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Was Your Disease Caused by Your Job?
Some jobs expose workers to an increased risk of injury or disease. Certain job injuries are obvious, like a broken bone from a fall. But many types of work-related injuries and diseases are not so obvious. Many work-related injuries occur gradually over time, like carpal tunnel or other repetitive stress injuries. Many types of cancer, lung illness, kidney failure, and brain damage are caused by work conditions. The cause of these illnesses is often a toxic chemical that is present in the workplace. Sometimes, even without your knowledge!

If you have sustained a serious illness or disease and believe it may be connected to your work, contact an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer.

Occupational Disease and Injury Claims
An occupational disease arises from the work conditions that a person is exposed to, such as loud noises, repetitive stress and exposure to toxic chemicals. Examples of occupational diseases and illnesses include:

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Repetitive stress injuries to the arms or shoulders
Back, neck and disc injuries caused by repetitive work strain or lifting
Cancer (caused by toxic chemicals, sealants and cleaning fluids)
Tendonitis of the elbows or shoulders
Rotator cuff injuries
Knee injuries
Mental illness (caused by work stress or anxiety)
Lung diseases caused by exposures to welding fumes, asbestos, silica and numerous other industrial compounds

If you have suffered an occupational injury or disease, you may have a right to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If a third party has contributed to your condition, you may also have a right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. We pursue both sources of recovery if that is appropriate.

Contact Our Law Office

Speak to an attorney at our Law Office today to learn more about your right to receive compensation for an occupational disease claim. Our attorneys have been handling workers’ compensation claims and personal injury claims for more than 35 years.

To schedule a free consultation with an attorney, call our office today.

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Income Benefits for Injured Workers

The workers’ compensation system provides a number of benefits on behalf of injured workers, including all costs for medical care to treat the injury, and income replacement benefits while you are off work recovering. In addition, benefits for any injury or condition that causes some permanent loss of function of your body will entitle you to permanent partial disability benefits. The amount of benefits you receive depends on a number of different factors, including the nature and severity of your injury, your ability to return to the kind of work you were doing at the time of the injury, and many other factors.

Benefits may be provided not only for the injured worker but also for the children and spouse of an injured worker who dies as the result of a work injury. Some of the types of available work comp benefits are discussed below. To learn more about your legal rights and the types of benefits that may be available to you, contact our Law Office.

Types of Income Benefits
If you have suffered a work-related injury in Iowa, you may be eligible for these and other types of income benefits:

Temporary Total Disability: If you are unable to return to work for more than consecutive three days, you may be entitled to temporary total disability (TTD) benefits. You are entitled to receive these payments until you return to your job or return to substantially similar employment, or when the company doctors say you have reached MMI (Maximum Medical Improvement).

Permanent Partial Disability: If you sustain an injury that causes any permanent long-term problems then you may be entitled to permanent partial disability benefits. This is true even if the injury is limited to a hand, foot, leg, or arm. Injuries to the back, neck, hip, shoulder or head are compensated “industrially.” That is, if the injury affects your capacity to work in the future or limits the kinds of jobs you can do in the future, you will be entitled to permanent partial disability benefits.

Permanent Total Disability: If your injury is so severe that you are unable to return to gainful employment, you may be eligible for permanent total disability (PTD) benefits. These payments are payable as long as you remain totally disabled and, possibly, for the rest of your life.

Other types of workers’ compensation benefits include healing period benefits (while you heal) and death benefits (for dependents of workers killed in a work accident). If you feel you are not being treated fairly or you are not receiving the amount of benefits you may be entitled to receive, please contact an attorney.

Contact tOur Law Office

If you have been injured in a work-related accident, do not trust your employer or their insurance company to protect your rights. Retain a lawyer who knows the law and is dedicated to protecting your rights.
Our attorneys have been handling workers’ compensation cases for more than 35 years. We understand the law and fight for each of our clients. Call to schedule a free consultation.

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What Are My Rights?

