Texas State Court Venue

Texas State Court Venue

WHERE CAN A PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF FILE THEIR CASE IN TEXAS? By filing the lawsuit, the Plaintiff in a personal injury case has the ability to “choose” the venue, or the county that the lawsuit is filed in. Venue may be proper in more than one county, so it is...

Finding More Money in Truck Wrecks

Finding More Money in Truck Wrecks

Finding More Money in Truck Wrecks – The Statutory Employee Doctrine Time and time again, victims in 18-wheeler wrecks are getting hit by drivers with minimum limits. Typically, that means the 18-wheeler only has an insurance policy of either $1,000,000.00 or...

The Necessary Use Exemption

The Necessary Use Exemption

The Necessary Use Exception: The Exception to Open-and-Obvious Dangers for Workplace Injuries and Premise Cases In most premise cases, attorneys are always concerned with the “open and obvious” doctrine. Under this defense, the Defendant may assert as a defense that...

In the Oil Patch: Case Law, Trends, Issues

In the Oil Patch: Case Law, Trends, Issues

Introduction Injuries in the oil & gas Industry are common throughout Texas. In terms of potential risks and accidents, it is one of the most hazardous industries in the world. With such dangerous operations taking place, most injuries are either fatal or leaves...

Basic Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Basic Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

You’ve been injured in a car wreck, and you might be wondering what damages can you claim in a lawsuit? Our team is frequently asked this question. Pattern Jury Charge 28.3 lays out the basic question a jury will be asked when assessing personal injury damages. They...

Waivers in Horse and Equine Cases

Waivers in Horse and Equine Cases

Maybe Not Such an Airtight Defense? Our firm regularly gets called in to help handle horse and equine cases. Our founding partner, Collen Clark, is an experienced rider and horse wrangler. Not only did he compete on the bull-riding circuit, but he maintains his...