Recent Posts in Medical Malpractice Category
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Fiery crash kills 4 people
Posted By The León Law FirmFiery crash kills 4 people Another deadly accident on a Texas highway unfolded on Wednesday June 21 st . The result of the accident: four dead people, all passengers in the same vehicle. The cause: they were hit from behind by a speeding vehicle and the vehicle caught on fire. Another terrible auto accident tragedy for the people of Texas. At this time we do not know the conditions of the ...
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Tips to stay safe and accident free this holiday season
Posted By The León Law FirmTips to stay safe and accident free this holiday season "'Tis, the season to be jolly" as many would say. And being jolly for many means lots of parties, and celebrations, many of which include alcohol. As a result, individuals lean towards heavier than normal drinking behavior, leading to more auto accident crashes involving alcohol. And because of that, the period between Thanksgiving and New ...
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Are you exempt from accidents?
Posted By The León Law FirmAccidents happen every day, everywhere, to anyone. A customer walks into the bathroom of a big box store, the toilet has been leaking. The floor is wet. He slips and falls, hurts his back and leg and now has a permanent injury for the rest of his life. A stay at home mom is driving to run some errands. Someone runs a stop sign, crashes into her and puts her in a lot of pain. To make matters worse, ...
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Texas Workplace Death Toll Rises
Posted By The León Law FirmTexas Workplace Death Toll Rises A recent article in the Texas Tribune reminds us of the grim statistics Texas workers are a part of. In 2014, there were 524 fatal workplace injuries, up from 504 the previous year, making Texas the deadliest workplace state, followed by California with only 334. Here are some of the highlights from this article: In 2014, workplace deaths in Texas 524, California ...
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The permanent marks of an auto accident
Posted By The León Law FirmRecently, eight people were injured in a three vehicle auto accident near Cleveland, Texas. Two passenger vehicles and an 18-wheeler were involved. By the time you read this, hopefully the victim of this auto accident are in stable condition and on their way to a full and speedy recovery. But, can these victims truly fully recover from being injured in an auto accident? The answer is no. Never. ...
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My first 20 years helping personal injury victims
Posted By The León Law FirmMy first 20 years in the law profession Today I just want to send a HUGE thank you to all for the great support we have received at The Leon Law Firm. I have now been practicing law for 20 years! We have successfully tried cases to verdict or settlement totaling tens of millions of dollars for our clients, all with having not one grievance filed against us! It has been an honor to serve so many ...
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When bars don't have insurance
Posted By The León Law FirmWhen a person gets drunk at a bar and then goes out and injures someone, should the bar that served the drunk driver that caused the accident be held liable? Absolutely, it is very common for establishments to provide beverages in excess of what is permitted by law. Also, in many cases, establishments are found liable for damages. But, unfortunately, many establishments either don't have the ...
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What to Do If You Are Involved In An Auto Accident
Posted By The León Law FirmUnfortunately, auto accidents happen every day. Sometimes auto accidents are caused by reckless driving. Sometimes they are caused by careless driving and sometimes it may even be faulty equipment that causes injuries in auto accidents. Regardless of the cause of the accident, an auto accident can happen to anyone at any time. Although accidents can be a frightening and emotional event, try to ...
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The Holiday Season is Accident Season
Posted By The León Law FirmThe holiday season is accident season Some call it, the season of joy. Some call it the "the most wonderful time of the year." We might as well call it, the most dangerous time of the year. Even though in Texas, statistically speaking, the month of June yielded the most auto accident fatalities in 2013, realistically, the season between the Friday before Thanksgiving and New Year's day can be ...
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What is your life worth?
Posted By The León Law FirmHow much is your life worth? That is a very difficult question to answer. If you are a multimillionaire, the answer may be somewhat obvious. But what if you are a stay at home mom, a teenager or retired? That is the questions Texas lawmakers answered when they passed TORT reform in 2003. $250,000. That's it. According to Texas law, the maximum amount of compensation one can receive in a medical ...
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