Many people think of the legal system as fixed, but in fact, it is constantly evolving. As society changes, laws and legal practices must adapt with it. Personal injury law is no exception. Over the past 5 years, new social media apps have changed the way personal injury attorneys gather evidence and think about liability. …
If someone I know has been bitten by a dangerous dog, what is the likelihood of getting a settlement? Who pays if the owner of the dog doesn’t have any money?
Dog bites (when a dog bites someone other than its owner) leading to insurance claims are fairly common in the United States. According to the Insurance Information Institute, liability claims related to dog bites and other dog-related injuries cost homeowners’ insurers $797 million in 2019. And the number of dog bite claims nationwide rose to …
Oil Field Injuries: What You Need To Know
As the leading crude oil producer in the nation, Texas relies on its oil fields and oil field workers. They are important to our state’s economy and a valued resource from which we all benefit. But oil field work can be dangerous. Texas also leads the other states in oil field fatalities, according to the …
Where did Hernia mesh makers go wrong?
Many of us have seen advertisements regarding lawsuits against the makers of hernia mesh. Why do these lawsuits seem to be so common? In general, lawsuits against the makers of hernia mesh claim that the mesh wasn’t a good design (made from materials that shrink or harden or otherwise complicate a person’s health over time). …