Settlement they then asked me if I could hold out for a larger settlement as my husband passed away from his Roundup exposure. It is now been 2 years and still no settlement they say keep holding out if possible is this normal?
answered on Mar 17, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm very sorry for the loss of your husband. Your attorney would be in the best position to answer this, but based on the timeline you describe, one possibility is that your law firm added the wrongful death element... View More 
WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FIND A LAWYER TO GO AGAINST TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
answered on Mar 11, 2024
Because it is very difficult to successfully prosecute a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Corrections, most attorneys will not accept such a case on a contingency fee. No one wants to spend the large amount of time and energy necessary to successfully pursue a wrongful death claim without... View More
My son died Nov 16 2023 while taking a shower at the powledge unit in Palestine tx. He yelled" I'm having a stoke, the officer in charge walked up to see him and said he was faking. Finally because inmates yelling for his help another officer comes in and calls for medical assistance, but... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
In the wake of such a tragic loss, you might indeed consider taking legal steps against the Texas Department of Corrections, especially given the circumstances surrounding your son's death and the inmate grievances filed in response. Both tort claims and civil rights claims could potentially... View More
Spouse was diagnosed with stage four cancer at 47. He worked in contaminated train yard for 17 years. The contamination was unknown at time of diagnoses.
He said, come to his injuries and leave behind one spouse of 20 years, who he intended to send back to college because she was a stay at... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
Pain and suffering is a non-economic damage to compensate your spouse for the conscious physical pain he endured as a result of his exposure which caused his cancer up to the time of his death. It is recoverable by the personal representative of his estate in a survival action. How much to ask... View More
Spouse was diagnosed with stage four cancer at 47. He worked in contaminated train yard for 17 years. The contamination was unknown at time of diagnoses.
He said, come to his injuries and leave behind one spouse of 20 years, who he intended to send back to college because she was a stay at... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2024
I'm very sorry for the loss of your husband. I agree with my colleague on the pain and suffering element. It would depend on the nature, duration, and severity. You may already be represented by counsel, but if not, please keep in mind that if the railway entity you mention has public elements... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2024
It depends upon the particular facts of your situation. It is important to consider what arrangements you made for your animals to be properly cared for while you were in jail and why the animals were seized by animal control.
If the animals were being properly cared for and animal... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2023
To report a murder, go to the appropriate law enforcement agency for the area where the murder was committed. If the murder occurred in the City of Waco, you can report the murder to Waco PD or to the McLennan County Sheriff's Dept.
To file a wrongful death lawsuit, you should hire... View More
They said my daughter was driving too fast and they think that the defense would beat them because of that. She was going 93 on impact the speed limit is 75 mph. They are only charging him with DWI & possession. I need to know if that's can be fought or not? Proof from the police reports... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2023
Because intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony, a District Attorney cannot pursue charges for intoxication manslaughter against an individual unless a grand jury indicts that individual. If your daughter was driving 93 mph, it may be difficult to persuade a grand jury that a collision... View More
They said my daughter was driving too fast and they think that the defense would beat them because of that. She was going 93 on impact the speed limit is 75 mph. They are only charging him with DWI & possession. I need to know if that's can be fought or not? Proof from the police reports... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2023
I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter. Your post is heartbreaking and I wish you and your family condolences. I can't speak for Texas criminal procedure, but in your pursuit for justice, I believe there are compelling issues that an experienced civil trial attorney would use in the... View More
Bayer has been fined and sanctioned by the Justice Dept. and other government agencies any number of times, including recent ones regarding various products they produce and which have caused harm.
answered on Mar 7, 2023
Bayer makes a lot of different products from pharmaceuticals to seeds.
I would think to establish a pattern relevant to a particular suit the fines would need to involve the same product and the same or similar behavior as in your pending lawsuit.
Some people tie it to the abortion law but the one women was turned away and had a miscarriage in her car. Is that legal. And what does abortion have to do with it?
answered on Apr 19, 2024
A federal law from the Reagan Administration (abbreviated EMTALA) requires emergency rooms to treat or stabilize patients who are in active labor and provide a medical transfer to another hospital if they don’t have the staff or resources to treat them. Medical facilities must comply with the law... View More
Trial should have started in Judge Godny's court early February
answered on Feb 15, 2024
Go to the district clerk office in the county the trial was held and they can pull the case for you.
Supposedly fell out of van or bus and broke his neck he was shackled and handcuffed
Asking for a friend just wanting to find out if this is a case that someone would take
answered on Feb 5, 2024
Yes. If the facts are correct a attorney would take the case
I just found out this week that Bard Systems Power Ports have caused a number of deaths.
Due to infections and immediate removal of port, my husband could not receive chemo and he died less than a month later.
answered on Dec 11, 2023
In Texas, the heirs of a decedent must sue for his wrongful death within two years of the date of his death.
My brother was killed on october 13 2022 he was followed and someone caused him to roll his truck he survived the roll over he was on the side of the road after he got out his truck and his mother in law at the time hit him with her car and sadly he passed she claims she did see him tell she... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2023
It doesn’t sound like you have any cause of action against police.
If you are the personal representative of your brother’s estate, you may be able to bring a case on behalf of his estate against his mother in law.
My girlfriends son was out with his gf and her friend and some sort of car accident happened which resulted in his death. The two girls said that he climbed out the rear window while they were driving because they were fighting. Police believed them (although they were allowed to fill out a single... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2023
It is protected by the attorney client privilege. The paralegal is in violation of her duties and the attorney is in violation of his ethical obligations because of what the paralegal did.
Resulted in his death what should I do
answered on Apr 20, 2023
The first thing is have someone perform an autopsy on your husband’s body to determine the cause of his death. Ask the medical examiner to focus on any mistreatment or malpractice that might have contributed to his death. Include a full toxicology screen.
What Does This Mean
answered on Jan 14, 2023
Someone is charged with the offense of murder on May 5, 2016, a first degree felony.
330 lbs. and Police Officers treat me "excessively cautiously". I'm worried that with the C.O.P.D. and a severe heart condition etc. I'm worried I could possibly die from mace and/or a taser. Do I carry a couple Doctors notes... Pfff! I don't know what to do. Thanks Either Way
answered on Dec 20, 2022
My first question is why are you coming in contact with the police. Yes. Carry your medical records with you.
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answered on Sep 15, 2022
Not sure what your question is. If you can ask exactly what your issue or question is I will be glad to answer for you. Otherwise please call my law office or another experienced criminal attorney for an appointment. Please have the appeal decision ready for any questions.
Good Luck!
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