According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the use of prescription pharmaceutical products has skyrocketed in the United States over the last 10 years. Researchers used information gathered as part of a … [Read more...]
Beaumont Man Files Premises Liability Wrongful Death Claim
Andrew Teel, a Beaumont resident, has filed a wrongful death action against Sienna Apartment Homes, as well as its parent company and property manager, alleging premises liability and gross negligence in the death of his wife and newborn daughter in … [Read more...]
Texas Lawmaker Seeks to Repeal Senate Bill 4
Earlier this month, Fort Worth State Representative Ramon Romero filed a proposal that would repeal Texas Senate Bill 4. SB4, set to become effective on September 1, 2017, cracks down on so-called "sanctuary" cities, municipalities that opt not to … [Read more...]
Adverse Side Effects from Mesh Implants
Experienced Medical Product Liability Attorneys—Hernia Mesh If you've had surgery to repair a hernia in the past few years, or even as long ago as the late 1980s, there's a chance that a surgical mesh was implanted as part of the process. The mesh … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Allows Limited Version of Travel Ban
The United States Supreme Court issued an unsigned order on Monday, allowing a very limited version of the travel ban the President attempted to implement by executive order in January. The original travel ban would have imposed a total ban, for a … [Read more...]
Criminal Responsibilities For The Conduct Of Another
CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE CONDUCT OF ANOTHER Section 7.02 Penal Code: There are situations where a person may be held criminally responsible for the conduct of someone else. This is called the "Law of Parties." This is truly a way where a … [Read more...]
What to Do If You Are Hurt on Summer Vacation
It's summer!! School's out and the weather is great. Time to start preparing for that vacation you planned last winter. And there's even better news! Gas prices are still the lowest they've been in nearly a decade, so it won't cost you an arm and a … [Read more...]
Zoo Train Derailment Update
New information has been released from the June 1 Louisville Zoo train derailment that left more than 20 people injured. Apparently the accident happened on the driver’s first day. The 18 year-old operator of the train had just begun driving the … [Read more...]
What Are The Most Frequent Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?
Knowing the Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents Can Help You Ride Safer Motorcyclists have long been at much greater risk of accident and injury on the nation's roadways, with a fatality rate more than 30 times that of other motorists. Some of … [Read more...]
Sealing Criminal History Information from the General Public
NONDISCLOSURE - Determining Eligibility Flow Chart: For Offenses Occurring Before 09-01-2015: 1. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY: Was person placed on deferred community supervision (probation) and completed probation and case dismissed and discharged from … [Read more...]
Protect Your Legal Rights – Seek Medical Care Immediately after a Car Accident
When you've been in any type of a motor vehicle accident, whether it's a minor collision or a high-speed crash, you want to protect your legal rights. One of the most important steps to do just that is to seek medical attention as soon as possible. … [Read more...]
Can You File Bankruptcy More than Once? Just Ask Donald Trump
President Has Declared Bankruptcy 6 Times The federal bankruptcy laws were established to give individuals and business owners the opportunity for a fresh start. Ideally, with that fresh start, and with the lessons learned that forced you into … [Read more...]