A woman in Virginia has just been awarded $110.5 million in a Johnson & Johnson talcum powder lawsuit. This is the fourth recent case against J&J that shows the company ignored a possible link between its talcum-based products and cancer. The 62-year-old Lois Slemp was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in … Continue reading
When you shop for a product, you typically weigh a number of competing factors. You consider the cost, its availability, whether it is well suited for your needs and its reliability. Cost is a big factor for many families, but you also want to consider its safety. For any sizable … Continue reading
It is without question that human beings depend heavily on their environment, and the resources it provides. For motor vehicles to operate properly, humans rely on the natural resource of oil to fuel transportation in the modern day. It is important to understand the relationship between the needs of human … Continue reading
It happens to us all. At some point in our lives, we are more than likely going to be in a motor vehicle collision. Whether it’s your fault or not you’ll be forced to deal with the frustration of the incident, the property damage to your vehicle, and your bodily … Continue reading
NO! In Texas, it is against the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct to allow an attorney to PAY for cases. A lot of attorneys in Texas, and especially in SOUTH Texas, solicit and obtain clients against the rules. Barratry is defined by the statutes: “(a) A person commits an … Continue reading
The quick answer is no. For the most part, personal injury settlements and awards are NOT taxed by the federal or state government, with a few exceptions. Once a case settles before litigation, or a resolution is reached at some point during the litigation process, the state nor the federal … Continue reading
Unfortunately, the legal landscape surrounding insurance claims can often be complex and frustrating, particularly when seeking recourse for damages incurred in accidents involving commercial vehicles. While one may be inclined to pursue legal action against an insurance company directly, the intricacies of the law dictate otherwise. In most cases, individuals … Continue reading
Motorcycle riders are in a unique position on the road in that they are exposed to dangers that are not met by automobile drivers and other motorists. For they are less stable and less visible than other vehicles on the road. As a result, motorcyclists must be aware of the … Continue reading
Transportation accidents are the most common cause of fatal workplace injuries in the oil and gas extraction industries. This type of accident was responsible for causing close to 50 percent of the industry’s workplace fatalities in 2011. The next most common type of accident involves workers being struck by an … Continue reading
Who is Responsible for a Trucking Accident? If you were injured a truck crash, where would you begin? Your injuries were the result of someone else’s negligence, but who’s responsible? Many people may assume the truck driver and/or trucking company would be liable. However, that is only the beginning … Continue reading
