore on a ship operated by defendant Hercules Offshore on Sept. 1 when he received severe and debilitating injuries. more...
October 8, 2009
DeKalb man wins injury lawsuit
An Ellenwood man who said he suffered permanent scarring following a series of treatments for erectile dysfunction was awarded more than $9 million by a DeKalb County jury. more...
October 7, 2009
More claims related to salmonella outbreak filed
PLAINVIEW, TX - The Plainview peanut plant is back in the news Tuesday.
A Houston lawyer representing those sickened by the salmonella outbreak linked to two peanut plants will file about 55 compensation claims. Those claims will be added to nearly 120 personal injury claims. Those people are seeking compensation from a $12 million insurance fund. more...
October 6, 2009
Houston Texas aviation accident lawyers-Houston families sue Air France
Lawsuit filed in Houston federal court by aviation accident attorneys representing the families of two Americans killed in the recent Air France plane crash
Texas aviation accident attorneys alert-personal injury lawsuit filed in Houston federal court for grieving families of Air France plane crash. more...
October 5, 2009
'Shocking' low verdict in wrongful death case has attorney asking for new trial
Lawyers for Renee Hollier called her jury award of $7,500 "shocking" on Wednesday, Sept. 30, as they pleaded with a local judge for a redo during a hearing for a new trial.
As the Southeast Texas Record reported on Sept. 16, Hollier's case against defendants Kevin Lavine and Meagan Osborne ended with an award of $50,000 for her son's past mental anguish and pain, plus an additional $7,500 for her own personal loss of companionship and mental anguish, a modest amount for a wrongful death case and much less than what the plaintiff was seeking. more...
October 2, 2009
Galveston loft fire blamed on faulty wiring, electrician sued
GALVESTON - A Galveston loft rental and management company seeks $125,000 from two McLennan County laborers after an electrical fire gutted its building last year, recent court documents say.
The Peanut Butter Warehouse Lofts' warranty lawsuit against Steve Wade and David Eubanks accuses the men, who are doing business as WE Electric, of improperly installing the namesake dwelling's electrical system, which reportedly short circuited and ignited the blaze. more...
September 30, 2009
Collision on highway takes one life
A 32-year-old man died on a Baytown highway early Tuesday after a witness told police they saw him driving erratically.
Police involvement began when a call came in from that witness, who was following an SUV being driven in an erratic manner northbound on Highway 146 from the Fred Hartmann Bridge, according to Baytown Police Capt. Mike Holden. The witness told police that the driver appeared to be impaired and had hit the concrete barriers on the side of the roadway several times. more...
September 29, 2009
Former Halliburton employee claims she was sexually harassed
MARSHALL -- On almost a daily basis, Halliburton employee Catarina Rose claims she was subjected to sexual harassment, intimidation and a hostile work environment. After she reported a sexual assault, Rose states the hostility toward her only intensified.
Alleging violations of the Civil Rights Act, Rose filed suit against Halliburton Energy Services on Sept. 21 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas. more...
September 28, 2009
Sisters charged after pit bulls attack Chihuahua; man stabbed at Northeast Austin apartments
Two charged in pit bull attack
Two sisters have been charged with a felony after police say they attempted to hide two pit bulls that "eviscerated" a Chihuahua on Friday. more...
September 25, 2009
Settlement proposals due in lawsuit from May 2008 International Paper mill explosion in Miss.
Settlement proposals due in IP mill explosion suit
JACKSON, Miss. — International Paper Co. and two brothers who were severely burned when a boiler exploded at a Mississippi plant have until Friday to submit proposals to settle a federal lawsuit. more...
September 24, 2009
A formula to heap injury on injury
The formula for the second round of federal funds to help communities hit by the storms of 2008 steers money all over Texas — but shortchanges the place where Hurricane Ike actually hit and did the most damage.
The formula is based on weather models, rather than assessments of actual damage. more...
September 23, 2009
Kemah restaurant sued when boy falls from boardwalk train
GALVESTON - A train ride on the Kemah Boardwalk two years ago ended in a young man sustaining multiple injuries and a close relative suing the amusement park's operator on his behalf.
In a personal injury lawsuit filed against Landry's Crab Shack Inc., Harris County resident Renata Lockett argues that Kyle Brown was seriously injured when the train in question ejected him from his seat and subsequently rolled over his leg on Nov. 10, 2007. more...
September 22, 2009
Texas Motor Speedway, family go to court over injuries to boy in 2006
FORT WORTH — The Flower Mound Volunteers baseball team was celebrating the end of the 2006 season at the Texas Motor Speedway.
Ryan Davies, 11, was the first to drive the 500-pound Bandolero, a miniature race car, for 10 laps around the Lil’ Texas Motor Speedway, a paved 1/5 -mile track designed for amateur adults and children as young as 8. more...
September 21, 2009
Girl airlifted from sports park; multiple injured in two wrecks
Three wrecks Sunday afternoon sent multiple people to hospitals.
A PHI air medical helicopter took a girl, under the age of 18, to a Houston hospital after she wrecked a bike at the Three Palms Extreme Sports Park on I-45 in Conroe, said a Conroe Fire Department dispatcher. The accident occurred Sunday evening around 6 p.m. more...
