The way we, as patients, view our medical providers has always been a source of amazement to me. If someone walks into a lawyer’s office with a serious tax problem and the lawyer says that he considers the problem serious enough to require several days of research by a team of attorneys in consultation with specialists in the field, the client walks out thinking “What a clever and careful attorney I have.” On the other hand, the same client when put in the situation of being a medical patient, who after being examined by his doctor, if told by the physician “Your problem is serious. I want to make sure that I come to the right diagnosis so I will spend some time researching the problem and consult with others” is apt to think “What a terrible doctor. Why doesn’t he know what is wrong with me?”

We have created a myth in our society that doctors are infallible, that they don’t make errors, don’t have to look things up, and have a compendium of knowledge that incorporates every disease, every treatment, and every consequence of treatment in their field and know it all by heart! Nothing, of course, could be further from the truth. Doctors do make mistakes, do forget, and don’t know everything. How did the myth of infallibility have its inception? I believe it has been fostered by doctors themselves. Doctors are taught from their first day in medical school that they are supposed to be infallible and when they do not live up to this impossible goal they are so embarrassed and are shamed that errors are rarely reported and, therefore, even more rarely corrected. I am not the first one to come to this conclusion. An excellent article was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association entitled Error in Medicine by Dr. Lucian L. Leape. Dr. Leape is a Harvard Medical Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management of the Harvard School of Public Health. The article is a reasoned approach to what causes errors in medicine and what can be done to reduce them. When the article was published in December of 1994 it gained little notice except for the notoriety which it produced by reporting about the 180,000 people who die each year as the result of doctor-induced injury and that that is the equivalent of three jumbo-jet crashes every two days. That statistic and characterization have been often quoted. The important part of the article is about what causes medical errors and what, if anything, is being done to prevent them. Dr. Leape’s hypothesis is that the infallibility myth fostered by medical training results in fear, guilt, anger, embarrassment, and humiliation when an error occurs. As a consequence, errors are rarely reported. When an error comes to light, usually because a serious injury has occurred, hospital and physician groups fail to correct the problem and instead punish or eliminate the perpetrator of the error rather than reviewing the underlying causes. When a resident cuts off the wrong appendage, the resident is disciplined, retrained, or drummed out of the program rather than analyzing why we have residents work for 36 hours in a row without sleep so they are prone to make those kinds of errors.

Most errors in medicine deal with medication errors. Yet the same safeguards exist with respect to the dispensing of medicine that has been in place since the time of Hippocrates. The ultimate end-user, in the form of a single nurse, is given the responsibility of making sure that the right medication in the right dosage goes to the right patient, hundreds if not thousands of times every day. There is no planned redundancy. A simple bar code mechanism could dispense the medications quicker and probably more economically with far fewer errors. Medicine is so steeped in tradition that it is as if it cannot get out of its own way to come up with imaginative solutions to problems such as these.

Comparing the error rate in medicine to that of almost any other industry where human life is at stake leaves medicine far back in the pack. If medical statistics are to be believed, somewhere between 1% and 20% of patients admitted to hospitals suffer a serious injury at the hands of a doctor or a nurse. If that statistic applied to the airline industry, no one would ever get on a flight. It isn’t that pilots are any smarter than doctors or that their job is any less complex, it is just that systems have been analyzed in the aviation industry on an institutional basis to prevent disasters. Every aviation accident is investigated by the National Transportation and Safety Board. Pilots are encouraged to report mistakes through a system of Aviation Safety Reporting which is both confidential and free of punishment. Pilots recognize that they are fallible and as a consequence have to follow routine checklists with the backup of a co-pilot. Airplanes are designed with multiple redundant systems. It is expected and anticipated that pilots will make errors. In fact, studies show that errors are made routinely on every flight. A system is in effect to absorb and respond to those errors instantaneously. Lights go off, horns sound, air traffic controllers correct the problem, co-pilots point out the mistake followed by a simple thank you on behalf of the pilot and a routine continuation of the flight without fear of punishment or social ostracism. Aviation recognizes that everyone makes mistakes and has built-in mechanisms necessary to anticipate them and correct them before harm is done. While pilots cannot start an aircraft or even shut it off without a complicated written checklist that has to be followed the same way every time, the most complex of brain or heart surgeries take place every day without a written protocol. Manufacturers of aircraft publish pilot operating handbooks which must be rigidly followed by every pilot who flies that make and model of aircraft regardless of whether it’s in Florida, Kentucky, or Timbuktu. Yet the same operation is performed dozens of different ways in different sequences even in the same hospital by different doctors and even by the same doctor at different times. It is as if we do not dare to question our physicians for fear of disrupting the myth of infallibility. Everyone thinks that their doctor is error-free. Only other people’s doctors make the kind of mistakes that end up in lawsuits. The reality is that all doctors make mistakes and by holding physicians to an impossible standard, which they themselves not only tolerate but insist upon, the system never changes and the same mistakes are made over and over again at different places at different times. Because they occur routinely at 5,000 hospitals across the country, they do not make the newspapers and there is no public outcry for reform as occurs when 300 people die at once when 747 crashes.

It is way past the time for all of us, including our medical providers, to realize that, the myth of infallibility is just that, a myth. People make mistakes, and doctors are people. If someone is injured or killed as a result, their family is entitled to be compensated. In addition, analysis ought to take place as to what caused the mistake in the first place. System errors ought to be corrected if they exist, and systems ought to be designed in advance to accept the inevitability of error, plan for it and, if possible, avoid its occurrence.

