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Introduction Injuries in the oil & gas Industry are common throughout Texas. In terms of potential risks and accidents, it is one of the most hazardous industries in the world. With such dangerous operations taking place, most injuries are either fatal or leaves...

CvPA recently handled a wind farm accident in South Texas, where some dangerous premises injured a contractor. Wind farms, like any form of energy production, wind power has its share of accidents and incidents that can result in injury or damage to equipment. One of...

You’ve been injured in a car wreck, and you might be wondering what damages can you claim in a lawsuit? Our team is frequently asked this question. Pattern Jury Charge 28.3 lays out the basic question a jury will be asked when assessing personal injury damages. They...

Maybe Not Such an Airtight Defense? Our firm regularly gets called in to help handle horse and equine cases. Our founding partner, Collen Clark, is an experienced rider and horse wrangler. Not only did he compete on the bull-riding circuit, but he maintains his...

Can anyone bring a wrongful death claim for a deceased adult against the employer if the adult does not have a spouse or children? What about parents, brother sisters, etc.?

Unfortunately, due to the way the worker’s compensation statute is drafted, the only people who can bring claims against an employer

Whenever there is a fatality on a Texas highway, it is common for the investigator to order a drug screen on the deceased person. With the liberalization of marijuana law across the country, access to marijuana has never been easier and more common. However, tests, and their results, are still trying to catch-up.