September 18, 2009
Manager Says Denny's Has Race Bias Problems
SALT LAKE CITY (CN) - A Denny's manager claims that when he wrote up a report of repeated instances of racism directed at a black employee, his report was destroyed and his boss told him, "You cannot make permanent records like that; Denny's does not need another black eye." Then he was fired, he says in his federal complaint. more...
September 17, 2009
Plaintiff receives reduced award in wrongful death trial
Jefferson County jurors ended a recent trial with an award of $57,500 to the plaintiff, a modest amount for a wrongful death case and much less than the plaintiff was seeking.
Renee Hollier, who filed suit against Kevin Lavine and Meagan Osborne in August 2007 after her son was killed in a tractor-trailer collision, received the award Thursday, Sept. 10. more...
September 16, 2009
1977: A Houston attorney won the first breast implant lawsuit for a Cleveland woman
History of Breast Silicone Implant Litigation: 1977-1999
The 22-year history of breast implant litigation provides us with a most important lesson. Specifically, scientific study must preceed commerce and marketing. Even if the scientific data is provided "after the fact", it does not stop a legal disaster from unfolding. The lack of this data in the 1990s led to a 14-year ban on silicone gel implants, billions spent in two class action suits, over 20,000 individual lawsuits, and the temporary collapse of an entire industry. more...
September 15, 2009
A Year Later, Insurance Companies Continue to Mistreat Hurricane Ike Victims
On the first anniversary of last year's devastating Hurricane Ike, a Houston personal injury attorney says homeowners may need to consider legal action if they still have not reached a satisfactory settlement with their insurance company over property damages.
With the help of an attorney, it may be possible for homeowners to force their insurance company to pay them what they deserve. more...
September 14, 2009
Jury Awards $2M to Victim of Predatory Paramedic
In the first civil verdict resulting from the predatory behavior of a paramedic, a Portland, Ore., jury has awarded $2.25 million to a woman who was molested in the back of an ambulance while being transported to a hospital.
Three other women had complained about the paramedic, Lannie Haszard, in the two years before he groped Royshekka Herring in December 2007. She sued his employer, American Medical Response, for keeping him on the job “when it knew or had reason to know that he was likely to sexually abuse ill or injured female patients.” more...
September 11, 2009
Toyota Suppressed Evidence in Rollover Cases, Injury Victims Say
MARSHALL, Texas (CN) - Dozens of plaintiffs say Toyota withheld evidence in liability cases that involved deaths and injuries. They say a Toyota house counsel documented the company's campaign "to conceal, withhold, and destroy evidence and information, and obstruct justice" in an internal memo, for which he was harassed and driven from the company. more...
September 9, 2009
Woman claims nursing home neglect caused mother's death
GALVESTON - A Matagorda County woman claims a League City nursing home bears responsibility for her mother's death, recent court documents say.
In a civil liability lawsuit filed Aug. 31 in Galveston County District Court, Lynda Calloway of Sargent accuses Harborview Care Center of improperly looking after Doris Beard.
September 8.2009
National Life Settlements Investors Due $20 Million in Restitution
AS OF 2009-9-4 THE JUDGMENT AND INDICTMENT IN THIS MATTER IS AVAILABLE AT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S WEBSITE AT NO COST WHATSOEVER. IT CAN BE OBTAINED HERE WITH A CONVENIENCE FEE OF $6.84.
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has reached a settlement that will provide defrauded investors more than $20 million from a phony investment plan whose assets were frozen by the state. The frozen funds will largely be returned to teachers and retirees who were promised additional financial security and larger returns on their investments. Travis County District Judge Stephen Yelenosky approved the settlement.
September 4, 2009
Dallas wrongful death attorney contends Fort Worth police used excessive force, killed Taser victim
Dallas, Texas — The use of a Taser stun gun has taken another life and Texas taser injury lawyer, Brian A. Eberstein has filed a lawsuit naming the City of Fort Worth and Fort Worth Police Department officer at fault.
Eberstein, who represents the family of Michael Patrick Jacobs, Jr., asserts the use of excessive force was used when the 24-year old, mentally challenged victim suffered multiple electrical shots from the Taser gun on April 18, 2009.
September 3, 2009
Prison worker sues TDCJ over back pay
A Jefferson County woman claiming the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has failed to fully compensate her is suing the department for more than two years' back pay.
Plaintiff Valerie Mahfood filed a lawsuit against TDCJ on Aug. 27 in Jefferson County District Court. more...
September 2, 2009
Texas Supreme Court cites limits to med-mal law
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline)-The Medical malpractice law in Texas does not extend to claims unrelated to treatment, the state Supreme Court ruled last week.
In the case of Marks v. St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, the state high court was asked if an injury caused by a defective hospital bed constituted a "health care liability," subject the expert-report requirement imposed by the state's recent medical malpractice reforms. more...
September 1, 2009
How To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney
Personal injury can be disastrous, whether it is due to an auto/truck/ industrial accident or through medical malpractice. However, it tends to emerge as a cause of further annoyance if you receive no indemnity. So, if you are injured, say somewhere in Houston and wish to be compensated for your injury, medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering from the insurance company, think again. Insurance companies usually try to quickly settle out of court prior to the victim receiving the proper medical evaluation and usually offer low compensations, thus making hiring a personal injury attorney a must to ensure that you receive the proper compensation you are claiming. more...
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