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Disability Benefits

Filing for federal disability benefits after a severe and life-changing injury can involve bureaucratic red tape and complicated paperwork and documentation that may prove challenging to individuals and families who are just beginning to recover after a traumatic accident.

Our Law Firm is dedicated to cutting through the red tape to help our clients obtain the full value of any federal disability benefits to which they may be entitled, including:

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD or SSDI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Survivors’ benefits
ERISA
Any long term disability insurance benefits
We are here to help you get the care and support you need to make the most out of life. Contact us today to receive a free consultation.

Attorneys Fighting Denied Disability Claims
Approximately 60 percent of initial claims for Social Security disability benefits are initially denied. Our experienced attorneys have a substantial record of success in convincing the government to reconsider disability claims and grant eventual approval.

We are ideally qualified to identify, develop and manage disability benefits claims for clients who have suffered the most serious injuries or life-altering conditions, including:

Spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis, paraplegia, or quadriplegia
Brain injury resulting in permanent cognitive deficits
Amputation
Heart attack, heart disease, and stroke
Blindness
To learn more about your options in filing for disability benefits or challenging a denied benefits claim, please call our office toll-free to receive a free case evaluation. You may also e-mail us now for a rapid response.

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Insurance Disputes
Insurance Claims Issues in Personal Injury Cases

At our personal injury law firm, our team of accomplished attorneys has demonstrated exceptional skill in the management of insurance claims and negotiation of substantial settlements after a serious personal injury or wrongful death in a fatal accident.

As an elite personal injury firm, we have the knowledge and resources to take immediate and decisive action following a car accident or any other accident which results in severe injuries, such as:

Spinal cord injury and paralysis
Brain injury resulting in temporary or permanent disability
Amputation resulting in an inability to work in a former profession
We will act to preserve the physical evidence and can launch an immediate investigation with the help of a team of independent experts such as accident recreation specialists and medical professionals.

Our goal is to firmly establish liability and to obtain the full coverage to which you are entitled in any insurance claim. Please contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

Bad Faith in Insurance Claims
Some insurance companies routinely deny claims or attempt to shortchange accident victims in other ways as part of an intentional strategy of maximizing profits by minimizing insurance payouts.

The dedicated lawyers of our Law Firm will fight to make certain that the insurance company lives up to its legal obligation to pay valid claims fully and promptly. We will aggressively seek every legal remedy available in cases of bad faith insurance practices, such as:

Denial of valid insurance claims
Partial or delayed payment of claims
Failure to promptly investigate claims

If you are having difficulty in obtaining the payment you deserve on an insurance claim for an auto accident or serious injury, please call our office toll-free today. You may also e-mail us now for a rapid response.

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Defective Products Liability
Product Liability Lawyers, Advocates for Consumer Safety

Our Law Firm provides intelligent legal advice and highly experienced representation to the survivors of accidents and injuries caused by dangerous and defective products.

Product liability cases generally involve complicated legal and regulatory issues. Even before the trial begins, your lawyer may have to examine and understand literally thousands of documents and pieces of evidence. Product liability cases are not suited to any but the most highly experienced attorneys.

The team at our Law Firm combines over 25 years of service to clients with the substantial resources and proven legal skill necessary to manage even the most complex product liability litigation. Please contact us today to schedule a free and informative consultation.

Experienced Representation in Claims of Defective Product Liability
These are high-profile and high-stakes cases. Many manufacturers have a team of high-paid lawyers to represent their interests when one of their products causes injury or wrongful death.

You deserve the same level of professional representation and dedicated advocacy. Our Law Firm is a leader in the fight to protect consumer safety from negligent manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of dangerous and deadly products, such as:

Dangerous toys, clothing, playground equipment, and other products for children
Dangerous home appliances and garden equipment
Defective industrial equipment and machinery
Tire defects, seat belt injuries, and other cases involving faulty automotive parts and products
If you believe your injury or the loss of a loved one was caused by a faulty consumer product or a defective piece of commercial equipment, please contact our office today to schedule an informative consultation.

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Elder Abuse & Nursing Home Neglect

If you suspect that your loved one is a victim of intentional abuse or negligence at a nursing home or managed care facility, it is extremely important to act now. Filing a well-crafted formal complaint with the ombudsman can fulfill two purposes: to put the facility on notice that they must take action to remedy the situation, and to establish your legal right to seek maximum compensation in a lawsuit claiming elder abuse or nursing home neglect.

If we can show willful disregard on the part of the nursing home for your claims of elder abuse or neglect, we can seek attorney’s fees and legal costs in addition to the financial damages available in a personal injury suit.

Elder abuse claims may survive your loved one. If you need experienced legal advice and highly professional representation to explore your options for stopping elder abuse and making the perpetrators pay, please contact the experienced trial lawyers at our Law Firm today for a free consultation.

Lawyers Telling the Truth about Elder Abuse and Neglect
Many people are reluctant to file a complaint when they suspect that an elderly loved one is being abused or neglected. Often the staff and administration at the managed care or assisted living facility have convenient answers to any suspicion.

Do not let fear or embarrassment keep you from protecting your loved one. Contact us immediately if you see signs or have any suspicions of any form of elder abuse or neglect, including:

Battery
Sexual assault
Bedsores, dehydration, or malnutrition due to nursing home neglect
Broken bones from a fall due to negligent supervision or from violent elder abuse

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Child Sexual Abuse & Molestation
Advocates for Survivors of Child Molestation and Sexual Abuse

The criminal justice system represents “the people”. In cases of sexual abuse or statutory rape, the goal of police and prosecutors is to obtain a conviction.