Workers’ Compensation Laws

As a worker, you have rights. Most employers are required by law to maintain workers’ compensation insurance for the benefit of injured workers. As an injured employee, you may have a right to receive compensation for a work-related injury or a disease or medical condition that you suffered because of work, sometimes called an occupational disease. Many kinds of illnesses and diseases may qualify as work-related and, therefore, entitle you to workers’ compensation benefits. Just because a company doctor or company representative says a condition or injury is not work-related, does not make it so. Contact an experienced attorney and ask questions.
Unfortunately, many people do not understand work comp laws and as a result, employers and insurance companies often take advantage of injured workers. If you or a loved one has been injured, you probably have many questions that need answering.

Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions are provided below. To learn more about your rights, our law firm offers a free consultation. Call us today for your free consultation.

Common Questions and Answers:

Here are some of the most common questions about workers’ compensation laws and their answers:
Q: Do I have a right to choose my doctor?
A: Yes and no. As a general rule, your employer has a right to choose which doctor you see. However, there are exceptions.
First, if that doctor gives you a rating of permanent impairment which you feel is too low, you have a right to a second medical opinion that must be paid for by your employer. Second, if your doctor is not qualified or is providing inadequate care, you can take corrective action to request another doctor. An attorney can be very helpful in this process.

Q: Could I be fired for seeking benefits?
A: By state law, an employer may not terminate, harass or discriminate against an employee for seeking workers’ compensation benefits.

Q: Am I covered?
A: If you were injured in a work-related accident, you are probably covered. You do not have to prove that your employer was negligent. Even if you had a previous injury, you may be eligible for benefits if your injury got worse because of your job.

Q: What if my injury takes place on the way to work? Or, on my way home from work?
A: If you were injured on your way to work or on your way home from a job that required you to be on the road, then you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits even if the injury is caused by your own fault or negligence. Certain types of work-related travel are covered. You may also be covered if you were injured in the work parking lot, cafeteria, break room or bathroom.

Q: What do I need to know?
A: First, you must notify your employer when you are injured. If you wait more than 90 days to notify your employer of an injury you have discovered, you could lose your right to receive any workers’ compensation benefits. Even after you have notified your employer, you have a limited time to file a claim if they do not pay benefits or if you receive benefits for a period of time and then they stop making additional payments.

Contact a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

The best way to protect your rights is to retain an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. Our attorneys have been protecting the rights of injured workers for more than 35 years.

If you need to speak with a workers’ compensation attorney about your legal rights and options call our office to schedule a free consultation.

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Product Liability Lawyer

Have you been harmed by a dangerous or defective product? Did you suffer a personal injury while working with farm equipment or construction tools? Were you injured at home while using a seemingly harmless household or consumer product?

For a free initial consultation with a product liability lawyer, call Our Law Office to discuss your personal injury and set up an appointment.

More than 30 Years of Product Liability Experience
Since 1984, our product liability attorneys have since assisted clients throughout our community who have been injured as a result of dangerous or defective products. An experienced product liability lawyer can help you hold the makers of defective products accountable for their negligence by suing them for damages, including pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses.

Injuries Caused by Defective Cars, Farm Equipment, Household Items
Our law firm handles product liability cases involving defective motor vehicles, including burns that victims have received from motorcycle mufflers. We handle product liability cases involving food and agricultural products, including agricultural injuries from farm equipment and falls from grain bins. We also handle cases involving children getting burned by hot water heaters. If you believe it was negligent to put such a product on the market, take legal action so others are not also injured. Our law firm also has experience in product liability cases involving carpal tunnel, cumulative trauma, and repetitive stress.

We are deeply committed to providing our clients with close personal attention and strong representation. With direct access to your lawyer, you will always know where you and your case stand, and we will keep you informed throughout your case so you can make choices that will have a positive effect on your life.

Contact Us
Our law firm is committed to providing justice for all our clients, with compassionate attention to their personal needs and legal objectives. Contact us for a free initial consultation to talk about your product liability case.

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Workers’ Compensation Attorney Helping Injured Workers

If you are an injured worker, it is critical that you consult an attorney to protect your rights. Work comp laws are very complex and the system is stacked in favor of employers and insurance companies. You need an experienced and aggressive attorney working on your behalf. Injured workers who do not ask questions or consult an attorney may never know what additional benefits they were entitled to and never received. It is important to consult an experienced attorney.

