Product Liability and Texas Children

Posted on | January 5, 2011 | No Comments

Product liability laws are designed to protect consumers, and their families, from serious injury due to dangerous or defective products. Unfortunately, even with stringent product liability laws in Texas, people are still unnecessarily hurt or killed by dangerous and defective products every year. Even more disturbing, is that many of these injuries and deaths are to children, including babies, toddlers and infants.

Parents need to be more cautious than ever with the products they purchase. Even though manufacturers should warn you of known dangers or recall defective products, many find that it’s more economical to pay lawsuits and product liability claims than to incur the expense of a redesign or recall on a product.

Not all corporations place profits over safety. Regardless of motive, manufacturers and distributors of dangerous or defective products should be responsible for the damage and injury they cause. Moreover, companies who do place profits above safety should be punished.

An experienced Texas personal injury lawyer can help you understand product liability laws and the procedure for pursuing a products liability claim. A skilled Texas products liability attorney can assist you with recovering medical and other expenses caused by dangerous or defective products.

Some dangerous products or defective products that have been known to injure children, include the following:

• Dangerous or Defective Toys – including toys that present choking hazards to infants, toddlers and small children, as well as those using lead-based paint

• Dangerous or Defective Children’s Clothing – including clothing made from very flammable materials

• Dangerous or Defective Cribs – including cribs that are defectively designed that cause injury or death

• Dangerous or Defective Car Seats – including car seats with defective latches and restraints

• Dangerous or Defective Cars and Car Parts – including defective seat belts, tires, brakes and airbags

• Dangerous or Defective Drugs and Poisonous Household Products – including drugs and products with defective or non-existent childproof lids

Choose your Texas products liability attorney carefully. The decision you make today could affect your future. Choose a law firm that offers experienced representation, knowledgeable advice, exceptional trial skills and small town caring and attitude.

Contact a Products Liability Attorney in McKinney Texas

To discuss your product liability claim with an experienced Texas personal injury lawyer, call the Wormington Law Group at 972-569-3930 or 214-726-9917 to schedule a free confidential consultation.

Located in McKinney, Texas, the Wormington Law Group is a boutique law firm that focuses on personal injury claims, including the aggressive pursuit of product liability claims on behalf injured victims and their families throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth and North Texas areas, including the communities in and around Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Parker County and Wise County.

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Why You Want a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Posted on | December 30, 2010 | No Comments

State law governs workers’ compensation. That means if you were injured on the job in McKinney, Texas, then Texas workers compensation laws would apply to your claim. Workers’ compensation laws are complex. For example, there are over 25 Chapters dealing with workers’ compensation laws in Texas, and each workers’ compensation chapter has multiple sections.

Although workers compensation laws are designed to protect your interests as well as your employer’s interests, an attorney can ensure you are receiving the maximum benefits under Texas workers’ compensation laws. Employers are typically only concerned with protecting their own interests. They have workers’ compensation attorneys advising them. Should you have a workers’ compensation lawyer advising you?

Workers’ compensation benefits extend beyond monetary compensation. For example, you may be entitled to choose your own doctor for treatment. An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can assist you in obtaining the full benefits to which you are entitled under Texas workers’ compensation laws. In addition, a workers’ compensation lawyer can assist you with an appeal if you were denied benefits or if you did not receive the full benefits for your serious injury, on-the-job or workplace accident.

Common workplace accidents include the following:

• Lifting accidents
• Falls from heights
• Machine accidents
• Power tool accidents
• Conveyor belt accidents
• Construction accidents
• Motor vehicle accidents

Common workplace injuries include:

• Back injury
• Head injury
• Amputations and loss of limbs or extremities (fingers and toes)
• Burns
• Brain injury
• Death

If you have suffered a serious injury from an accident at work or if a family member dies in a workplace fatality, you will want an attorney who will help you maximize your compensation and help you be in a position to obtain treatment if, and when, it becomes necessary and available.

