The Opening Statement

Using Gammill to Strike Police Officers as Experts in Civil Cases Involving Commercial Vehicle Collisions

Using Gammill to Strike Police Officers as Experts in Civil Cases Involving Commercial Vehicle Collisions

Police officers—especially uniformed state troopers—are often designated as expert witnesses in civil cases involving motor vehicle collisions. Their testimony can carry immense weight with jurors, who view law enforcement officers as trustworthy public servants. However, courts must not allow that trust to substitute for the legal requirements of reliability, foundation, and relevance.

Depo-Provera

Depo-Provera

Have you or someone you know taken the birth control medication Depo-Provera? If so, you might be entitled to damages.
Recent medical studies have determined that Depo-Provera injections can cause tumors in the spine and brain. Allegedly, the companies that created the drug were aware of the risk of tumors, but continued to market the product. If you have taken the drug at any point in time, please contact our firm immediately.

2024 Standout Settlements

2024 Standout Settlements

As the end of the year approaches, we have taken a look back at our cases for 2024. Our accomplished trial lawyers work relentlessly for our clients, and strive to win the settlements they deserve. These cases are some of the highlights from CvPA’s recently won settlements.

Bifurcation and Ch. 72

Bifurcation and Ch. 72

Ever since Ch. 72 bifurcation was passed in Texas, it seems that no one, plaintiff and defense attorney alike, have no idea how it applies, when it applies, and what it applies to. Based on the reading of the statute, it should not apply to non-18 wheeler cases.

Attacking a Defense Expert

Attacking a Defense Expert

An effective cross-examination can wrap up a case quite quickly. When the defense is worried about having their expert struck, it can move settlement talks and save all the other cases where the defense has the expert retained.

Texas State Court Venue

Texas State Court Venue

Where can a Personal Injury Plaintiff file their case in Texas?

By filing the lawsuit, the Plaintiff in a personal injury case has the ability to “choose” the venue, or the county that the lawsuit is filed in. Venue may be proper in more than one county, so it is important to know your venue options before filing the lawsuit.