Our Law Office can provide the help you need. Our firm has been handling workers’ compensation cases for more than 35 years. If you need to speak with an attorney about a work related injury, we are pleased to offer a free consultation.

Why Hire Us?
If you have been injured, there are many workers’ compensation attorneys to choose from. Is there really a difference between one attorney and the next?
The simple answer is yes. Just like with any other profession, experience makes a difference. Dedication and professionalism are critical as well. People choose our firm because we offer a great combination of experience, personal service and dedication. Consider the benefits we provide clients:

Experience: We have been handling workers’ compensation cases. We understand the law, the process and the system. We have tried hundreds of workers’ compensation cases and appeared before the Supreme Court to argue for our clients.

We work for you: At our firm, we work for the injured employee, not the employer or the insurance company. We work only for injured workers.

We help you maximize your benefits: If you do not structure your workers’ compensation settlement properly, you could limit your ability to receive benefits from Social Security Disability and Medicare. Let us put our knowledge and experience to work for you.

We can help you seek the doctor of your choice: If the company doctor is providing poor quality of care or been rude or unreasonable, we can take corrective action to seek a new doctor for you.

Learn More
To learn more about work comp laws and your rights, contact us to schedule a free consultation.

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Getting The Right Compensation For Your Truck Accident Case

A road accident involving a semi or 18-wheeler truck is as common as any other type of road crash. Trucks are critical to the functioning of any company into manufacturing and production, particularly the ones directly involved in logistics. With so many trucks on the road at any given time, accidents are bound to happen – quite a few of them, in fact.

Truck Accidents

Generally, an accident involving a truck results in more severe injuries, especially if the truck overpowered or crashed into another vehicle much smaller in size, such as a car. This is because tractor-trailers, single-unit trucks, cargo vans, etc. are much bigger and weigh more compared to traditional vehicles. Therefore, when a car collides with a truck, the outcome could often be catastrophic and even fatal. Also, most of these accidents happen on freeways where a truck is usually moving at high speeds. The higher the speed, the much greater the collision.

Truck accidents are usually caused driver error (alcohol, texting, drowsiness, drugs, etc.), bad road or driving conditions, vehicle malfunction, or improper driver training. These are circumstances that fellow motorists don’t have any control over.

Truck Accidents – Safety Measures and Negligence

Compared to motorcyclists and car drivers, truck drivers have to live up to a higher care standard. As per the FMCSA or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are certain safety measures and qualifications that the driver of a truck is required to uphold when behind the wheels. This includes the total time a driver can spend behind the wheels at a stretch, total breaks to be taken when on duty, and the truck’s load. There are also several safety measures for preventing truck accidents. Deferral regulations, employee log books, and stringent organizational measures are devised for encouraging safe driving practices. Most times, these measures are not adhered to by the driver or the truck company, only to make money or save time.
Unfortunately, as aforementioned, some of the truck drivers don’t take the necessary standards seriously enough – causing death or major injuries due to speeding, driver fatigue, driver inattention, driving for extended time periods or exceeding the total driving hours legally allowed, unsafe passing, not slowing down or stopping when required, and changing lanes abruptly. It’s not always the truck drivers at fault. There are instances when employers pressure their truck drivers to work for an extended time period or complete the haul as soon as possible. As a result, truck drivers often resort to speedy driving and also alternative routes that are not the safest and ideal for heavy transporting. All of this external pressure results in the driver not being at his physical and emotional best when on duty.

Truck Accident Injuries

When hit by a tractor-trailer or 18-wheeler truck, motorcyclists or car drivers simply do not have any chance of saving themselves from the aftermath of the impact. Generally, injuries caused by such accidents are extremely catastrophic. Death is fairly common too. However, if there are no fatal injuries, the likely impact could entail spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, multiple broken bones, massive internal injuries and/or burn injuries, to name a few.

Getting Legal Help

Like with any other road accident, a truck accident also entails suffering and pain, lost wages, unpaid medical expenses, loss of life, etc. But it’s not extremely easy to prove the pain and suffering in the court of law without an attorney backing your cause.

