Reckless driving is a serious offense that can result in devastating injuries and even death, in some cases. This type of traffic violation typically occurs when a driver displays complete and utter disregard for traffic lights, signs, and signals made by other drivers. Unfortunately, it… Read More
An Overview of Wrongful Death Claims
Wrongful death is a term that most people are familiar with, but do you know what it actually means? Not only is a wrongful death claim a special kind of personal injury lawsuit, it is one of the most complicated. For a wrongful death lawsuit… Read More
What Are the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits?
Many people do not realize this, but personal injury claims are among the most common types of legal actions that occur on a daily basis. We see hundreds – if not thousands – of personal injury cases brought to the U.S. court system every single… Read More
Understanding Premises Liability
When it comes to personal injury law, premises liability cases address injuries that are caused by a property owner’s negligence or failure to maintain his or her property. These types of cases can pertain to both residential and business properties and oftentimes include slip and… Read More
Takeda Settles Lawsuit in Diabetes Case
Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. recently announced that it would agree to pay $2.37 billion in order to resolve lawsuits over its diabetes medication, Actos. People throughout the country have been contacting lawyers and suing Takeda for hiding the fact that Actos has been linked to… Read More
Speeding and Car Accidents: What’s the Connection?
Speeding and reckless driving are very common on both the busy and remote roads of Texas, which unfortunately results in life-changing and tragic auto accidents in some cases. In fact, speeding was a factor in nearly a third of all fatal crashes last year, according… Read More
Is Hospital Technology to Blame for the Texas Ebola Crisis?
At this point, Americans are well aware of the shocking story of Thomas Eric Duncan, a Liberian man who entered America infected with the Ebola virus, and tragically later died while in care of the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. While the Ebola outbreak in America… Read More
What to do After a Car Accident
Being involved in an automotive accident can be a stressful and traumatic experience. At Wormington & Bollinger, our attorneys specialize in automotive accidents of all types, and we’ve seen how people’s decisions following an incident can radically change the long-term outcome of the accident. Of… Read More
Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
Do you have a loved one currently residing in a nursing home or assisted living facility? Today many families rely on the services of these specialized senior residences to care for their elderly relatives who can no longer maintain completely independent lifestyles. Advances in medical… Read More
Landmark Lead Paint Lawsuit Shows Trial Lawyers Fighting for Public Good
Recently, a team of lawyers who won a landmark lead paint cleanup lawsuit were named Public Justice’s 2014 Trial Lawyers of the Year. 27 attorneys won a $1.15 billion judgement against major paint manufacturers who were found responsible for the critical health issues caused by the… Read More