We represent the interests of the child and the family who have been victimized by an abuser. We are proud of our record of success in making perpetrators of child molestation, child sexual abuse, and statutory rape pay and pay dearly for the harm they have caused.

If you need the help of an experienced and dedicated legal advocate to seek real justice and real recovery for your child, please contact us today.

A Lifelong Commitment to Survivors of Child Abuse and Molestation

Sexual abuse and exploitation can leave deep psychological scars on a child. The capable attorneys at our Law Firm understand that in order for recovery to proceed, professional counseling will often be required for the victim and for the entire family.

We know that a thorough evaluation by a respected mental health professional — one with extensive experience in the specific issues that affect the victims of child sexual abuse and their families — is an essential first step in any plan of recovery.

We will apply our substantial resources, professional dedication, and proven litigation skill to the task of securing the maximum financial compensation and professional support your child and your family deserves.

Please contact our office today to discuss your case in a free and completely confidential consultation.

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Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys: Paralysis and Permanent Disability

If you were rendered paraplegic or quadriplegic or suffered temporary or permanent partial paralysis of any kind following a spinal cord injury, our Law Firm can help you obtain the financial compensation you deserve.

We offer high-quality service, dedicated advocacy, and experienced trial representation you can trust. Our respected attorneys are passionate about helping people with spinal cord injuries obtain real recovery through powerful negotiation or trial litigation.

If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord injury, severed nerves, or any substantial nerve damage that resulted in a life-changing disability, please contact us today to receive a free case evaluation.

Life-Altering Injuries Require a Lifetime Recovery Plan
At our Law Firm, we have established a reputation for producing real results and real financial recovery in serious personal injury cases. We are trial lawyers. We are highly skilled in the negotiation of insurance settlements and in the prosecution of lawsuits against the negligent parties who cause spinal cord injury.

Our primary goal is to help our clients obtain maximum financial recovery after an accident or negligent injury that results in lifelong disability. We take our service to survivors of spinal cord injury very seriously. We go beyond seeking compensation for immediate medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages. We focus on ensuring that future costs are figured into the settlement calculations or trial award, including:

Mobility needs (vehicle conversions, wheelchairs, scooters, etc.)
Renovations to your home (ramps, lowered countertops, etc.)
Long-term physical therapy
Occupational rehabilitation
Home health care, if necessary
With the help of our team of attorneys and leading independent experts (economists, life care planners, accident reconstruction specialists, etc.) we can help you develop a plan for obtaining the support you deserve over your lifetime, including any disability benefits to which you may be entitled.

When you contact us, you will have an opportunity to discuss your circumstances with one of our experienced paralegals who can provide you with an accurate assessment of your case and discuss whether our skills meet your needs.

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Fractures & Broken Bones
We Take Broken Bones and Damaged Joints Seriously

From the pain of a broken collar bone or rib to the long-term disability that may result from a severe knee injury, the experienced attorneys at our personal injury law firm can help you seek maximum financial compensation for broken bones and damaged joints sustained in an accident or through another’s negligence.

Broken bones and damaged joints can severely limit your ability to work during the healing process and may even result in lasting disability. Our law firm has the experience and resources to provide you with the sound legal advice and experienced representation you need in seeking full financial compensation in a personal injury claim against those responsible for your accident and injury, including:

Car accidents caused by a negligent or careless driver as well as fractures or joint damage caused by the failure of car safety devices such as airbags or seatbelts
Bicycle and pedestrian accidents, especially knee injuries and broken bones resulting from a vehicle striking a pedestrian or biker
Accidents on commercial premises caused by negligent maintenance or failure to provide adequate warning of dangerous situations
On-the-job injury, such as falls due to faulty ladders or scaffolding at a construction site
If you suffered a broken bone or injury to your knee, shoulder, elbow, or any other joint, an experienced personal injury trial lawyer at our Law Firm can help you seek the full financial compensation you deserve. Please contact us.

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Amputation

As a leading force in assisting injured Texans in the pursuit of full financial compensation after an accident and injury, we focus our efforts on providing dedicated service to those who have suffered a lifetime personal injury such as the amputation of a leg, arm, foot, or hand. We also assist clients who are disabled due to permanent loss of function in a limb.

Covering the Real Cost of Amputation
Like any other lifetime injury, the loss or disfigurement of a limb can cost much more than emergency care, hospitalization, and rehabilitation in the weeks and months following the accident and injury. When filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit, there is also the long-term loss of earning potential, the future cost of medical treatment, and mobility issues to consider.

The team of accomplished trial lawyers at our Law Firm has the experience, resources, and access to leading independent experts — life care planners, accident reconstruction professionals, specialists in prosthetic limb technology, etc. — to thoroughly document and aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve for the medical costs and personal suffering resulting from an amputation. We can also act immediately to help you obtain any disability benefits you may be due.

Contact Us Today
Without the help of a highly experienced attorney, you may not be able to establish to the court’s or insurance company’s satisfaction the full amount of financial compensation you should receive after an amputation or loss of function in a limb. Contact us today to learn more and to receive a free evaluation of your case.

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Teaching your children how to avoid bicycle accidents and injuries

In addition to making sure your children are wearing bike helmets, the second major area of concern with cycling is road safety. Most experts agree that children shouldn’t be riding in traffic until, developmentally, they can handle such a complex task. Until a child hits about 12 years old, they’re not mentally capable of judging speed and distance to be able to be let out in traffic by themselves. But don’t let the warning against traffic lead you to assume that the sidewalk is completely safe. Serious collisions with motor vehicles can occur even on sidewalks.