Usually, truck accident lawsuits and claims need a unique approach than personal injury and wrongful death cases that involve a motorcycle collision or car crash. The victim of a truck accident is slated for battle against the truck company, driver, the organization that hired logistics, and multiple insurance carriers. When put under prosecution, all of these parties would put in their best efforts to prove they were not responsible for the accident, leaving the victim all alone and helpless.

Role of a Truck Accident Lawyer

Most truck cases don’t get amicably settled outside a court – the majority enter court premises. And if so, then the plaintiff needs a legal counsel by his/her side. An experienced lawyer would study the various elements of the case and strive to prove plaintiff innocence. Unlike other road accidents, a truck accident is a bit complicated, with the possibility of multiple theories involved in the case. A lawyer would analyze the different theories and may, along with the truck driver, drag the truck owner to court as well.

A truck accident lawyer would look to preserve accident evidence, which could entail getting hold of the black box – a data module that may help determine how fast the truck was moving at the time of impact. If there’s no black box in the truck, the lawyer would look for other tools to gather statistical data. The lawyer would also scout for other information such as the driver’s mental and physical state at the time of accident, whether the truck’s mechanics were functioning right – for instance, the brakes’ working condition, etc.

This is not just complicated research work but there’s a lot of effort and data-hunting required. An accident victim or his/her family members are usually not in the frame of mind or physical health to search for pertinent information by themselves. A lawyer’s presence is therefore invaluable. Since there’s a lot of information needed to gather, a lawyer won’t go with the task on his own. He’ll certainly have his assistants or subordinates helping him with the research.

In court, a truck accident lawyer’s primary objective is to prove the trucking company or truck driver failed to adhere to road safety rules and regulations, thereby proving the plaintiff’s damages were due to the truck company or driver’s breach or failure. Proving how the accident caused injuries and other damages to the plaintiff can be a bit complicated. Therefore, quite often, an accident re-constructionist would be brought on-board to break into the crash’s mechanics and describe how the accident resulted in the plaintiff’s injuries and pain, and the role the defendant played in the suffering. A truck accident lawyer also helps prepare documents and evidence supporting a plaintiff’s claim for damages.

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Hiring Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

With the increase in the number of motorcycle owners in the country, the number of riders injured and even killed in motorcycle accidents have also increased. Motorcycles offer far less protection in a crash than other vehicles thereby increasing the chances of injuries due to accidents. As bikers are more likely to suffer injuries in an accident than drivers of automobiles, their need of legal representation is also more.

A motorcycle accident can be a big disaster in an individual’s life. If the accident is not handled well by an attorney, the damaging effects can multiply. When an accident case is not dealt with properly, the individuals involved in an accident can be left in deep despair for a long time. Fortunately, with some time and effort, you can find an experienced lawyer to help you. No matter which side of the accident you are in, it is important that you consult a legal expert before you go for a trial or start negotiations with an insurance company.

Benefits of Hiring a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

There is a big difference between regular automobile accidents and those that involve bikes. It is a fact that often judges tend to be less sympathetic towards bikers. This is where hiring a lawyer is important. He/she is well aware of the unfavorable stereotypes people have about bikers and can work to ensure that your rights are protected in an accident. Most people are unaware of the rights offered by the law to accident victims. When you have a professional working on your settlement, your rights are protected.

A lawyer offers personalized services to his/her clients. He/she understands that all cases are not the same and provides personalized services to fight for the compensation. They always have the best interests of their clients in their minds.

If you have suffered injuries, your lawyer will also help you to get the money you deserve. It can be very challenging for an average person to negotiate with the insurance company. These companies are well aware of the tactics to make people accept lesser compensation then what they are entitled to receive. When you have an experienced and professional lawyer by your side, he/she will prevent you from getting intimidated by their tactics and negotiate with them to help secure you the compensation that you deserve.

Your attorney can also try to arrive at a settlement out of court. This helps save a lot of time and money that would have otherwise been spent on several trips to the court.

How to Hire a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?

There are several things that you will have to take into account when talking to prospective lawyers. First and foremost, you would want a lawyer with extensive expertise in dealing with motorcycle accident claims to handle your case. He/she should be well versed in the laws in your state. Also, the lawyer should have a good track record of winning cases similar to yours.

