Most of our readers probably know that the legal term “tort” refers to wrongful, reckless or negligent acts that could lead to a personal injury lawsuit being filed. Under the umbrella of “tort” law we see somewhat specialized areas, such as premises liability law,...
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Filing a toxic tort claim in Texas
Many Texas residents can attest to the long-term harm a toxic chemical can cause. If you have are suffering from an illness or injury as a result of your exposure to a toxic substance, you may consider filing a toxic tort claim to recover damages for your injuries or...
Governments are moving against forever chemicals
For some time, there has been controversy surrounding so-called forever chemicals. Texans may have also heard these chemicals referred to as PFAS. They have been around for decades, and we use them both in the industrial setting and in many common household products....
Does Texas treat medical products liability differently?
Medical products liability is a type of product liability that involves injuries or damages caused by defective or dangerous medical devices, drugs or other products. Medical products liability cases can be based on various legal theories, such as negligence, breach...
Have you suffered these product liability injuries?
When you buy something, you expect it to work as intended and for it to be safe. After all, these products are supposed to undergo rigorous testing to ensure that consumers aren’t put at unnecessary risk when using them. Yet, all too often, defective and otherwise...
FDA warns about breast implant carcinoma and lymphoma risks
Breast cancers continue to plague women in Texas and elsewhere. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a safety communication indicating that the agency has identified a minimum of 19 cases of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in breast...
Proving harm in a toxic tort claim
There’s no doubt that some occupations pose more risks to workers than others. This is often due to the actual work done by an employee or their work environment. When it comes to toxic substances, work duties and work environment are generally the reasons an...
An overview of toxic tort litigation in Texas
“Toxic tort” is a general legal term that covers the legal issues surrounding exposure to substances that are inherently toxic and the manufacturers’ liability for damages caused by exposure to the drug. Exposure to a toxic chemical or substance most often occurs in...
Why expert witnesses are important for toxic tort cases
Exposure to toxic substances can cause serious illnesses, but in many situations the illnesses do not develop until people have been exposed for a long period. Sometimes, the illness does not develop until years after exposure. However, these illnesses can cause major...
How do I prove my toxic tort claim?
Some substances are inherently toxic, such as asbestos and Agent Orange. You may not even know you were exposed to these dangerous substances until your exposure over time has made you seriously ill. In such situations, it can help to learn more about toxic tort...