Yesterday in Houston, there was a workplace injury that involved a forklift and resulted in the death of Marco Aurelio Rodriguez. He was 33 years old. Marco Rodriguez was crushed by the forklift which may have resulted in a wrongful death case. The accident happened...
In order to properly build or defend a traumatic brain injury (TBI) case, Texas lawyers should consider it necessary to retain a qualified neuropsychologist. This expert is needed to document the TBI victim's subjective complaints. The expert is also needed to...
In brain injury cases, there is an array of treatment specialists essential to understanding the injury severity and rehabilitation process.Here is a list summary and description summary of the roles:1) Physiatrists. A physiatrist is a doctor of rehabilitation...
Texas residents may be interested to hear of a proposed settlement in the case of former NFL players suing the football league over concussion-related injuries. The settlement, if approved by the judge, would provide over $700 million in damages, covering medical...
Every brain injury case brought before a Texas court must have a compensable injury. Compensable injuries are established by medical evidence supported by objective findings. Objectively findings are those that cannot come under the voluntary control of the patient....
Early this morning an elderly man died are the result of getting hit by a VIA bus. The man was a pedestrian walking near Columbus Park downtown. The pedestrian accident happened on San Saba Street, near West Martin Street. San Antonio Police report that the man...
Recently, a 96-year old man was killed by a pack of dogs in Katy, Texas. The man died as a result of the dog bite injuries. This may be a wrongful death case. Cy-Fair EMS and Harris County deputies responded to the scene. At least two dogs were taken by animal...
On or about August 29, 2013, in Houston, Texas a car crash was violent enough to split a car in half. One vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it crashed on Westheimer Road. In auto-accident caused two people to be severely injured and require hospital...
On Aug. 24, northwest Harris County was the scene of a deadly accident in which alcohol may have been a factor. A passenger in a truck was ejected from the vehicle when it ran a red light and was struck by a SUV. He later died at the hospital from the injuries that he...
The role of an attorney when handling a brain injury case will most likely require expert testimony. Expert testimony must have a proper foundation. The foundation must be established as reliable scientific evidence under the correct legal criteria. Daubert v. Merrell...