While hiring a lawyer, it is best to hire someone with plenty of experience in dealing with motorcycle accidents. It will not make much sense to hire a lawyer who specializes in another field to fight your case. It is important that you ask a lot of questions while talking to your lawyer so that you are satisfied that you have the best legal representation.

Most lawyers offer a free consultation to their clients on their first visit. Take this opportunity to discuss your case with them and understand how they would deal with the same. This is also the time to gauge your comfort level with the lawyer as otherwise, you will not be able to divulge some personal details that may be crucial for the case.

During your initial talks, you must also inquire about how long the lawyer has been practicing and how does he/she plans to pursue your case. You must also read the testimonials of previous clients of the lawyer online. Ask if they have their website and if yes, read the types of cases they have handled and the results of the same.

Finally, inquire about the charges of the services of the lawyer. Most lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not have to pay anything till they win the case for you. Make sure to clear all obligations regarding the fee payment structure. It is important to make written agreements with the lawyer to avoid any misconceptions in the future.

Once you have gathered all the information that you require, compare the attorneys and their qualifications and success rates and find the one that is best suited to handle your case. Keep in mind, while it is important to hire a lawyer to represent your case as soon as possible, you must not hire the first person who speak with. It is essential that you discuss with a few attorneys before you make your decision on whom to select.

Where can You Find the Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyers?

To find the best attorney, the first place you can check is the American Bar Association website. You will find a list of lawyers here who are in good standing with the bar. This can be a good starting point for you.

It is also a good idea to speak to your friends and family members to know if they would like to suggest any attorney. You can search online too to know about reliable motorcycle accident lawyers in your area.

An accident can happen in spite of driving carefully and adhering to the traffic rules. In fact, you can be involved in an accident even without being responsible for it in any way. With a professional legal representation by your side, you can feel safe knowing that there is someone to represent you in the battle with the other party.

If you or any of your loved ones have been involved in a motorcycle accident, keep these points in mind to find the best motorcycle accident lawyer to help you.

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INSURANCE DEFENSE AND LITIGATION

Premises Liability Defense Attorneys

Insurance defense is our core practice. With over 80 years of combined legal experiences, groundbreaking verdicts, and many long-standing clients, our firm is truly a 21st century insurance defense firm. In a highly technical and competitive industry, our law firm uses cutting edge technology that allows us to provide top shelf representation at a reasonable rate. We provide as incurred real time billing that is timely, efficient, and in compliance with insurance carriers’ billing guidelines. Our lawyers use technology that is integrated with the firm’s network and computers allowing us to continuously communicate with our office and enabling us to return messages and emails anywhere in the world.

We provide insurance defense legal services in the following areas:

Insurance Law; Bad Faith
Our firm has tried extra-contractual claims against insurance carriers in many counties in South Texas. One of our firm’s partners, was the trial attorney in the landmark extra-contractual case of Farmer’s Insurance Co. v. an individual tried in South Texas. We provide opinion letters regarding coverage, examination under oath, excess carrier representation and other representation. But most of all, we are premier litigators defending insureds in some of the most dangerous counties in Texas.

Premises Liability Defense
Our firm represents property owners and others who are involved in lawsuits alleging that defective or dangerous conditions led to injuries. We represent homeowners, businesses, general contractors, developers, design professionals, retail stores, grocery stores and property owners against claims of injuries and property damage resulting from slip and falls, sexual assaults, physical attacks, dangerous conditions on the premises and other claims.

Product Liability Defense
Our firm defends manufacturers who have been sued for product liability in cases involving:
Go-carts
Trucks
Tractors
Air-guns
BB guns
Oilfield Equipment
Ladders
Grinders
Electric saws
Coffee Makers
Medical Devices
Heaters
Propane Barbeque Grills

Motor Vehicle Accidents
This practice is a bread and butter one for us. We aggressively defend these types of cases and offer flat fee services for low impact soft tissue claims. In the more serious injury cases, we provide effective representation in an efficient manner. We provide litigation budgets amending the cost only when it is necessary. We have highly experienced and trained paralegals and a registered nurse that hone in on the injuries. We often challenge the need for surgery if such procedure is not warranted. We have available several accident reconstruction experts that we can turn to should such expertise be necessary. We also handle uninsured/underinsured motorist claims for insurance companies.