Here are some tips for sidewalk bike riding for your kids:

• Check the law in your jurisdiction to make sure sidewalk-riding is allowed.

• Watch for vehicles coming out of or turning into driveways.

• Stop at corners of sidewalks and streets to look for cars and to make sure the drivers see you before crossing.

• Enter a street at a corner and not between parked cars. Alert pedestrians that you are nearby saying, “Excuse me,” or, “Passing on your left,” or use a bell or horn.

• And, most importantly, stay with your children while they are riding, on the sidewalk, or in the roadway.

If you don’t feel comfortable enough with your kids to let them out on the road unattended, then they shouldn’t be riding unattended on the sidewalk, either. Every study done shows that riding on the sidewalk is two and a half times more dangerous than riding on the road. So, children under 12 should be supervised when they’re on their bikes, preferably riding on quiet side streets with a minimum amount of traffic.

Biking is a great activity. But, as a bicycle accident attorney, I know that in order to prevent bicycle accidents parents must be vigilant. So, supervise children, have them take lessons in road safety, wear helmets, and ride only on roadways appropriate for their age and capabilities.

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Bicycle Safety

Bicycles aren’t just for kids anymore. More adults are riding bikes for recreation and exercise. Whether child or adult, the safety rules for bicycles are the same and are often ignored by bike riders. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind when you or your child rides a bicycle.

Obey all traffic laws
Remember that a bicycle is no different from a car when traffic laws are concerned. You must stop at stop signs and stoplights and must signal for turns and lane changes.

Always wear a helmet
Never ride a bike without an approved safety helmet. Never let your children ride alone or with you unless they also wear helmets.

Be sure motorists can see you
Wear light-colored clothes so you will be more visible to motorists. Never ride your bike at night without proper lighting. It is safer to walk your bike home at night than to ride in the dark without lights.

Always stay on the right side of the street
It is never safe to ride against traffic, even for short distances.

Stop before entering the street
Many collisions occur when cyclists ride into the street from a driveway or parking lot without first stopping to check the traffic.

Perhaps the most important rule of bicycle safety is to use common sense. Don’t do anything unpredictable when you are near automobiles. Remember that a car cannot stop as quickly as a bicycle. Always be prepared to yield the right of way to an automobile if necessary.

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As drivers, we all share the responsibility of knowing and practicing correct driving behaviors. One of the most important rules of the road deals with yielding the right of way to emergency vehicles. When driving, you must yield the right-of-way to police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and other emergency vehicles that are sounding sirens or flashing lights. To do this:

• Remain calm and move your vehicle appropriately.

• Safely pull your vehicle to the right edge of the roadway and stop.

• If you are in the left lane, pull into the right lane as the traffic to your right moves over.

• If you cannot move to the right because of stopped vehicles, move as far to the right as possible, stop and leave a clear path for the emergency vehicle.

• Remain stopped until the emergency vehicles have passed.

• If an emergency vehicle approaches while your vehicle is stopped at an intersection, do not move unless you can move to the right without blocking the intersection.

• Once the emergency vehicle has passed, you must not follow within 500 feet of that vehicle.

By practicing these correct driving behaviors, seconds, and even minutes can be dropped from the time it takes an emergency vehicle to reach its destination. Drive safely and be aware.

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While there are many ways to locate a personal injury lawyer, the best way almost always is to rely on the recommendation of a friend. If someone you know has used a lawyer before and was satisfied with the lawyer’s work, you probably will be satisfied also.

Don’t choose a lawyer based only on advertisements. That doesn’t tell you whether the law firm is good – just that they have good marketing.

Try to find a law firm that includes lawyers who are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. There are many excellent lawyers who are not Board Certified, but certification tells you that lawyer has met certain requirements in the field.

Be sure the lawyer you choose offers free consultation on the initial visit. Good personal injury lawyers will not charge you for your first conference.

Never hire a lawyer who contacts you following an injury, whether the lawyer makes the contact directly or through a go-between. It is a felony in the State of Texas for a lawyer to solicit business in this manner. Surely you do not want a felon as a lawyer!

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Air Bag Injury Claims
Contact Us Today For a Free Consultation

We are airbag lawyers (airbag lawyers). Call us if you have been the victim of an airbag incident or if a loved one has suffered wrongful death or serious injury because of airbags. Whatever legal problem you may have, our Texas airbag attorneys want to help you. You can see us for free. Please call us now. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

A serious airbag injury requires a serious airbag lawyer. Call us now and you can get the help of an airbag attorney.

Airbags have been highly effective in reducing fatalities from frontal crashes. However, while airbags have saved an increasing number of people in moderate to high-speed crashes, they have also been causing fatalities and injuries in relatively low-speed crashes. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s Special Crash Investigation (SCI) has confirmed many fatalities induced by airbag deployment.

Faced with a wave of product liability lawsuits, the industry responded in the following ways:

First, warnings were issued to parents to ensure that their children were always put in the back seat. Second, NHTSA pushed the use of advanced airbag technology, which resulted in depowering of airbags in the 1998 model year. The so-called “Second Generation” of airbags has reduced the frequency of fatalities, but inflation-induced injuries continue to occur. The injuries are principally caused by the following defects.

