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Texas Has Worst Health Care, Lowest Medical Malpractice Payouts
A recent WalletHub report rated Texas as one of the worst states in the country when it came to health care. On the plus side, however, Texas is one of the best states in the country for doctors to practice medicine. Why? Because medical malpractice payouts are lower here than in any other state…. Read More »
Baylor University And Two Football Players Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Rape
Baylor University and two of its former football stars are facing a lawsuit filed on behalf of a female student who alleged that she was raped while incapacitated at a loud campus party. The plaintiff contends that rape occurred in the Baylor dorms, which would have been under the university’s control. The plaintiff likewise… Read More »
Astros Settle Foul Ball Lawsuit With Family
Foul ball lawsuits are hard to win, particularly because baseball clubs have immunity from such suits due to the “assumption of risk” every individual takes when going to the park. On the one hand, getting a foul ball is among the most exciting things that can happen during a game. On the other hand,… Read More »
Couple Violently Assault Man In Houston Bar Fight
A Houston couple are facing charges after a savage beating during which another man was beaten severely, sexually assaulted, and then robbed. The couple is facing charges for aggravated battery, aggravated sexual assault, and robbery. Livingston & Flowers handles negligent security lawsuits. While there is no case yet to emerge from this incident, it… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against EMS Company After Fatal Crash
The plaintiff is a 73-year-old Houstonian who was welcoming his wife home from the hospital. She had a urinary tract infection after a recent kidney transplant. The hospital requested that she be transported in an ambulance (as opposed to a private vehicle) where they said she would be more comfortable on a stretcher. The… Read More »
Houston Shopper Injured By Falling Bicycle
Most personal injury firms have entire pages dedicated to bicycle accident injuries. You see, in states like Texas that operate on a tort system, people who are seriously injured in car accidents tend to need personal injury lawyers to ensure they receive fair compensation from the insurance company. Most of these accidents involve cyclists… Read More »
DuPont, Former Employee Face Charges After Four Employee Deaths
The DuPont corporation and a former employee are both named in a criminal suit that alleges that the deaths of four workers was the result of workplace negligence and a failure to follow established safety guidelines. The former worker and his company pleaded not guilty to the charges. Criminal cases take precedence over civil… Read More »
Can Your Employer Mandate You Get The COVID Vaccine?
There are a lot of elements to unpack here, but basically, the answer is yes. Your employer can require that you get the COVID vaccine so long as it wouldn’t be dangerous for you to do so. If you have an autoimmune disorder or immunodeficiency then the vaccine could do more harm than good…. Read More »
3-Year-Old Child Shot, Family Files Lawsuit Against Apartment Complex
The parents of a 3-year-old child who was shot in the head—and survived—have filed a lawsuit against the apartment complex that they had just moved into prior to the incident. The child is now in a rehab hospital and her parents say she is doing “great”. However, they hold the apartment complex owners responsible… Read More »
Centerpoint Energy Hit With Wrongful Death of 83-Year-Old Man
Texas energy companies are being hit with multiple wrongful death lawsuits related to the failure of power during the winter freeze that humbled Texas’ power grid. The latest lawsuit is related to the death of an 83-year-old man who suffered from COPD. The ailment required that he breathe with the help of a respirator…. Read More »
