Plaintiff Litigation

Many residents of Texas and elsewhere are concerned about hazardous substances that are in our drinking water, the air we breathe, and the food we consume. The problem is, watchdog agencies must always play catch-up in enforcing regulations as chemical plants, waste...

There are a lot more dangerous materials in the world than many people realize. Toxic substances can easily invade our food, water, and air, too, and the results can be tragic for unsuspecting individuals. These chemicals can leave victims with serious medical...

One of the main issues with pursuing a toxic tort claim is that Texas residents are likely to be exposed to substances over long periods of time and in some instances, a long time ago, making it difficult to prove that the substance negatively affected the victim....

With the prevalence of "court shows" on television, many of our readers in Texas are familiar with the overall process of a civil jury trial. Trials start with jury selection, and then move through the steps of openings statements, the presentation of evidence,...

A common question that many people have about the litigation process is "why do lawsuits take so long to get resolved?" After all, most people probably think that if you have enough information to justify filing a lawsuit, then the facts should be quite clear. That...

There are, unfortunately, seemingly endless ways in which Texas residents can suffer injuries, many of which require medical treatment. When injuries happen to children, there is oftentimes a heightened sense of urgency to get treatment. According to a recent report,...

Each year in America hundreds of thousands of lawsuits are filed. The facts and laws involved in these cases can vary greatly, but the basic structure of a civil trial - if the case gets that far - is generally the same throughout the country. So, what are the basics...

The word "litigation" naturally makes many people nervous. After all, the vast majority of people in Texas and throughout the country have never been involved in a lawsuit of any kind, except perhaps in a divorce or small claims case. In complex litigation,...

Some ailments, such as the common cold, are minor. They may cause some discomfort for a few days but can be taken care of at home and go away on their own. Other ailments, however, are much more serious. Some serious illnesses, such as cancer, require immediate...

We trust that after years of education and training, the doctors, nurses, surgeons and other medical professionals who care for us when we are ill or injured know what they are doing. For the most part, medical professionals in Houston meet their duty of care to their...