Choose your lawyer carefully. The decision you make today could affect your future. Choose a law firm that offers experienced representation, knowledgeable advice, exceptional trial skills and small town caring and attitude.

Contact a Skilled Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in McKinney Texas

To discuss your workplace injury or accident with an experienced McKinney workers’ compensation lawyer, call the Wormington Law Group at 972-569-3930 or 214-726-9917 to schedule a free confidential consultation.

Located in McKinney, Texas, the Wormington Law Group is a boutique law firm that focuses on personal injury claims on behalf of  accident victims and their families throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth and North Texas areas, including the communities in and around Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Parker County and Wise County.

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Doctors Make Mistakes: A Misdiagnosis or Wrong Diagnosis Can Cause Serious Injury or Death

Posted on | December 30, 2010 | No Comments

Doctors, nurses and medical professionals are highly trained and typically good at what they do. However, they are only human, and as humans, they make mistakes. Because people are almost forced to put their trust in these medical professionals, including doctors, surgeons, and their nurses and assistants, hospitals and other medical facilities typically carry high amounts of medical insurance, sometimes referred to as “medical malpractice insurance” or “medical negligence insurance.”

Some of the more common, and potentially deadliest mistakes that occur in hospitals, doctor offices and emergency rooms, include: misdiagnosis, wrong diagnosis or failure to diagnose a serious medical condition. These mistakes can lead to serious injury, complications or even death.

Because of recent cutbacks, many doctors, hospital staff and other medical professionals are overworked. A tired doctor or medical professional is more likely to make a mistake, or overlook a symptom or serious medical condition, which could lead to a potentially dangerous misdiagnosis (wrong diagnosis) or even a failure to diagnose the medical condition.

If you are injured because of a failure to diagnose or a misdiagnosis of a serious medical condition, you may be entitled to compensation. An experienced medical malpractice lawyer or personal injury attorney can help you understand whether you have a claim.

Some of the more serious medical conditions that can be misdiagnosed or where a failure to diagnose can have severe repercussions, include the following:

• Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose cancer – including melanoma (skin cancer), breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer cervical cancer, liver cancer, bone cancer and other types of cancer

• Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose of a heart condition – including heart attacks, blood clots, hardening of the arteries (Arteriosclerosis) or a stroke

• Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose head injury or brain damage – including traumatic brain injury or closed head injury

An experienced Texas personal injury lawyer can help you understand a medical malpractice claim based on a misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a serious medical condition. A skilled Texas misdiagnosis attorney can assist you with recovering medical and other expenses caused by medical malpractice, physician error or negligence by a doctor or medical professional.

Choose your Texas misdiagnosis attorney carefully. The decision you make today could affect your future. Choose a law firm that offers experienced representation, knowledgeable advice, exceptional trial skills and small town caring and attitude.

Contact a Misdiagnosis Lawyer in McKinney Texas

To discuss your medical malpractice claim based on a misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose with an experienced Texas personal injury lawyer, call the Wormington Law Group at 972-569-3930 or 214-726-9917 to schedule a free confidential consultation. Located in McKinney, Texas, the Wormington Law Group is a boutique law firm that focuses on personal injury claims, including the aggressive pursuit of medical malpractice claims on behalf injured victims and their families throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth and North Texas areas, including the communities in and around Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Parker County and Wise County.

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Top 5 Reasons You Should Hire a Local Attorney to Handle Your Personal Injury Claim

Posted on | November 24, 2010 | No Comments

If you are injured in an accident or lose a family member because of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, you are likely facing a tough decision regarding legal representation, i.e., who should you retain to assist you with your personal injury claim?

The first decision you have to make is whether to hire a local attorney to assist you with your personal injury claim, or retain the services of an out-of-town law firm. Hiring a local attorney to assist you with your personal injury claim has some distinct advantages.

Here are the top five reasons why you should consider retaining the services of a local lawyer:

• Reason #1: You should hire a local attorney to handle your personal injury claim because each court has their local rules and customs that an out-of-town attorney may not be familiar with and may inadvertently jeopardize your claim.