Trucking Accidents
As earlier noted, our law firm’s practice area encompasses all of South Texas that has experienced an explosion of trucking commerce all over the Rio Grande Valley and up the three major corridors: Interstate 35 from Laredo, U.S. 281 from Edinburgh/McAllen and U.S. 77 from Brownsville/Harlingen. Consequently, major trucking accidents make up a significant part of our practice providing clients with a wealth of experience in this type of litigation.

Contact an attorney at our firm to learn more.

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COMMERCIAL TRUCKING ACCIDENT DEFENSE LAWYERS
Our firm is highly adept at defending truckers, trucking companies, and their insurers. Truck accident litigation often involves high value claims and extensive investigations. With over 100 years of combined defense experience, the lawyers at our firm are equipped to handle even the most complex claims.
If you are looking for a law firm dedicated to the law, to quality in their practice, to trust in their dealings and respected in the communities they serve in South Texas, then we are your South Texas law firm.

Success in the defense of a trucking case begins at the scene with a quick response team of accident reconstruction specialists preserving the evidence at the accident site. This includes photographing the accident scene, taking measurements, interviewing eye-witnesses, the truck driver and other participants involved in the accident and the investigating police officers. If necessary, a re-construction of the accident may include an animation recreating the accident.

Our firm also addresses claims of negligence and violations of Texas Department of Transportation regulations and violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations. The trucking industry is heavily regulated and our firm is well-versed in the regulations that must be followed to maintain safe trucks and safe drivers. The representation we offer is comprehensive. We assess the damages, analyze the amount of liability and recommend a fair and reasonable settlement value, especially if liability is clear. However, we prepare a case for trial and not to settle. We do not hesitate to take any case, anywhere or anytime to trial. Call us today to arrange a consultation with an attorney.

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PRODUCT LIABILITY DEFENSE LAWYERS

Our firm is highly adept at defending product manufacturers and their insurers, as well as self-insured companies in high value claims involving alleged dangerous or defective products. A core component of our practice is that our insurance defense attorneys have the experience, proven groundbreaking verdicts, and 21st-century litigation approach to effectively represent clients facing product liability claims in Texas.

Texas Dangerous and Defective Product Lawsuit Attorneys
Our product liability defense attorneys represent nationwide companies who are facing claims in Texas. Our familiarity with South Texas industries, counties, courtrooms, and presiding judges make our firm an asset to out-of-state companies involved in product liability litigation or other insurance defense litigation in Texas.

Our product liability defense practice includes aggressive defense in cases involving all types of consumer products. Specifically, our law firm is equipped to defend clients in product liability claims involving:

Go-carts, ATVs, and other recreational vehicles
Tractors, trucks, and agricultural equipment
Air guns and BB guns
Oilfield equipment and offshore drilling equipment
Ladders, scaffolding, and other construction equipment
Forklifts and other industrial equipment
Grinders
Electric saws, drills, and other power tools
Coffee makers, stoves, and other home appliances
Medical devices
Heaters
Propane barbeque grills
Other consumer products
Product liability litigation involves extensive investigation by product experts, engineers, and other specialists. Areas of potential weakness are thoroughly examined, from defective product design to utilization of defective parts or poor construction of products. Working with leading experts, our lawyers meticulously analyze product liability cases, assess strengths and weaknesses of each case, and provide a liability risk assessment to clients that enables them to make decisions regarding settlement offers or determinations to proceed to trial. Our seasoned and board-certified civil trial specialists have the skills necessary to bring each case to trial, if it is in the best interests of clients.

Contact our Office for Texas Product Liability Defense

When your business is facing a Texas dangerous or defective product lawsuit, our attorneys can provide the aggressive, seasoned, and meticulous defense representation that is necessary to confront such complex litigation. Contact our civil trial law firm to discuss your case further.

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HEALTHCARE MALPRACTICE DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Allegations of malpractice in any area of healthcare can have serious consequences for the individuals and entities involved. Our firm fully understands the severity of allegations lodged against a healthcare professional. We vigorously defend these cases because a lot is at stake. Our firm defends professionals in the healthcare industry such as physicians, surgeons, emergency room doctors, dentists, nurses, nursing home care providers, and others against claims of malpractice.