Airbag Thresholds

Airbag injuries are frequently caused because the airbag should not have been deployed in the crash. Airbag systems are controlled principally by design thresholds which dictate when and under what circumstances the bags are to deploy. Frontal airbags are designed to only deploy in frontal crashes, not side impacts, rear impacts, or rollovers. First Generation frontal airbags were designed to never deploy at speeds generally below six-and-a-half mph, the so-called no-fire threshold, and always deploy at speeds generally above 13 mph, the so-called must-fire threshold. The gray zone, the difference between the no-fire and must-fire threshold, was built into the system to allow variability. As a result of the airbag thresholds and variability of the manufacturing and quality control, airbags are frequently deployed in crashes when they should not have been.

Late Deployment

The airbags frequently cause injuries because they deploy late. Manufacturers have known for at least 25 years that the airbag must be fully inflated before there is an interaction with the occupant. However, because of sensor designs, the location of sensors, and the wiring systems utilized by manufacturers, airbags frequently do not deploy in a timely manner. As a result, the airbag partially inflates into the occupant, causing inflation-induced injuries.

Late deployments can be proven by downloading the black box to airbags. The black box is a computer database on each car, called the Sensing Diagnostic Control Module. It records information concerning the accident. In particular, it will show when the airbag decided to fire and at what time the bag fired. A print-out of this data can reliably show that the airbag was not fully inflated when it interacted with the occupant.

Aggressive Airbags

Airbag systems have been causing inflation-induced injuries because they are overly aggressive. As noted above, First Generation airbags were deploying with great velocity because they were principally intended to minimize serious injuries and deaths in high-speed collisions.

As a result, the bags were designed to deploy with force needed to minimize injuries in high-speed accidents. But since the bags were deploying in relatively minor crashes, the force of inflating the bag was causing injuries that would not have otherwise occurred. As a result, single-stage inflators were replaced with dual and/or two-stage inflators, or depowered inflators, which typically deployed with less force. The Second and Third Generation airbags, utilize these designs and have greatly minimized the risk of serious injury or death in low-speed accidents.

Non-Deployments

Airbags sometimes can cause injuries by failing to deploy. Failure-to-deploy cases are becoming more common because the manufacturers have attempted to cut costs associated with their airbag systems. As a result, the quality and quantity of sensors have been reduced. As a result, airbags are not deploying in crashes as they should, and preventable injuries are occurring on a more frequent basis.

Failure to Equip Cases

Airbag injuries are being caused by the failure to equip airbags in vehicles. A tremendous amount of press has recently been focused on side impacts involving light trucks and passenger cars. In these accidents, the near-sided occupant is exposed to injury from the striking high bumper vehicles. The manufacturers have known for at least a decade that these injuries could be minimized or prevented with the use of side airbags. In particular, the use of torso, head, and curtain-type airbags would minimize or prevent many of the side-impact injuries. In addition, manufacturers, such as Volvo and Mercedes, have incorporated rollover type airbags to minimize head and neck injuries in rollover collisions.

For more information about vehicle injuries caused by defective airbags, please contact our law firm by telephone or e-mail. There is never a fee for the initial consultation.

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Product Liability

Our Law Firm represents individuals and the families of individuals who have been seriously injured or killed by unsafe products. Every year, tens of thousands of people are injured or killed by unsafe or faulty products, including defective industrial equipment, faulty medical devices, prescription drugs, and unsafe motorized equipment.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that there are over 22,000 deaths and 29 million injuries related to defective consumer products each year. Annually, consumer products cause more than $500 billion in deaths, injuries, and damage to property. We frequently hear of product recalls because of defects in a product’s safety and design, such as in motorcycles, ATVs, tractors, cranes, lifts, snowmobiles, children’s toys, and pajamas.

If you were injured by a dangerous and defective product, or if a loved one was seriously injured or killed, it is possible the same product harmed other consumers. At our Law Firm, we pursue defective product cases in some of the following areas:

Automotive defects – defective airbags and airbag sensors, car fires, defective seat belts, defective car seat heaters, defective car doors, insufficient rooftop strength, defective gas tanks, defective brake systems, and brake pads, defective windows and windshields, and SUV rollovers.

Defective tires – Poor materials or defective and unsafe manufacturing processes that result in tire recalls and tire blowouts.

Unsafe baby equipment – These include child car seats, child swings, baby cribs, high chairs, playpens, baby walkers, and children’s toys.

Mechanical equipment – Conveyor belts, elevators, saws, sanders, lathe machines, boilers, forklifts, bulldozers, jacks, lawn mowers, pressure valves, relief valves, shut off valves, propane valves, pneumatic grinders, pneumatic pumps, garage doors, and other defective machines and equipment that do not function properly.

Defective tools – Such as saws, sanders, grinders, ladders, welding equipment, commercial deep fryers, and other defective tools and equipment that do not function properly.

Defective safety equipment – Unsafe filtration systems, safety glasses, safety goggles, safety helmets, face masks, dust masks, respirators, safety harnesses, and safety belts.

Victims injured by faulty and defective products have the right to seek compensation, including compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, loss of physical capacity, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.

If you or a loved one has been injured or damaged as a result of a defective product, contact our Law Firm toll-free by phone or through our online form.

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Make Your Experience With Lawyers Better With These Tips

Though lawyers sometimes get a bad rap, they are crucial in our daily lives. Lawyers do important work that helps keep the wheels of the societal machine greased. If you’re in need of a good lawyer, you’ve got to know how to go about finding one. Use this advice to find just the right lawyer.

Anyone accused of committing any kind of serious crime will need a lawyer. This should be done as soon as you are accused to protect yourself. An experienced lawyer will be able to handle your situation appropriately.

