Every day we hear more and more about the opioid epidemic, whether it’s personal horror stories or lawsuits. In this article, we want to address two significant questions. What do these recent legal developments mean for victims of the opioid crisis and the epidemic itself? The Opioid Epidemic in a Nutshell The Center for Disease [...]
With Hurricane Dorian as a reminder that we are in the middle of hurricane season, it’s important to remember to protect yourself, both physically and legally. Hurricane and natural disaster litigation is something that is not generally recognized by the public as an avenue where they have rights, but it should be. It’s understandable – [...]
Paralegals are responsible for a wide array of tasks, and every day is different in the life of a paralegal. Some of the areas of expertise include: Legal Research and Presentations, Client Interviews, Drafting Legal Documents, Law Office Administration. To learn more about what a paralegal does and what makes a good paralegal, please view [...]
If you work with agricultural products and equipment, you may have heard of the dangers of fuel geysering. This phenomenon can cause serious injury, but not many people know what it is. A fuel geyser, according to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, is “the rapid and energetic expulsion of heated fuel in a closed container [...]
Houston, Texas — Nicolette Daniel, Chief Strategy Officer at Daniel & Associates, is joining Houston Business Journal Leadership Trust, an exclusive community for influential business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs in the Houston area. Nicolette was chosen for membership by the Houston Business Journal Leadership Trust Selection Committee due to her experience, leadership and influence in [...]
Learn how personal injury lawyers from around the country are going to the airwaves to spread awareness about the Monsanto Roundup class action lawsuit. Many people may have been exposed to the Roundup weed killer and could be at risk for cancer caused by harmful chemicals. Learn more about how personal injury lawyers are trying [...]
There are many causes of trucking accidents, including driver negligence; however, one major cause of trucking accidents is the owner or operator’s failure to maintain the truck and trailer in a safe manner. For example, a study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration found that an estimated 29% of large truck accidents were caused [...]
Accidents and injuries are commonplace in our society. Whether these injuries are a result of a trucking accident or medical malpractice, many across the country will suffer injuries as a result of another’s negligence on a daily basis. After seeking appropriate and necessary medical treatment, those injured often then turn to a personal injury attorney [...]
Now that you have made the important decision to hire a lawyer to investigate your accident and resulting injuries, the question then becomes – what’s next? After retaining a qualified personal injury lawyer, an investigation will begin as to the legal cause of your accident, i.e. - negligence, as well as the damages available to [...]
How long do I have to file my Personal Injury Lawsuit? After an accident, your attention is often focused on seeking the medical care necessary to fully recover from your injuries and returning your life to normal. Depending on the severity of your injuries, this process can take months or even years. It is at [...]