• Reason #2: You should hire a local attorney to handle your personal injury claim because a local attorney will likely have an established relationship with the court, and have earned a reputation for trustworthiness and ethical representation, which can help with processing your claim efficiently and effectively.

• Reason #3: You should hire a local attorney to handle your personal injury claim because an attorney who is familiar with the tendencies of a judge and a court will be in a better position to evaluate your claim and advise you regarding settlement of your claim.

• Reason #4: You should hire a local attorney to handle your personal injury claim because they are from the same area as you, and are in a better position to understand your situation and share your concerns, and therefore convey your side of the case more effectively to a jury of your peers if the case goes to trial, or in seeking a favorable settlement.

• Reason #5: You should hire a local attorney to handle your personal injury claim because if your case goes to trial, a jury of your peers will be selected, and a local lawyer may be in a better position to understand and communicate with those jurors than an attorney from out-of-town.

Of course, these reasons are all premised on having a local attorney who has experience, integrity and the proper attitude and caring to provide you with excellent representation and service.

Choose your lawyer carefully. The decision you make today could affect your future. Choose a law firm that offers experienced representation, knowledgeable advice, exceptional negotiation and trial skills, and small town caring and attitude.

Contact an Experienced and Caring Denton Personal Injury Lawyer

To discuss your personal injury or wrongful death claim with an experienced Denton personal injury lawyer, call the Wormington Law Group at 972-569-3930 to schedule a free confidential consultation.

Located in McKinney, Texas, the Wormington Law Group aggressively pursues personal injury and wrongful death claims on behalf of accident victims and their families throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth and North Texas areas, including the communities in and around Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Parker County and Wise County.

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Spinal Cord Injury: Hope on the Horizon?

Posted on | November 24, 2010 | No Comments

Spinal cord injury can be extremely traumatic, often times leading to paralysis, including paraplegia and quadriplegia. Until recently, individuals who suffered a spinal cord injury in an auto accident, trucking accident or motorcycle accident, as well as individuals with a spinal cord injury resulting from other causes, had little or no hope of repairing the damage to the spinal cord.

A California company (Geron) is back on track to resume its clinical trials for utilizing human embryonic stem cell (hESC) therapy to treat spinal cord injury. The company announced that it had addressed the FDA concerns and was ready to resume clinical trials after a one year delay.

Geron has already experienced remarkable success with utilizing stem cell therapy to get crippled rodents with induced spinal injuries to walk again. Of course, even if successful, it may be years before it is available to the general public, and even longer before insurance companies will pay for the therapy.

In the meantime, if you have suffered a spinal cord injury or paralysis from a motor vehicle accident, you will want an attorney who will help you maximize your compensation and help you be in a position to obtain treatment if, and when, it becomes available.

Choose your lawyer carefully. The decision you make today could affect your future. Choose a law firm that offers experienced representation, knowledgeable advice, exceptional trial skills and small town caring and attitude.

Contact a Denton Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

To discuss your spinal cord injury or accident with an experienced Denton spinal cord injury lawyer, call the Wormington Law Group at 972-569-3930 to schedule a free confidential consultation.

Located in McKinney, Texas, the Wormington Law Group aggressively pursues claims on behalf spinal cord accident victims and their families throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth and North Texas areas, including the communities in and around Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Parker County and Wise County.

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Critical Steps to Take After a Car Accident

Posted on | September 16, 2010 | No Comments

When you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you don’t want to jeopardize your rights by failing to preserve critical evidence or making statements that can be used against you. In the uncertain moments following a collision, you can easily lose track of your thoughts and make crucial mistakes. This article outlines the steps you need to take after a car crash to protect your rights.

Before You Leave the Scene of the Accident

The first thing you need to do after an accident is verify the extent of any injuries to you or your passengers. Check immediately to see that everyone is conscious and can move under their own power. If a passenger is unconscious or cannot move, leave them alone unless they are in danger of further injury. EMT personnel will be better equipped to take care of them. If anyone is unconscious or need immediate medical attention, call 911.

