A federal bankruptcy judge recently released GM from personal injury and wrongful death claims prior to 2009 when the corporation filed for bankruptcy, shielding the automaker from an estimated $7 billion to $10 billion in potential judgments from those who were injured by older, smaller cars that had a faulty … Continue reading
A patient’s most precious resource is often his or her own knowledge. When patients conduct research on potential care providers, they easily empower themselves with information available within the public record. Unfortunately, too few patients opt to take advantage of this readily available information. However, patients will soon be provided … Continue reading
Stories of nursing home abuse and neglect are not uncommon. In fact, the problem has become so prevalent that in 2010, President Obama signed two new laws to address the problem of elder abuse. The Elder Justice Act provides federal resources to help prevent elder abuse, while the Patient Safety … Continue reading
More than 1,500 homes destroyed, two fatalities and perhaps $150 million in insured losses. That’s the latest toll from the Bastrop County Complex fire, just one of the wildfires that has scorched Texas for weeks. The Texas Forest Service reports that the fire is now 95 percent contained, and with … Continue reading
The details are few and investigation is ongoing, but for the family of an unidentified man, life will never be the same. In the early morning hours of August 16, workers on a shallow-water oil and gas production platform in the Gulf of Mexico were transferring a heaving piece of … Continue reading
In Pearsall, Texas, about fifty miles away from San Antonio, an explosion from an oil tank sent flames into the sky as clouds of smoke billowed from the disposal well site. The fire burned for over an hour and has left many to wonder what caused the fiery blaze that … Continue reading
Hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking” as it is popularly known) is an innovative technique that has allowed mining companies to reach rich, previously inaccessible oil and natural gas deposits. At a fracking site, water laced with sand and a cocktail of chemicals is injected deep underground, creating a web of fissures … Continue reading
Silica is a major component of rock, sand, and ores; it is the second most common mineral in the earth’s crust. Despite its commonness, when inhaled as a fine particle, silica is a highly toxic substance. For miners in the oil and gas industry, chemical exposure to silica dust is … Continue reading
Help us win “Best Law Firm” for the 2023 Best of the Best awards. It only takes 30 seconds! It’s time for the final voting round of the 26th Annual Best Of The Best. Thank you to all our supporters for nominating Herrman and Herrman PLLC! We wouldn’t be here … Continue reading
In the summer months of Texas temperatures regularly soar into the triple digits. Extreme heat like that is bad enough when you’re outside, however, that type of summer heat can quickly become deadly for children left alone in a car. One of a parent’s worst nightmares could quickly become reality … Continue reading
