... . VOTING RIGHTS The Supreme Court narrowly ruled in a challenge to the landmark Voting Rights Act, siding with a small Texas governing authority but sidestepping the larger constitutional issue. The court in an 8-1 decision avoided the major questions ... to deploy an inadequately trained anti-submarine force jeopardizes the safety of the fleet. The most serious possible injury to environmental groups would be harm to an unknown number of the marine mammals the groups study, justices said. Decided ...
July 1, 2009 11:21 am

Stem Client Roundup for June ‘09

(Law Firm Web Strategy)
... Bob Espey and Randy McClanahan of McClanahan Myers Espey were each honoured by H-Texas magazine. Myers and Espey were named two of Houston's top lawyers for civil litigation; McClanahan was named a top lawyer for business litigation. BC law firm Clark Wilson LLP was busy guest blogging at Slaw.ca, where established Megawatt ... . New Jersey criminal defense firm The Law Offices of John Marshall rolled out a new website for its NJ shoplifting defense practice. Product injury firm Hissey Kientz ...
June 30, 2009 11:39 am

North Dallas Police Chase Ends in High Impact T-Bone Crash

(Dallas Fort Worth Car Accident Lawyer Blog)
... over a man during a routine traffic stop on I-635 and I-35 in Mesquite, Texas. The driver of the pickup truck did not stop, instead, forcing police on an hour ... devastating accident the driver caused, he or she will now face much worse. The injuries of the T-boned car driver are unknown-that person was taken to a local hospital in unknown ... injured as the result of someone's negligence-and in this case, gross negligence, please contact the Anderson Law Firm to learn your rights by calling 817-294-1900 ...
June 30, 2009 08:10 am

Home Depot Product Liability Suits Advances

(Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog)
... in which the court concluded, "We believe that neither the structure of the Act, its relationship to well-settled principles of administrative law, its legislative history, nor its practical consequences, demonstrates that Congress intended a private cause of action to arise based on ... , car accident, medical malpractice, trucking accident, drunk driving, bad product, toxic injury etc then please contact the Fort Worth Texas Product Liability Attorney Dr. Shezad Malik. For a no obligation, free ...
June 29, 2009 08:26 pm
... law firm marketing workshop were incredible. While most were from California, we had lawyers who flew in from the states of Washington, Florida, Nevada, Utah, and Texas ... forward to seeing you all again in 2 weeks for a 2 day in house law firm marketing audit. Here are just a few of the comments attendees wrote down ... put together a plan to implement the ideas I learned." Ron Kramer, Esq. (Personal Injury, Draper, UT) "The Rainmaker Retreat is the most insightful strategic planning I have every ...
June 29, 2009 07:29 am
... allows police to demand blood samples in certain TX DWI situations - without a warrant. The new DWI legislation bill was attached to a law on boating and alcohol, and many, including prosecutors, were unaware of it. The law permits blood ... who has two or more prior DWI convictions is stopped for suspected of drunk driving in Texas; has a child in the vehicle; or causes even a relatively minor accident with injury. When a traffic stop is initiated and the driver refuses to submit to a breath test ...
June 29, 2009 06:34 am
... soliciting car wreck victims and then directing the clients to attorneys, many of whom provide questionable representation. In the 2007 legislative session, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association (our state-wide group of plaintiff's attorneys) and others joined to try and pass ... accident victims in person or by telephone until the 31st day after an accident. Governor Perry signed the bill into law on June 19, 2009, and it will go into effect on September 1, 2009. With any luck, this new legislation ...
June 29, 2009 02:04 am

