A: Every state has certain time limits, called "statutes of limitations," which govern the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. In some states, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit arising out of an … [Read more...]
Department of Justice Announces $9.1 Million Settlement in Defective Ear Plug Case
3M to Pay $9.1 Million to Settle Defective Ear Plug Claim Injured Military Personnel May Have Claims Over Defective Earplugs If you served in the armed forces of the United States between 2003 and 2015, and use the dual-end or reversible “Combat … [Read more...]
The Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Law in Texas
When you've been hurt in an accident, one of the first places you turn to help you get reimbursement for your losses is your insurance company. For many, that's an unpleasant experience. Let's face it—insurance companies are in business to make a … [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...]
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...]
Not Our Brother’s Keeper: The Duty (Or Lack Thereof) to Act In Texas
As a general proposition, there is no duty on the part of any citizen of this, and most other states, to render aid to third parties at risk of harm. “[I]t may be said generally, as a matter of law, that a mere bystander who did not create the … [Read more...]
Rear-End Collisions in Texas: Those Golden Years Have Gone!
The fact that an accident has occurred does not necessarily mean that someone was at fault. As the courts of this state have long recognized: “It is not that in any case negligence can be assumed from the mere fact of the accident and injury...”. … [Read more...]
RECOVERY OF MEDICAL EXPENSES IN TEXAS: PAID OR INCURRED
Personal injury claimants seek redress in our courts primarily for the recovery of monies meant to compensate them fully for their injuries. One of the primary sources of damages in this context are the monies spent to treat the injuries related to … [Read more...]