Category Archives: Premises Liability Claims

Bill Easing Ability For Workers To Sue Property Owners Passes Texas House

Written On May 14, 2009 By Bob Kraft

The AP reports, “Legislation that would make it easier for certain injured workers to sue property owners for negligence has passed the Texas House.” The legislation, “supported by personal injury trial lawyers, would remove existing liability protections for premises owners who buy workers’ compensation insurance for contract workers who come onto their property to perform [...]

Posted in Political and/or Judicial, Premises Liability Claims, Workers' Compensation

Asbestos – The Silent Killer

Written On January 8, 2009 By Bob Kraft

Regarded as the silent killer, asbestos was highly touted as one of the most versatile forms of building applications throughout the 20th century. Due to its heat and fire resistant qualities, asbestos was used as a form of insulation, piping, flooring and brake lining. Texas is no stranger to asbestos problems, due to a [...]

Posted in Asbestos and Mesothelioma, Consumer Information, Premises Liability Claims

Tips If You Slip And Fall

Written On January 7, 2008 By Bob Kraft

Last month, our firm obtained a large settlement in a premise liability case. These cases are commonly referred to as "slip and fall" or "trip and fall" cases.
Fortunately, there are steps injured persons can take to make pursuit of such a claim easier. When a person falls down in public, the normal reaction is one [...]

Posted in Premises Liability Claims

Slip And Fall Cases In Texas

Written On January 2, 2008 By Bob Kraft

Over the years, our law firm has represented hundreds of clients who were injured in "slip and fall" or "trip and fall" cases, otherwise referred to as premises liability claims. Unfortunately, in recent years, the Republican Texas Legislature and the Republican Supreme Court of Texas have changed the laws to make it much more difficult [...]

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