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Driverless Cars and the Future of Auto Accident Liability

The idea that cars could drive themselves was once thought to be merely a fantasy. Today, virtually every major auto manufacturer is in a foot race to be the first to get driverless cars into production. In fact, there are 52 different companies in California alone that have... Read More >

The Effects of the Roundup Verdict on Settlement

Updates on Original Article Update 9/24 Monsanto has settled approximately 100,000 Roundup lawsuits against them for a total of 11 billion dollars.  There are over 50,000 Roundup lawsuits against Monsanto pending. Update 11/23 On November 20, 2023, Bayer was hit with a 1.5... Read More >

Pitfalls in Nursing Home Slip and Fall Injury Cases

As the elderly population continues to grow, the fall risk continues to grow as well. 60 percent of nursing home residents suffer at least one serious fall. Many of these victims have pre-existing conditions. So, nursing home fall injuries are usually quite severe. That... Read More >

Seven Types of Anesthesiology-Related Errors

During both scheduled and emergency surgeries, patients often count on anesthesiologists to make the surgeon’s job easier and expedite recovery. But too often, things go wrong. In fact, anesthesia errors are one of the leading causes of Texas medical malpractice claims. These... Read More >

The Grounded Boeing Planes and Potential Loss of Use Claims

Following two major crashes and an apparent link to a faulty navigation system, the Boeing 737 Max 8 and Boeing 737 Max 9 were grounded worldwide. The United States was the last to ground the Boeing jets on March 13, 2019. With over 370 of these planes in operation around the... Read More >

$775 Million Dollar Xarelto Lawsuits Settlement

Five years after the $650 Million Pradaxa settlement, another drug company has agreed to pay big money to resolve claims that its blood thinner was a defective pharmaceutical product.  The 775 million dollar settlement covers roughly 25,000 individual lawsuits in both federal... Read More >

Think Twice Before Loaning Out Your Jet Ski or Waverunner

Texans own nearly 600,000 boats, putting the state at number six nationally. Getting out on the water on a boat or personal watercraft can be a relaxing and refreshing way to escape the Texas heat. However, ensuring that boats and personal watercraft (PWC) are operated by... Read More >

Can Homeowner’s Insurance Refuse to Cover Dog Bites?

Homeowner’s insurance can refuse to cover an insured for dog bites and other damages done by a pet that lives in the covered household if there is an exclusion in the coverage that applies to damages or injuries caused by dogs or if there is no legal liability for the bite.... Read More >

Is Workers’ Compensation Coverage Required in Texas?

Are Employers Required to Have Workers' Compensation in Texas? No. Texas is the only state in the entire United States that does not protect its labor force by requiring employers to carry Workers’ Compensation. Texas is a very unique state. Many of the differences between... Read More >

Who is Liable for Texas Apartment Fires?

When you live in an apartment you have no control over whether other tenants are cautious when they do things like cook or smoke. As a result, many apartment fires are started by tenant negligence. But sometimes the landlord's negligence either causes or contributes to the... Read More >

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