The law offices of Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler, L.L.P. pulled off a small miracle yesterday, we surprised our own Al Ellis with a “Hunka Hunka Happy Birthday” party. For those of you who have yet to meet Al, to say he is an Elvis Presley fan is an understatement. His office houses two life-sized Elvis
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Your Facebook Can and Will Be Used Against You in the Court of Law?
Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Skype have transformed the way that the world communicates and connects. Information is shared more quickly than ever before. Individuals have access to news as it’s happening. Users can exchange ideas and opinions with people across the globe with the click of a mouse. At the same time,
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What to do After a Car Accident
A car wreck is a traumatic, frightening, and confusing event. As a result, individuals often do not know how to react on the scene of the accident. At the same time, this high-pressure time period immediately following the car accident is among the most important for individuals that wish to pursue a legal claim. Follow
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Ten Years Later: How House Bill 4 Has Harmed Texans
The Texas Watch Foundation examines how House Bill 4 has affected patients’ rights, healthcare and medical malpractice suits: “Riding an electoral wave that saw the election of Rick Perry to his first full term as governor,[1] a large class of impressionable freshman members in the House, and a hard-line speaker, Tom Craddick, the corporate immunity
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Staying Safe on the Water: How to Avoid a Jet Ski Accident
At speeds of up to 60 miles per hour, personal watercraft (PWC), like jet skis, can bring thrills as well as danger. Inexperienced PWC drivers may not know that there is no brake on a jet ski and that a person’s natural inclination to cut the power and turn when facing danger may be the
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Summer Drinking Spikes Car Accidents in Texas
As the temperatures spike and we head into the dog days of summer, we’re all trying to escape the heat by heading out on the water or to the nearest concert, water park or outdoor celebration. Unfortunately, this also means the likelihood of sharing the road with a drunk driver, or even getting behind the
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Boating Accident Prevention
July 4th offers families across the United States a reason to escape the heat and celebrate with friends and loved ones. Unfortunately, crowded lakes, distracted boaters, inexperienced boat drivers and drinking can all lead to life-threatening boating accidents on Independence weekend. Being aware of your surroundings, understanding boat safety and regulations and taking necessary precautions
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Dallas Attorney Andrew Sommerman Wins Suit Against Psychic
Joe Bankston and Gena Charlton’s lives and property were turned upside down after psychic Presley “Rhonda” Gridley informed police in Liberty County she believed there to be a mass grave on the couple’s property in 2011. As police began their investigation of Gridley’s claim, media outlets received the plaintiff’s address from the sheriff’s office and
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Al Ellis Wins DBA Headnotes State Bar of Texas Award: Best Feature Story
Al Ellis’ award-winning contribution to the April 2013 Headnotes: Professionalism: Not Just Honesty and Civility by Al Ellis In the late ‘80s, many believed Rambo tactics had become the norm rather than the exception. In response to these tactics, a renewed emphasis on professionalism developed. The DBA took the lead and then most major bar
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Preventing Texting and Driving Car Wrecks
As car makers constantly work to reduce injuries that come from car wrecks with faster air bags, stronger steel frames and other measures, we need to take a step back and identify what we, as drivers, can do to prevent car accidents. Texas is working to make roads safer by banning cellphone use while on
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