Your next step should be to move your vehicle out of harm’s way, if possible. Your safety is the most important factor at this point. Don’t worry about being able to show how the accident occurred. Accident reconstruction specialists can put the pieces together even if the vehicles have been moved.

If you have not yet called law enforcement officers, telephone them and stay in your car until they arrive (unless it is unsafe to do so). You may have a lot of nervous energy after the accident and may be inclined to talk more than you should or want to. Don’t spend unnecessary time in conversation with other drivers. You may say something that will be held against you in court.

Once police officers arrive, gather relevant information from them, such as name, badge number and jurisdiction. Provide them with any information they request, including identification and proof of insurance. Do not volunteer information, but provide clear answers to their questions.

Before you leave the scene of the accident, you should also ask other drivers for important information, including name, address, phone number, insurance provider and policy number. If you have a camera, you should take as many pictures as you can, showing damages to other vehicles or other property, personal injuries, skid marks and important road signs or signals.

After You Leave the Scene of the Accident

Your first inclination after leaving the scene of the accident may be to contact your insurance carrier. Instead, you should call an experienced personal injury lawyer. Insurance companies have a vested interest in paying as little as possible for your injury. An attorney will put your needs first, seeking full and fair compensation for your losses. Your attorney may also act as your liaison with your insurer, making certain you get full and fair compensation for all your losses.

If you have not sought medical care at the scene of the accident, you may want to take yourself to the hospital or a clinic, so that you get a documented report of any immediately observable injuries. If your injuries are minor, you should nonetheless set up an appointment with your doctor to get a full examination.

You will need to notify your insurance provider in a timely manner. Don’t sign anything, however, without talking with an attorney.

No one ever plans to be in a car accident. If you or a family member has been injured in a car crash, you should seek counsel from an experienced personal injury lawyer who understands your claim and your present and future medical expenses and how to maximize your compensation.

McKinney – Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer Maria Wormington, founder of the Wormington Law Group, has a unique background that includes nearly 20 years of working as a registered nurse, five years of representing insurance companies and doctors in car accident claims and 10 years of representing accident victims and their families in car accident claims.

Ms. Wormington uses her extensive training and background to help car accident victims and their families maximize the compensation they need and deserve.

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident or lost a loved one in a car crash, we can provide you with experienced, aggressive representation designed to maximize your recovery and obtain full and fair compensation for your present and future expenses, including lost wages, medical bills, rehabilitation services, and pain and suffering.

For additional information about our qualifications and the benefits of retaining our services, please visit our Firm Overview page.

We handle a wide range of car accident claims throughout the DFW and North Texas areas, including:

• Head on collisions
• Rear end collisions (including fender benders)
• Side impact collisions
• Car crashes involving another automobile
• Auto accidents involving drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Car wrecks involving a bus or DART vehicle
• Truck wrecks involving a car
• Motorcycle accidents involving a car
• Car accidents involving pedestrians and bicycles

The sooner you retain our services, the better your chance of getting full and fair compensation for your injuries or loss from a car accident. Remember, the insurance companies will immediately start trying to build a case for limiting your compensation. Fight back!

Contact a Dallas Auto Accident and Car Wreck Lawyer

To learn more about car accident injury claims or the legal process or to discuss your car accident claim with an experienced and aggressive Dallas – McKinney Personal Injury Lawyer, please schedule a free, confidential consultation with attorney Maria Wormington by calling 972-569-3930 or 214-704-0424, or you may fill out our and we will contact you to schedule a consultation.

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Located in McKinney, Texas, the Wormington Law Group represents accident victims and their families throughout North Texas in personal injury, car accident and medical malpractice claims. We represent clients in and around Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Parker County and Wise County, including McKinney, Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Las Colinas, Lewisville, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Denton, Sherman and Greenville, TX.