Speak with lawyers that you’re thinking of hiring to get their fee list. Not all lawyers cost the same and their fees can differ significantly. You want to be aware of how much you are going to spend upfront. You don’t want to find out how much you will be paying once it is too late.

Always know how to get a hold of your lawyer should you need him. Having issues with reaching a lawyer is something that a lot of people complain about. While lawyers typically need to handle more than one case at a time, you should not have to wait days, while being left in the dark due to your lawyer spending too much time golfing.

You may be nervous about how much a lawyer, particularly one experienced in your case, will cost. But, don’t be discouraged. The truth is that general practitioners will have to do lots more research than a specialist, which ends up costing you lots of money.

You might not realize that lawyers must keep your discussions confidential. Therefore, anything that you say should and will not leave the room.

You’ll have to agree with your lawyer on a good meeting time. Lots of attorneys work for clients without speaking to them for a while. Getting a schedule established helps you not encounter this situation.

Do not be shy when it comes to questioning your lawyer. A good attorney will fully explain what he is doing and will keep you updated throughout the entire process. You may want to get another lawyer if you feel left in the dark about what’s going on.

Before signing contracts, be sure the lawyer has won some cases that are similar to yours. Some lawyers advertise a specialization and specific qualifications but this does not mean they have any experience. If you are unable to find online this information, the attorney should willingly provide it for you.

Use only lawyers you feel are trustworthy. This is the most important thing, especially if it is a long-term lawyer. Many lawyers try to ask for blank checks and large retainers. This requires a very high level of trust and faith in the lawyer you have chosen. Be sure to cover yourself the best you possibly can.

Talk to every lawyer like you are interviewing them. They should have an answer for all of it. They need to take responsibility and be able to make you comfortable with the knowledge and experience they have. If they are unwilling to do that, just walk away because they are wrong for you.

Make sure that you feel comfortable in every way about the lawyer that you chose. Your lawyer should be experienced, intelligent and friendly with you. If your lawyer doesn’t do that, you need a new one.

Stay away from attorneys who boast that they can easily win your case. If you have an attorney who thinks a case is a slam dunk, you’ve just met a bad lawyer. You have to have a lawyer who can navigate tricky territory and look for intriguing facets and issues. Choose your lawyer wisely to avoid this issue.

Be thoroughly prepared when you go to meet with a lawyer. They get paid hourly. Thus, if you are looking for papers or are always calling for clarification, you are going to be billed for those instances. If you have all the information you need at the meeting, you are going to be able to resolve your issues at once and pay less too.

If the reason you are suing is because of the principle rather than the money, then finding a lawyer will be difficult. This can only leave you negatively labeled by your lawyer. When suing, make sure you do so for money first and foremost. The principle can be an added bonus for winning.

The best lawyer might not be the one you choose. You need to use the skills they have, but you must also keep in mind that you will have to spend a great deal of time working with them on your case. You should make sure they are someone you are able to get along with.

The lawyer will have malpractice insurance for dealing with those issues where they aren’t following the law completely. These premiums aren’t something they want to see rise, so they’ll do their best to get your case completed legally and morally. Your lawyer is working for you, so they should always have your best interests in mind.

You should never hire a lawyer simply based on their ads in the phone book or on TV. While these may catch your eye, most of the time they are made to disguise the fact that a lawyer may not be the best in his field. You should consider a lot more than these ads.

There are many different factors that you need to keep in mind when you are looking for a lawyer. Remember these tips and you can find the best lawyer for your case. If you have help from a great lawyer, you may be able to win every case you encounter.

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Auto Defects

Defective Products Liability Attorneys: Car Safety
If you suffered a serious injury or the loss of a loved one in an auto accident in Texas, an immediate and detailed investigation of your vehicle and the accident scene is in order.

With the help of the respected attorneys at our Law Firm, you may be able to determine if a defective automotive product or faulty vehicle design or maintenance may have played a part in a serious or fatal car accident.

The Truth About Defective Auto Products
Auto safety and crashworthiness standards continue to rise. Unfortunately, some manufacturers still cut corners in order to keep costs low and profits high. In today’s competitive market, automotive companies sometimes prioritize cost savings over saving lives.

The dedicated trial lawyers of our Law Firm have the experience and resources to take on the auto industry. Contact us today if you were injured or a family member died in an accident involving:

Defective seatbelts
Tire failure and blowout
Negligent placement of gas tanks leading to explosion or post-collision fuel-fed fire
Roof crush injuries sustained in a rollover due to faulty design
Defective auto products, accessories, and aftermarket parts such as hydraulic lifts, rims, and tires
Absent or faulty laminated safety glass such as windows and windshields that fail and allow a driver or passenger to be ejected during an accident
Brake Failure and Defective Product Liability
Drivers are responsible for the care and maintenance of brakes. If a product defect or negligent installation caused or contributed to a vehicle accident, it will be necessary to prove that you had no way of knowing that there was a problem.

It takes a highly experienced legal team to prevail in brake failure cases. The accomplished trial lawyers at our Law Firm can provide you with a realistic assessment of your case and can fight negligent manufacturers and brake repair companies on your behalf.

Contact an Experienced Defective Auto Product Liability Attorney
Please call our office today toll-free to receive a free case evaluation. You may also e-mail us now for a rapid response.

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Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Accident
Texas Attorneys: Hit and Run and Uninsured Motorist Accidents

If you were injured in a hit-and-run car or motorcycle accident or a collision with an uninsured or underinsured driver, you may be concerned that filing a claim with your own insurance company for your medical costs and property damage may result in increased insurance premiums or even cancellation of your policy.

