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April 23, 2015 | Firm News

Only 3% of Lawyers in Texas are Board Certified!

You might find it hard to believe that only about 3% of all Attorneys in Texas are Board Certified. I know I did the 1st time I found out! Watch this video for a bit more information: If you would like a board certified lawyer working for you on your Personal Injury cases, call us…

October 8, 2014 | Firm News

Spotlight on Cook IVC Filters

Cook manufactures two types of retrievable IVC filters that have come under lots of scrutiny: the Gunther Tulip and the Cook Celect. Part of the problem is that while these filters are, in theory, retrievable, it’s not that easy in practice. Also, the longer the filter remains in place, the harder it is to remove….

September 21, 2014 | Firm News

The Case Against Risperdal

Like many prescription drugs, the magnitude of Risperdal’s side effects only came to the public’s awareness after many people had been negatively affected. Risperdal has many downsides. But the one that’s garnered the most attention is young men growing breasts after regular use. This can lead to psychological damage, and to painful procedures like liposuction…

August 25, 2014 | Firm News

How Common are Trucking Accidents?

While commercial trucks are involved in only a small percentage of all accidents, they pack a high fatality rate. A passenger vehicle is no match for an enormous 18-wheeler. So when these accidents occur, tragedies almost inevitably ensue. Approximately half a million trucks get in accidents across the United States in a given year, resulting…

August 20, 2014 | Firm News

What Constitutes Negligent Driving in Texas?

A driver is doing 60 in a 25 mph zone, and can’t stop in time when a kid’s skateboard suddenly shoots into the road, followed by the kid retrieving it. A driver is only going half a block on what appears to be a deserted street, so ignores a one-way sign, causing a collision. Another…

August 6, 2014 | Firm News

Texas Texting and Distracted Driving Laws

People send more than 171.3 billion text messages per month in the U.S. and its territories. Quite a few of these are sent while driving. When it comes to banning texting while driving Texas is, not surprisingly, one of the nation’s last holdouts. Despite the fact that one in four crashes involves distracted drivers, and…

July 17, 2014 | Firm News

I’ve been in accident, when do I need a lawyer?

Last year, drivers in Dallas sustained 5,129 serious injuries in a total of 26,846 car wrecks. Another 146 people were killed, and many more suffered minor injuries and/or damage to their cars. No matter how good a driver you are, there’s always the problem of the other guy on the road – the one who’s…