Whether you plan to stay for 12 months or 12 years, your apartment is your home, and you should feel safe there. One of the major perks of renting an apartment is that maintenance is generally included in your lease. However, accidents can happen in apartment complexes if the... Read More >
The 3M Bair Hugger Warming Blanket Mass Tort Litigation Moves Forward
Roughly 5000-6000 plaintiffs have been through a bumpy ride in the Bair Hugger mass tort litigation. About 5060 Bair Hugger lawsuits were dismissed with most later reinstated. Additionally, new ones have been filed. As of this 3M Bair Hugger Litigation update, 5250 lawsuits... Read More >
Big News For AFFF Fire Fighter Cancer Claims: Defendants Settle PFA Lawsuits vs Cities
For Immediate Release June 2, 2023 Big news today for Firefighters who developed cancer after exposure to PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and are now in the AFFF Firefighter foam litigation as well as others who are pursuing PFAS lawsuits. Reuters... Read More >
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Slip and Fall Case in Texas?
How long your Texas slip and fall case takes to settle depends on a variety of factors. With an experienced Texas slip and fall attorney by your side, you may be able to reduce the length of negotiations and reach a fair slip-and-fall settlement without a protracted legal... Read More >
Former Magnolia Youth Pastor Admits to Sexual Assault on Teens
If you have been following local news, you have likely seen the stories of a former Magnolia, Texas pastor who showed up at the police station to come clean about sexually assaulting several teenage boys that had been left in his charge. Michael Romero (now age 51) was a youth... Read More >
Are Ubers Safer Than Taxis?
Updated 2/16/2024 Uber has been the subject of a lot of negative publicity from disputes over the way drivers are compensated to concerns about screening and safety for passengers and drivers alike. In 2018, CNN reported 103 accusations of sexual assault by Uber drivers.... Read More >
Institutionalized Sexual Abuse: A New Personal Injury Law Frontier
You may hear it referred to as the “troubled teen industry litigation” or “institutionalized sexual abuse litigation,” but it all amounts to the same thing: for decades, vulnerable young men and women have been exposed to sexual abuse and exploitation at the hands of... Read More >
Texas Supreme Court to Offer New Guidance on Non-Economic Damages in Personal Injury Claims
Non-economic damages are a complicated part of personal injury claims. They represent subjective losses and do not have a definitive dollar value. How does one go about placing a monetary value on experiences like physical pain, mental suffering, or the loss of a loved... Read More >
Can Dog Bites Cause Permanent Injuries?
People often make the mistake of thinking that only a bite from a stereotyped "aggressive breed" like a Rottweiler bite or a German Shepherd bite can cause a serious injury. However, even the smallest of dogs can cause serious permanent scarring if they get you the wrong way.... Read More >
Can You File a Lawsuit for a Louisiana Sexual Molestation Occurring in the Past?
In 1993, Louisiana enacted legislation allowing the survivors of sexual molestation and abuse in Louisiana to have until their 28th birthday to file a civil lawsuit for damages against their abusers and any organizations empowering or protecting them such as clergy, schools, or... Read More >
New York Sexual Abuse Lawyers Able to Help Survivors For Past Abuse
Past adult sexual abuse survivors in New York have the ability to bring claims against abusers and institutions such as private schools, churches, prisons, and clubs that empowered the abusers thanks to a “lookback” statute enacted by the New York legislature. New York... Read More >
What Happens When I Report a Dog Bite in Texas?
When you report a dog bite in Texas to animal control, an officer investigates the bite incident to determine the following: who owns the dog whether the dog has been vaccinated for rabies whether the dog currently has rabies whether the dog is dangerous. If the... Read More >
Can Working on a Ship Affect Your Hearing?
Are you a shipyard employee, or do you frequently work on boats out at sea? If so, then you are likely familiar with the loud and consistent noises you hear while out at sea or working on ships in the yard. While most maritime workers take these noise levels as just another part... Read More >
Outdoor Kitchens Recalled Due to Risk of Burn Injury
Paradise Grill Burn Injury Lawsuits As a consumer, you expect the products you buy to be safe, especially when you use them as expected and directed by the manufacturer. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Dangerous and defective products make their way onto store... Read More >
Don’t Fall for the Auto Insurance Adjuster’s “Early Offer” Trap
One of the current trends with insurance companies is to try to save themselves money by tricking auto collision injury victims into settling their cases before they even have had time to understand the full extent of their injuries. State Farm calls it their "early offer." But... Read More >