The attorneys at our Law Firm understand how to resolve the underlying car accident case correctly and appropriately so as not to jeopardize benefits such as med pay, uninsured motorist coverage and any other applicable benefits. Contact our office today to learn more about your rights and legal options in a free consultation.

Uninsured Motorist Insurance Coverage
Texas law requires you to have at least $30,000 of coverage for injuries per person, up to a total of $60,000 per accident, and $25,000 of coverage for property damage. This is called 30/60/25 coverage. Unfortunately, the injuries sustained in serious car accidents can cost much, much more. This means that even if the driver who caused your accident has the required insurance, it may not be enough to pay for your medical bills and the costs of recovery.

Uninsured Motorist Accidents and Med Pay
Med pay, also known a PIP or personal injury protection insurance, is designed to cover the cost of your medical bills even it is determined that you were at fault in the accident. We understand how to manage the settlement of auto accident claims so as to maximize any med pay benefits you may be due. We do not take any fee for obtaining your med pay benefits.

Contact us today.
Please call our office toll-free to receive a free case evaluation. You may also e-mail us now for a rapid response.

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Faulty Auto Glass

Failure to Use or Negligent Installation of Auto Safety Glass
Our Law Firm is one of the elite personal injury practices in the area. As a highly successful and well-respected firm, we are proud to offer our highest level of personal service to clients who have suffered injury or the loss of a loved one due to auto defects such as faulty auto glass.

If you were ejected from your car in an accident when the auto glass failed or if a family member was killed and you believe that properly installed safety glass could have prevented it, please contact us today to receive a free evaluation of your case and to schedule a consultation with one of our highly experienced attorneys.

The Truth About Auto Glass and Occupant Safety
Laminated auto safety glass is known to be an effective product for promoting driver and passenger safety and preventing ejection in a collision, rollover, or other auto accident.

When a manufacturer fails to use laminated auto glass or a repair shop installs auto glass incorrectly and a driver or passenger is ejected from a car in an accident, we believe they should be held accountable for the serious or fatal injuries that can result, including:

Severe head trauma and permanent brain injury
Badly broken bones and crushed joints
Spinal cord injury and permanent disability
Wrongful death from ejection or decapitation
The team at our Law Firm can help you seek the full financial compensation you need and deserve for your severe injury or loss. Don’t let negligent auto manufacturers get away with prioritizing profit over your safety. Contact our office today.

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Dangerous Road Conditions

Dangerous Road Construction Zone and Railroad Crossing Accidents
If you were severely injured or a loved one died in a car wreck or truck accident caused by dangerous road conditions or negligent highway construction or maintenance, our law firm will work to assist you in obtaining the full financial recovery you deserve in a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Contact us today for a free consultation.

The Truth About Road Construction and Maintenance Defects
Proving that road construction and design defects or negligent highway maintenance are to blame in your auto accident may take a team of reconstruction specialists, civil engineers, independent investigators, and experienced attorneys.

Our Law Firm has the strength and resources to handle these complex cases with confidence. Our winning reputation is based on over 25 years as a leading personal injury law firm serving clients who suffered injury or loss due to dangerous road safety failures, such as:

Missing or insufficient road construction zone safety measures such as signage, cones, flares, or flagmen
Poorly designed railroad grade crossing and malfunctioning crossing guards
Dangerous roadside drop-offs
Faulty guard rail design or construction
Traffic signal failure
Dangerous curves and steep grades
You may have a personal injury claim against the contractor, subcontractor, or government agency in charge of road design and construction. At our Law Firm, identifying potential liability is one of our primary strengths. We understand the complex legal and regulatory issues and have a proven track record of success in obtaining substantial financial recovery in these cases.

If you suspect that improperly marked road construction or faulty highway design caused or contributed to your serious injury or a fatal accident, please call our office toll-free for a free and detailed evaluation of your case. You may also e-mail us now for a rapid response.

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Bicycle or Pedestrian Accident

Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, and the Car Insurance Issues Involved
Many Texans are exceptionally health-conscious and environmentally aware. Every year, an increasing number of us routinely walk or bike to work or school in order to reap the benefits of regular exercise and to reduce our carbon footprint. Unfortunately, as the numbers of pedestrians and bicyclists increase, so does the incidence of serious accidents caused by inattentive or careless drivers.

If you were injured or a loved one died in a pedestrian or bicycle accident, you may need the help of an experienced attorney to obtain the full insurance benefits and financial compensation you may be entitled to under the law.

Even in a hit-and-run accident, your injuries may still be covered under your own automobile insurance policy. We have the skill and experience to fight for full coverage and full compensation in these cases.

Our Law Firm is an elite personal injury law firm serving clients in Texas. Please contact our office to discuss the specifics of your case in a free consultation.

The Truth About Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
The injuries sustained in a bicycle or pedestrian accident can be extremely severe, including:

Fractures and broken bones
Brain injury and closed head injury
Spinal cord injury and paralysis
Scarring and disfigurement
For over 25 years, the accomplished trial lawyers of our Law Firm have earned a reputation as powerful advocates for our client’s right to full recovery after an accident and serious injury. We also help families seek compensation in wrongful death litigation in a fatal bike crash or when a pedestrian is hit by a car or truck.

Faulty Bicycle Products Liability
Equipment failure is an often overlooked cause of serious bicycle accident injuries. You may have a product liability claim against a bicycle manufacturer or bike shop if poorly designed or improperly installed equipment fails and causes a serious bike crash.

