Personal Injury Articles

A jury awarded $2 million to a California man who suffered permanent spinal damage from an elevator malfunction. Before trial, the company-Schindler Elevator Corporation-offered to settle for $12,000. The man was a passenger on an elevator in a Caesar’s-owned hotel when the elevator suddenly dropped before coming to a violent stop. Caesar’s contracted Schindler Elevator…

In the last year, the hazing ritual of freshman pledges has sparked a national outcry. Greek organizations-who are largely self-governed-have faced criticism for turning a blind eye to the rampant binge drinking culture on campuses. Just last year, Texas State University in San Marcos, TX suspended all Greek-activities after a freshman pledge died from binge…

Like motor vehicle collisions, dog bite cases are not uncommon. Just as drivers are held responsible for the injuries they cause if they negligently cause a wreck, dog owners are held responsible if their dog bites someone due to the owner’s negligence or if the dog is known to be “vicious, dangerous or mischievous.” However,…

On June 17, 2018, a tragic crash occurred in a small Texas town resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities. Five undocumented immigrants were killed in a Texas car crash while being chased by border patrol agents and a sheriff’s deputy. The accident occurred in a town near Big Wells about 50 miles from the Mexican…

In recent years, trampolines on average have caused approximately 100,000 injuries annually in the United States. Between 2001 and 2011, approximately 300,000 broken bones were reported from trampolines, and almost one million emergency room visits. Of those who visited the emergency room, approximately 37% were young children, and 15% were below the age of six….

Summer is right around the corner, and many parents are making final child care arrangements. Working parents want to ensure that their children are safe and happy at their day care facility. Unfortunately, accidents can happen at day care facilities. And many of these accidents are avoidable.  Let’s take a look at some of the…

In a 9-0 opinion issued today, the Texas Supreme Court adopted the so-called “sham affidavit rule” for summary judgment proceedings in Texas courts. This rule, which has long been applied in federal courts, allows judges to disregard an affidavit offered in opposition to a motion for summary judgment when the affidavit conflicts with the affiant’s…

In a rare 5-4 decision issued without hearing oral argument, the Texas Supreme Court dismissed a wrongful death suit filed against the City of San Antonio by the widow of a motorcyclist who was killed in a high speed chase with the San Antonio Police Department. The widow had not provided the City with notice…