We thoroughly investigate allegations of malpractice as well as build a strong defense with medical experts recognized as leaders in their area of specialty. We appreciate that merely an allegation against one of these professionals can harm an individual’s reputation and livelihood. Our lawyers take these type of claims very seriously.

Hospital Malpractice Defense
The relationships between doctors and the hospitals in which they work are unique. Doctors are contract professionals and not employees of the hospital. When an allegation of medical negligence is lodged, our job is to thoroughly investigate both the medical issues involved as well as the liability facts involving the parties. The representation that we offer is comprehensive and deals with such matters as failure to diagnose, delayed diagnosis, medical errors, surgical errors, slip and falls while under the hospital’s care, birth injuries, inappropriate sexual contact and other issues. Representing a major hospital is a privilege. We are mindful that hospitals are held at high esteem by the community and we, as attorneys, must be good stewards in our representation of the hospital.

Nursing Home Malpractice Defense
Our attorneys defend claims arising in nursing homes for abuse and neglect. We have successfully defended claims such as trip and falls, dehydration, malnutrition, medication errors, sexual assault by other patients, and decubitus ulcers (bed sores), as well as mental and physical abuse.

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CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE LAWYERS
Our firm is a reputable civil litigation law firm in Texas. Our civil rights defense attorneys are seasoned in providing prisoner abuse defense, false imprisonment dispute defense, and other civil rights defense services.
Constitutional Torts Under Section 1983: Every person, who under color of state law, should not be deprived of his or her constitutional rights or immunities. An individual, business, or municipality that deprives an individual of his or her constitutional rights can be held liable to the injured party for damages. Our firm has represented law enforcement agencies, municipalities, commercial enterprises, and employers facing civil disputes involving violations of constitutional rights.

Our civil rights defense lawyers have vast litigation experience handling claims involving:

Deprivation of constitutional rights of prisoners. These allegations involve prisoner abuse, hangings, failure to provide medical care, excessive force, false imprisonment, and other matters. We relentless defense counsel to penitentiaries, correctional facilities, and other entities facing allegations.

Other violations of civil rights: Allegations may involve denial of due process, right of assembly, and right to free speech. Claims may also involve intimidation of police suspects, false imprisonment, ADA violations, employment-based civil rights violations, and other disputes. Our law firm defends businesses, employers, municipalities, and other clients in civil rights violation disputes.

Texas False Imprisonment Defense Attorneys — Protecting Your Reputation
Law enforcement agencies are inundated with claims of false arrest, intimidation, and false imprisonment. While many claims lack merit, it is important to vigorously attack each claim with a focus on preserving the reputation of officers, preserving the integrity of the law enforcement agency and its procedures, and limiting exposure to claims of liability.

Contact Our South Texas Law Firm
While based in Texas, our law firm regularly represents clients from throughout the state of Texas as well as clients nationwide who have current disputes in Texas. Discuss your civil rights defense strategy with an experienced lawyer from our firm. Call our office to learn more.

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TOXIC TORT LAWSUIT DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Texas Environmental Dispute Defense Lawyers
Has your business been threatened with a toxic tort lawsuit or environmental claim? Our law firm provides quality legal counsel to oil refineries, manufacturers, and other companies facing toxic tort, environmental, or mass tort litigation in Texas. Our *AV Preeminent-rated attorneys offer more than 100 years of collective experience in defending clients in complex civil and commercial litigation, and they are equipped to provide the solid legal counsel clients need when facing environmental liability issues and other toxic tort disputes.

Toxic Tort Defense Lawyers Based in Texas
Our toxic tort lawsuit defense lawyers offer vigorous defense in the areas of toxic substances, hazardous waste, water contamination, and other environmental issues. Our law firm represents refineries, manufacturers, chemical companies, and other facilities that are concerned about their liability in these areas.

