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Unstable Platform Leads to Death of Texas Construction Worker Tragedy struck in New Braunfels recently when a 41-year-old man fell to his death while working on a construction site. The man was employed as a painting subcontractor when the platform he was standing on gave way. The man fell more than 30 feet; he…

Woman Suffers Infection After Swallowing Metal Wire in McDonald’s Sandwich When it comes to personal injury cases, it is easy for a seemingly minor matter to become a costly and life-changing injury or illness. Soft tissue damage, back and neck injuries and serious infections can all stem from apparently minor incidents, leading to extended…

Woman Flees Scene After Fatal Drunk Driving Accident When a car accident occurs, it is imperative that those involved stop to render assistance and trade information. Not only is fleeing the scene of an accident a serious crime, it also represents a severe danger to injured drivers and passengers. In many cases, injured victims…

Truck Strikes Overpass, Leaving One Dead; Oversize Load Suspected Truck drivers bear a much higher level of responsibility than most other motorists on the road. Trucks are large, heavy and slow to stop, making it difficult for truck drivers to respond to emergencies. The sheer size of an 18-wheeler means that other motorists almost…

Negligent Restaurateurs and the Risk of Foodborne Illness When we visit a restaurant, we put our faith in that establishment. We trust that the building will be clean and sanitary, that the food will be prepared properly and that all safety standards will be obeyed. When a restaurant breaches the trust we place in…

Family Sues Tire Manufacturer After Fatal Accident As drivers, we put a great deal of trust in the components of our vehicles. We trust that the brakes will work properly, that the airbags will detonate in a crash, and that our tires will remain sound throughout the course of normal use. We trust that…

Protecting the Rights of Motorcyclists Through Personal Injury Lawsuits Motorcyclists face a number of unique challenges on the roadway. Protected by little more than leather clothing and a helmet, riders are exposed to much greater risk of injury than car and truck drivers. In addition, riders suffer all-too-frequent collisions at the hands of drivers…

Depositions Set for GM Employees in Faulty Ignition Switch Case In 2014, General Motors made the shocking announcement that it would be recalling more than 800,000 small vehicles due to an apparent safety threat. According to the company, faulty ignition switches could, under certain circumstances, cause the car to shut off during operation. This…

Can a Personal Injury Lawsuit Make Sports Safer? It is an unfortunate fact that in many people’s eyes, personal injury lawsuits have a certain stigma – when some people think of injury lawyers, they imagine a clichéd image of ambulance chasers and whiplash fakers. The fact is, however, that personal injury lawsuits play an…

Nina Pham, the Nurse who was Infected with Ebola, Files Lawsuit Against Employer As the Ebola outbreak unfolded last year, the entire nation watched anxiously as it spread through West Africa and eventually arrived on our shores. When a patient turned up in Texas, many were confident that our country’s first-rate medical facilities and…