18-wheelers Also Have “Black Boxes”

Posted on | June 28, 2010 | No Comments

Just like airplanes, some semi-trailer trucks also have black boxes that record information leading up to a crash. These black boxes can be critical to the investigation of a truck accident. It can also mean the difference between winning and losing your case.

We at the Wormington Law Group in McKinney, TX have learned through our extensive experience with truck accident cases that hiring an attorney as soon as possible after an 18-wheeler crash is critical. It’s especially crucial in truck accident cases due to the information that the black box holds about the accident. The black box has vital information about the truck and its driver’s actions before the crash occurred. It’s possible that if too much time passes between the wreck and the request for the black box data, the information about your accident could already have been erased.

These black boxes do not record every single detail of the truck or its driver’s actions. Instead, it records information when there is an impact or a sudden change in velocity. Generally, these measurements are recorded: RPM, speed, gear, braking, and other less-known parts of the semi that help determine causes of an accident. An experienced truck injury lawyer like the Wormington Law Group knows how and when to request the black box.

Even after receiving the black box, one needs to know how to download the data from it. This should be done by a trained technician who has experience with semi black boxes. Plano truck injury attorney Wormington Law Group uses trained technicians to ensure the accident information is downloaded correctly.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an 18-wheeler accident, contact Sherman TX law firm Wormington Law Group PLLC at 214-704-0424. You can visit our website at http://www.texasaccidentandinjurylawyer.com to get additional information about truck injuries.

Make Sure Your Texas Personal Injury Attorney Understands Your Severe Injuries

Posted on | June 8, 2010 | No Comments

Suffering a severe injury, whether caused by a car accident, truck accident, construction accident, medical malpractice or other cause, can be very complicated. In addition to legal complications, there can also be medical complications.

If your personal injury attorney understands your severe injuries he or she will be better able to help you. Although you will likely be examined by a doctor (even several doctors), and those doctors will likely write medical reports, an attorney who thoroughly understands how to read those reports and understands the severe injuries you suffered will also understand the future you face and the cost of rehabilitation, future medical expenses and the prospect of your condition worsening.

Most good personal injuries lawyers will wait until you have reached maximum recovery to better understand the difficulties and challenges you face after a severe injury. Beware of attorneys who want rush you into a settlement without fully understanding the nature and extent of your injuries. You will likely only have one shot at receiving compensation for your severe injuries, and if your compensation falls short because your lawyer did not fully understand your injuries, you may not be able to obtain additional compensation.

Finally, in many instances, a personal injury claim will come down to expert testimony, i.e., the testimony of your doctor against the testimony of the insurance company doctor. An attorney who understands the medical profession as well as the legal profession will be in a better position to find weaknesses or fault with the testimony proffered by the insurance company medical expert and how to emphasize the strengths of your medical expert to ensure the judge or jury receives an accurate picture of your severe injuries, and thereby maximize your compensation.

Located in McKinney, Texas, the Wormington Law Group aggressively pursues severe injury claims on behalf of victims and their families throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth and North Texas areas, including the communities in and around Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Parker County and Wise County.

For experienced representation from a lawyer who is also a registered nurse and who understands your severe injuries and how to properly read and analyze your medical file, please schedule a free, confidential consultation with attorney Maria Wormington by calling 972-569-3930 or 214-704-0424, or you may fill out our intake form and we will contact you to schedule a consultation.

Put our experience and track record of success to work for you. Call today.

Contact Texas Accident & Injury Lawyer Maria Wormington

Posted on | March 27, 2010 | No Comments

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Located in McKinney, Texas, the Wormington Law Group aggressively pursues claims on behalf of victims and their families throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth and North Texas areas, including the communities in and around Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Parker County and Wise County.

For experienced representation from a lawyer who is also a registered nurse and who understands your injuries and how to properly read and analyze your medical file, please schedule a free, confidential consultation with attorney Maria Wormington by calling 972-569-3930 or 214-704-0424, or you may fill out our intake form and we will contact you to schedule a consultation.

Put our experience and track record of success to work for you. Call today.

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