Mass Torts
Our firm is highly skilled in mass torts, offering defendants thorough defense against allegations of defective products, dangerous substances, and contaminants. Our defense includes addressing issues such as:
Asbestos
Benzene
Butadiene
Pesticides
Refinery chemical spills
Offshore explosions and related oil spills
Hazardous waste

Texas Water Contamination Defense Lawyers
Given the nature of many industries throughout Texas and the Gulf of Mexico, many companies with property or operations within Texas or the Gulf are subject to inspections for environmental concerns, particularly water or soil contamination problems. If your business is facing violations or liability claims related to hazardous waste dumping or other environmental concerns leading to water contamination issues in Texas, our water contamination defense attorneys can provide the fierce defense counsel necessary to minimize liability and future risk of litigation.

Contact our office to arrange a consultation with a lawyer.

*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories — legal ability and general ethical standards.

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BUSINESS, AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LAWYERS

Texas Contract Disputes Attorneys
Contract disputes are at the core of nearly every business or commercial dispute. The need for representation in commercial litigation generally arises because of a party’s failure to comply with the terms of an agreement. Our lawyers are highly adept in the area of civil litigation as it relates to breach of contract claims, commercial collections, creditor’s rights, and other business or commercial disputes. Our firm also represents financial institutions that need to enforce creditor’s rights due to a borrower’s failure to comply with the terms of the lending agreement.

Contact our South Texas-based law firm for representation in commercial litigation involving:

Breach of contract disputes
Internal business disputes, such as partnership disputes
Business-to-business disputes
Commercial collections
Condominium and homeowners’ association disputes
Commercial lease disputes
Commercial liability disputes
Other complex commercial and civil litigation
Enforcing the Rights of Creditors

Our firm enforces the rights of local, regional, and national creditors including banks and other financial institutions. If an individual or company has failed to make payment, you have the right to take legal action. In the finance and banking industry, nearly all disputes involve the interpretation of, or noncompliance with, contracts or loan documents. From our office in Corpus, Christi, Texas, our business and commercial litigation attorneys assist national banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions in resolving these disputes efficiently and economically. Our firm also has extensive experience in defending banks against claims of wrongful foreclosures and enforcing the creditor’s rights of banks.

Enforcing the Rights of Condominium and Homeowners’ Associations
Condominium and homeowner associations face many potential legal issues, from suits due to injuries in common areas to disgruntled members suing members of the board. Additionally, dues enforcement is a constant irritant for the association. We enforce the rights of the association as a creditor and in other matters.

Contact an Experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney

Our attorneys possess the experience, credentials, and resources to provide quality representation in the full spectrum of commercial and business litigation. Contact our South Texas law firm to consult with one of our attorneys.

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BREACH OF CONTRACT LAWYERS

Contracts are at the core of every business decision, every business transaction, and every entity foundation. Even when contracts are created with solid groundwork, disputes arise. Breach of contract disputes cost businesses time and money. Effective and efficient resolution is paramount to the continuation of day-to-day business activities.

Our seasoned trial lawyers have extensive experience in handling complex civil and commercial litigation. From our office in Texas, our breach of contract attorneys represent employers, businesses, and other clients involved in contract litigation.

Texas Employment Contracts and Business Dispute Attorneys
Our attorneys represent the interests of clients in a variety of breach of contract disputes. Clients involved in contract litigation benefit from our extensive legal experience, our thorough case preparation approach, and our dedication to keeping costs reasonable as we protect their interests. From our office in Texas, our breach of contract attorneys handle contract litigation arising from:

Employment contract disputes: Businesses and employers protect the value of their business by establishing employment contracts with key employees. Our law firm represents employers in disputes involving noncompete agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and other employment contracts.

Business operating agreement disputes: When business members start to grow in different directions, disputes may arise regarding the initial agreement that set the groundwork for the business. We represent clients in business disputes involving partnership agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other business contracts.

Other contract disputes: In addition to representing clients throughout Texas in employment contract and business disputes, our lawyers assist in the resolution of virtually any type of contract dispute, from real estate contracts to insurance contracts. We represent lenders, financial institutions, landlords, commercial property owners and other clients in disputes involving lease agreements, lending agreements, insurance agreements, vendor agreements, and other contracts.

There is no such thing as a simple contract dispute. It is important to have quality legal counsel protecting your interests.

Contact our South Texas law firm discuss your circumstances.

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