Thinking of the Families

(Dallas Personal Injury " Wrongful Death Attorney)
Our thoughts are of Scott, Shelby & Ethan Hayes. And Cindy Olson. Just one 18 wheeler took the lives of 10 people, so far, over the weekend. _______________________ The Best Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Lawyer in Dallas? See Awards and Client Testimonials at www.SevereInjuryLawFirm.com www.AVVO.com Marc C. Lenahan Law@Lenahan.com Lenahan Law, P.L.L.C. Dallas, Texas 214.295.1008 888.473.2820 toll-free
June 28, 2009 10:28 pm
... Durango collided with a cement truck head-on. The accident took place in Flower Mound, Texas, at approximately 4:00 p.m. The cause of the accident remains unknown. The name ... victim have not yet been released. For the complete story on this Flower Mound, Texas, car accident click here. If you or a loved one has the been ... accident, you are well-advised to seek the counsel of a qualified personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Texas law limits the amount of time in which you have to bring ...
June 27, 2009 08:00 pm
... pregnant women who was riding in the ambulance were taken to a hospital, but were released with no injuries. Due to patient privacy laws, no details about the pregnant woman have been released. The car accident took place at the East ... . The cause of the accident remains under investigation. To read more about this car accident in Arlington, Texas, click here. For a free consultation, contact the personal injury attorneys of Fears | Nachawati by e-mail at info@fnlawfirm.com or by calling toll free ...
June 26, 2009 08:00 pm
... have worked 336 hit-and-run car accidents in Tyler, Texas. Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime under Texas law. If the victim of the car accident has suffered a serious injury, the deserter could face third-degree felony charges. Even for non-serious injuries a driver who leaves the scene of an accident can be charged with a felony. Various classes of misdemeanor charges apply to property damage, depending on the extent. For ...
June 26, 2009 08:00 pm
An experienced Texas personal injury lawyer understands the oftentimes complicated law that applies to personal injury lawsuits. This includes determining the amount of compensation that is fair and equitable given your injuries and damages. It is ... will have a stable of experts on their side, trying to figure out how to offer you the lowest possible settlement. A personal injury attorney will protect your best interests - yours and yours alone. Fears | Nachawati provides accident victims with a ...
June 25, 2009 08:00 pm
In Texas, there are two types of workplace injury claims: subscriber and non-subscriber. Subscriber claims are the most common. These claims arise when an employee is injured and their employer carries valid workers compensation insurance. In ... that does not carry valid workers compensation insurance. If your employer is a non-subscriber, then they fall under the common law, and compensation can be pursued through the court system. Another situation in which an injured worker may be able to file ...
June 24, 2009 08:28 pm

Man Run Over, Dragged By Truck in The Colony

(Dallas Fort Worth Car Accident Lawyer Blog)
... he was repairing. The vehicle accident happened at 9:30 in the morning at a city pump station on 4100 Main Street in The Colony, Texas. The victim, who remains unidentified, was underneath a truck working on it when another worker got in the truck and drove off. It appears the worker who ... can recover against a governmental entity. If you have questions about wrongful death claims or making a claim for injuries sustained in a car wreck, please contact the Anderson Law Firm by calling 817-294-1900.
June 24, 2009 08:57 am
... about their claim for formaldehyde exposure by that date. Judge Engelhardt, however, ruled that the clock started from the date of injury, and it is impossible to determine in advance exactly when each plaintiff became aware of his or her injuries. ... of four state subclasses of individuals who resided in trailers provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Louisiana, Texas, Alabama and Mississippi following hurricanes Katrina and Rita, as well as a future medical monitoring subclass, ...
June 23, 2009 03:52 am
... and driving, wrong-way drivers draw attention to Toledo ... ... In the Workplace. Workplace Injuries. Miscellaneous. Miscellaneous. Drinking and driving, wrong-way drivers draw attention ... collision I ask myself a question. Was it booze or drugs, InjuryBoard San Antonio | Texas Personal Injury Attorney ... Beth Janicek | June 03, 2009 11:18 AM. ... but he somehow managed to get going in the right direction. ... 82k Lombardi Law Firm - The Verdict Driver Safety: Wrong-side Accident Round-up, including ...
June 23, 2009 02:17 am
... you do not want to happen. General legal information on some Texas statute of limitations is listed below: - Personal Injury - 2 years from date of injury - Injury to Property - 2 years from date of injury - Product Liability - 2 years - Wrongful Death - 2 years from date ... - does not begin to run until minor reaches age 18 Call the lawyers at Fears | Nachawati Law Firm if you have questions about your potential case and the proper calculation or the statute of ...
June 22, 2009 09:02 pm

3 Injured in Wrong-Way Dallas Tollway Accident

(Dallas Fort Worth Car Accident Lawyer Blog)
... Jung were all rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas and treated for serious injuries. Hong was released, but Jung remained in the intensive-care unit and Matthew was ... and exit ramps. There's even been talk of adding road spikes by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Whether these are drunk-driving related accidents, or due to ... tragic crashes. If you've been seriously injured in a vehicle-related wreck, please call the Anderson Law Firm for a free consultation at 817-294-1900.
June 22, 2009 09:35 am
... FOLLOWING DELETION OF LOSS-OF-INHERITANCE DAMAGES BY THE SUPREME COURT. Columbia Medical Center of Law Colinas, Inc. v. Hogue, (Tex. 2009) No. 04-0575 (Tex. ... inheritance and affirmed the award of exemplary damages, capped by section 41.008 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. 271 S.W.3d at 255, ... 's conclusion that Columbia Medical acted with conscious indifference to an extreme risk of serious injury when it (1) elected to outsource echo services without a guaranteed response time while ...
June 21, 2009 04:42 am
... the accident occurred. The driver of the vehicle struck by Hall was 25-year-old Carl Lotspeich of Addison, Texas. The impact, according to media reports, caused a fire and an explosion. Both Hall and Lotspeich were killed ... the reason for the suspicion. The complete story is available here. Fears | Nachawati is a personal injury law firm representing victims of Texas car accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free ...
June 19, 2009 05:00 am