Key Takeaways: Houston Car Accident Statistics Record Fatalities: Houston recorded 339 traffic deaths in 2024, a 48-person increase from 2023 and the highest total ever documented, according to TxDOT. Crash Volume: The city reported approximately 66,236 total crashes,... Read More >
All Posts By Paul Cannon
Jury Hits Uber with 8.5 Million Dollar Verdict in Ride Share Sexual Assault Case
On February 5, 2026, a U.S. jury reached a verdict in Phoenix, Arizona, on the first bellwether Uber/ ride share sexual assault case that made it to trial. The jury ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million after finding the company liable. The lawsuit, brought by plaintiff Jaylynn Dean,... Read More >
Major Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements
There have been two major social media addiction lawsuit settlements in the past month by two of the big-name defendants in the social media addiction litigation. The bellwether social media addiction lawsuit involving the minor identified as “KGM” and the four... Read More >
Simmons and Fletcher Receive the Katy Cares, Inc. Warriors for Charity Award
Dr. Dawid Pieterse, Ph.D., president of Katy Cares, Inc., met with us today to award Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., with their Warriors for Charity Award. Katy Cares, Inc. presents this award to individuals and companies that have demonstrated community involvement by... Read More >
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Students with Disabilities Scholarship Essay Competition
Each year since 2021, Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., has held a scholarship competition for Students with Disabilities. Each student writes an essay describing how they overcame the challenges of their disability to succeed in their first year of college. This year, we received... Read More >
Simmons and Fletcher Represent Family of Fatal Katy Dog Attack Victim
12/24/2025 For Immediate Release: The law firm of Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., has been retained to represent the family of Chhay Leang, who died during a dog attack that occurred on December 15, 2025, at the Mason Creek Park North Hike & Bike Trail in Katy, Texas. Mr.... Read More >
Christmas Present Giveaway at BBBS 2025
Attorney Christopher Fletcher stuffs gift bags for the littles at Big Brother Big Sister. Our Attorneys, Paul H. Cannon and Christopher K. Fletcher, along with Jackie Fletcher and Sydney Cannon, spent Saturday morning at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston headquarters,... Read More >
Simmons and Fletcher Sponsor Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Party 2025
On December 2, 2025, Christopher Fletcher and his wife, Jackie, along with a team from Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., sponsored the Annual Big Brothers and Big Sisters Holiday Extravaganza, a party for Bigs, Littles, and their families. In addition to assisting with setting up... Read More >
Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Present the Fall Freedom Fest Nov. 8, 2025
The law firm of Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., is proud to be a presenting sponsor of the Fall Freedom Fest. Join us on November 8, 2025, as we honor and celebrate our Veterans with a fun, family-friendly, FREE festival. There will be live music, entertainment, events, and... Read More >
Simmons and Fletcher Table Sponsors of Kailee Mills Foundation Gala 11/1/2025
On November 1, 2025, the Kailee Mills Foundation will hold its annual Buckeld in Black Gala to raise money for their cause of teaching America's youth the importance of always wearing a seatbelt. Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., are proud to be a table sponsor of this event and do... Read More >