Faulty Design and Construction of Roads, Bike Paths, and Sidewalks
We know that dangerous road conditions can affect pedestrians and bicyclists in much the same way as they do drivers. If a poorly maintained bike trail or broken pavement caused your bicycle or pedestrian accident, we can help you seek compensation from the contractor or governmental entity responsible.

Contact us today.
Please call our office toll-free to receive a free case evaluation. You may also e-mail us now for a rapid response.

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Injured Paper Carriers

Our Law Firm is at the forefront of a movement to ensure that the rights of newspaper carriers to a safe working environment and proper compensation are protected.

Very few newspapers are delivered by hand. Our highly capable and dedicated attorneys represent injured workers at all levels of the newspaper distribution industry, including:

Newspaper carriers
Bundlers
Deliverymen
Whether you were injured in a car accident while delivering papers or you suffered a severe back injury on the job, you have a friend in our law firm. Contact our office today to discuss your case in confidence and to receive a free evaluation of your options for pursuing recovery in a negotiated insurance settlement, in a workers’ compensation claim, or in a personal injury lawsuit.

Labor Law Violations and Newspaper Carriers
Our service to newspaper carriers and other industry employees goes beyond legal representation to those who have suffered a serious personal injury on the job and who are seeking representation in workers’ compensation or third-party liability claims.

Our Law Firm is an established force in the fight to protect newspaper carriers from exploitation or risk of harm due to negligence. We are thoroughly prepared to take employers to task for failing to provide appropriate safety training and for violations of labor law and hour and wage law.

If you were injured or mistreated on the job and you need to discuss your legal options for seeking maximum financial compensation with an experienced attorney, please call our office toll-free today. You may also e-mail us now for a rapid response.

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Aviation Accident

The truth is that not every lawyer has the experience, skill, and detailed legal knowledge to represent clients who have suffered severe injury or the loss of a family member in a plane crash or other aviation accident.

The sheer amount of evidence involved in a plane crash investigation can prove to be unmanageable by any but the most accomplished attorneys. At our Law Firm, you will find the sound legal guidance and dedicated representation you need if you are seeking maximum compensation in a personal injury or wrongful death claim in a plane crash caused by:

Pilot error
Air traffic control mistake
Fixed base operator (FBO) or hangar keeper’s liability
Negligent maintenance
For a detailed case evaluation and to schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney, please call our office toll-free today. You may also e-mail us now for a rapid response.

Experienced Representation in Plane Crash Claims
Our law office represents the families of plane crash victims in our state and throughout the country. We are able to represent clients in cases ranging from major passenger airline accidents to freight and cargo plane crashes and accidents, to injuries and wrongful death in cases involving kit planes, helicopters, and commuter plane crash or runway collision accidents.

Our dedicated trial lawyers possess the legal skill and proven track record of success in plane crash litigation that you can rely upon to serve your need for full financial recovery after a devastating plane or helicopter crash. Please contact us today.

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Bus, Train & Public Transportation Accident

Our Law Firm represents victims of bus, train, and other public transportation accidents throughout the region. Our experienced and dedicated attorneys have the proven legal skill to take on these complex cases. In many train and bus accident and injury claims, our goal is to firmly establish municipal liability for the harm our clients have suffered. This means that the defendant in these cases is the city, state, or county government or governmental agency involved.

We have earned a reputation as an elite personal injury firm focused on providing the highest quality of service and legal representation to the victims of serious accident and injury. We are frequently called upon to represent our clients’ interests in claims against negligent major corporations and governmental entities. We have a proven record of success in these cases.

If you are seeking knowledgeable legal guidance and highly skilled representation in a personal injury or wrongful death claim against a public transportation company or municipal government, please contact our office today to receive a free case evaluation and to schedule an initial consultation.

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Police & Firefighter Injury

Advocates for Police and Firefighters Hurt on the Job
Law enforcement and emergency response personnel face dangerous working conditions every day. They put themselves in harm’s way in order to help those in trouble. When these trusted men and women suffer a serious work injury, our Law Firm is here to provide sound legal advice and experienced representation. If you are a police officer or firefighter who suffered a work injury, contact us today.

Workers’ Compensation for Public Safety Personnel
The workers’ compensation benefits available to uniformed Highway Patrol offers and local and county police cover many injuries and illnesses including traumatic injury on the job, repetitive motion injury, and occupational illness due to exposure to hazardous substances. Some health conditions — heart disease, cancer, degenerative disc disorder, etc. — may be covered whether or not an identifiable work injury or toxic exposure is involved.

Auto Accident Claims for Police and Firefighters
Police officers and fire department personnel who are injured while responding to a call do not usually have the legal right to sue a civilian for personal injury damages caused by negligence. This is what is sometimes known as the “fireman’s rule” and is intended to allow citizens to call for help in an emergency without the worry of being sued. The fireman’s rule does not necessarily apply in motor vehicle accidents.

Fire trucks and ambulances are frequently involved in car accidents with negligent drivers who ignore sirens or fail to yield the right-of-way. If you were hurt in an auto accident while on the job, you may be able to pursue a civil suit against the negligent driver with the help of an experienced attorney at our Law Firm.

Unfortunately, the injured police officer or firefighter cannot always assume that a workers’ compensation claim will proceed without opposition.

Contact us today
We work diligently to help police officers, firefighters, and other emergency response personnel obtain the full amount of compensation or disability benefits they deserve after a work injury. To discuss your legal needs with an accomplished and respected attorney, please call our office toll-free today. You may also e-mail us now for a rapid response.

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