Austin Injury Attorney I Texas Accident Lawyer Library Articles
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The documents below are available to the public so that they can gain a better understanding of the legal challenges facing them, and why an experienced attorney is so important for success.
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Truck Accidents in Texas Description: It’s true, accidents happen. But negligent parties should be held accountable. If you’ve been the victim in a truck-related accident in Austin or South Central Texas, visit the user-friendly website of The Todd Law Firm, PLLC.
Medical Helicopter Crashes Traced to Lax Oversight Description: The majority of fatal medical helicopter crashes in 2008 can be traced to poor weather conditions and lax safety standards, according to an analysis by the Houston Chronicle. The newspaper cites halting progress by federal regulators to strengthen safety standards and an explosion in the number of carriers as contributing factors in the record number of fatal crashes reported in past year. Sixty-five fatal medical helicopter crashes have occurred since 1989, according the National Safety Transportation Board.
Stun Guns May Have Caused 50 U.S. Deaths, Study Says Description: Police stun guns such as those made by Taser International Inc. may have caused at least 50 deaths in the U.S. between June 2001 and August 2008, Amnesty International said.
Insurer claims smoke that killed people was "pollution" and therefore not covered. Description: An insurance company with a potential $25 million liability from a 2007 Houston office fire is claiming smoke that killed three people was "pollution" and surviving families shouldn't be compensated for their losses since the deaths were not caused directly by the actual flames.
Progressive Insurance: Art for Profit Description: Progressive Insurance Spends Millions on Speculative Art Investing While the "Nickel and Dime" Accident Victims
Description: How "Tort Reform" by the Republicans, corporations, insurance companies is creating a fake crisis and taking away victims' right to sue.
"Tort Reform" vs. reality in Texas courts[PDF] Description: Is tort reform motivated by a legitimate tort crisis, by false perceptions, or worse-by a business
and insurance lobby that is both powerful and cunning in its use of innuendo and misinformation?
Texas Watch is a non-partisan, advocacy organization working to improve consumer and insurance protections for Texas families. Description: Texas Watch is a non-partisan, advocacy organization working to improve consumer and insurance protections for Texas families. Texas Watch's thousands of activists across the state make their voices heard to preserve their rights and protections. Texas Watch strives to provide a counter to wealthy special interest lobby efforts and ensure Texas laws reflect the true needs of Texas families and consumers
The Texas Trial Lawyers Association was founded in 1949 to protect the rights of Texas families. Description: The Texas Trial Lawyers Association was founded in 1949 to protect the rights of Texas families. Today, more than 50 years later, TTLA has never been more committed to this endeavor. Since its inception, TTLA has been a steadfast defender of the civil justice system in Texas, and through exceptional leadership and vision, TTLA has worked hard to ensure that ordinary citizens always have a voice in the legislative process.
Have You Been Injured in an Accident? Protect yourself with our "Texas Personal Injury Guide". Call 512-472-7799 for your free copy and a case evaluation.