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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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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The Long-term Costs for Explosion Victims
As the tragic events of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas continue to unfold, people from across Texas are rallying in support. From Waco fire and police volunteers to the American Red Cross’ participation, officials and volunteers are working to provide medical care, food and shelter for the evacuated West, Texas citizens. Searches continue
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Texas Bus Crash Leads to Questions in Safety
Bus Accident – Safety Guidelines Under Review A recent Texas bus accident is leading many to question the safety laws regarding public transportation. With two killed and as many as 23 injured, bus safety laws, and the speed at which those laws are enacted, must be reevaluated. New legislation to prevent fatal bus wrecks passed
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Questioning Labor Laws and a Workers Appeal
A worker who suffered personal injuries in a car wreck was the subject of the appeal in Grocer’s Supply, Inc. v. Cabello, ___ S.W.3d ___ (Tex. App.—Dallas 2012, no pet.) (December 21, 2012). The personal injury attorney for the worker struck by an 18-wheeler while changing a tire on the side of the road sought
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