As the Texas economy booms, so does the construction industry.  But recently, that’s coming at a high cost to workers.  Recently, the University of Texas and the Worker’s Defense Project released a study showing the costs — primarily in on-the-job injuries and wage theft — to workers. An NPR story describing the report notes in part: “Like almost everything in the Texas, the construction... 

In an effort to reduce texting while driving deaths, a mother and father are releasing photos of the text message their son was typing at the time he lost control of his car and died. Watch this tragic story from the Today Show.   Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy  Read More →

Medical malpractice can result in many types of birth injuries, with one of the most common being complications from hyperbilirubinemia, otherwise known as jaundice. Jaundice is usually treated easily, but if it is not properly diagnosed and treated, it can lead to other birth injuries, such as brain damage or loss of hearing. Jaundice is caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. When old blood... 

A mother in Illinois has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the obstetrician who delivered her daughter, claiming that excessive force resulted in the child’s Erb’s palsy. The lawsuit against Chicago’s Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center was originally filed in Cook County Circuit Court, but was later transferred to federal court for the Northern District of Illinois. The... 

Several fatalities on Illinois roads have resulted from recent icy conditions. Four high school friends died when their car skidded out of control on a bridge and plunged into an icy creek in rural Illinois. Patrick O’Neil, the coroner for Will County, said that the driver probably lost control of the vehicle after hitting water or ice on the bridge. The four teenagers were all from Wilmington,... 

Brain injuries are devastating in children. Today, traumatic brain injuries remain the leading cause of both death in children. For those children lucky enough to survive, an early brain injury can have life-long consequences.  Brain injuries often affect a child’s ability to learn even years after the injury.   Young victims are particularly vulnerable because most brain development occurs... 

Is using Facebook during a wrongful death trial an ethics issue or a legal issue? This is one of those cases that make waves — not so much for the case itself, but for the presence of and use of social media during a trial by the jury foreman. The case itself related to the wrongful death of a woman at the hands of a medical practitioner. The statement of claim filed on behalf of the plaintiffs... 

In case anyone is keeping track, we’re way past the starting point for something to have been done about immigration reform. Whether or not it is the State of the Union address, media clips on T.V., speeches given in public or in the house or news conferences, the once bright hope for immigration reform to take shape this term seems to be losing its luster —- again. The State of the Union address... 

We tell clients that it is never too early to begin estate planning. You’ve worked hard to build your estate, accumulating assets and some sense of financial stability. Planning now for the future can help retain your home and your savings in the event of a catastrophic illness or sudden death. Preplanning also will allow your loved ones to retain the assets to bequeath them when you are gone. Estate... 

There are a few different types of cerebral palsy, each of which has its own symptoms and recommended treatment plan. Cerebral palsy in infants or young children is a long-term medical condition that affects not only the victim, but the entire family as well. If a doctor’s negligence led to this condition, parents may pursue a case of medical malpractice in Ohio to recover damages. Spastic Cerebral...