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Author Archives: Chris Mahfouz
$75.3 Million Verdict After Ups Truck Driver Hits Pregnant Mother
Back in May of 2018, a UPS truck driver ran a red light and hit another car that was driven by the Plaintiff who was 13 weeks pregnant. The Plaintiff had to seek emergency medical treatment. Her son was born in October of 2018 with…
Compensability Under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act
Whether or not you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits hinges on whether your injury occurred while you were working within the course and scope of your employment. According to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, the term “course and scope of employment” refers to any activity…
A Day in the Life of a Personal Injury Attorney
If you’ve ever been curious about what a typical day in the life of a personal injury attorney entails, you’re in the right place. Personal injury attorneys handle a wide range of tasks and activities on a daily basis, tailored to the specific cases they…
Fall Protection
Falls are one of the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and death. Falls are included among what is oftentimes referred to as the “Fatal Four” in workplace incident and injury cases alongside electrocutions, struck-by, and caught-in/between. Controlling worksite employers must ensure that adequate…
Texas Supreme Court May Soon Change How Non-Economic Damages Are Evaluated
Everything has its price, but what is the reasonable cost of non-economic damages in a personal injury lawsuit? The Texas Supreme Court may soon clarify or redefine the standards by which Texas courts should objectively review non-economic awards after hearing oral arguments in two wrongful…
Zantac – What Its Corporate Creator May Have Known 40 Years Ago About Carcinogenic Ingredients
The popular heartburn drug Zantac was on the market for nearly forty years, filling store shelves and medicine cabinets across the nation. In doing so, its creator earned billions in sales. Recent court filings revealing documents produced in litigation suggest that Glaxo, now known as…
Latent Occupational Diseases and the Statute of Limitations
Workplace injuries exist in many forms, one of which is occupational hazards that, overtime, can result in occupational diseases. No doubt, certain occupations come with higher risks whether it be by excessive exposure to hazardous products or prolonged physical demands of the body. Some of…
Safety for Individuals Working Over or Near Water
What must construction site managers and employers do to protect workers who are engaged in work over or near water? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) addresses this concern in 29 CFR 1926.106, which provides for the following: Although simply stated, these requirements have…
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