What is a Civil Lawsuit?
Your landlord does nothing about the barking dog next door. You slip and fall on a patch of ice in a parking lot. You are rear-ended on the freeway. Everyday disputes like these could be the...
What is a Civil Lawsuit?
Commercial Litigation
John Eddie Williams Honored at Texas Watch’s Champions of Justice Luncheon
John Eddie Williams Honored at Texas Watch’s Champions of Justice Luncheon
Texas Watch, a non-partisan organization fighting for Texas families since 1998, advocates for laws that ensure accountability through the courts, improve safety for workers, patients, and...
5 Surprising Reasons Lawsuits are Necessary
5 Surprising Reasons Lawsuits are Necessary
Lawsuits are never pleasant affairs, but they are often necessary. In fact, lawsuits are a solution for settling a wide variety of issues and disagreements. When parties will not accept their...
Cereal Killer: Monsanto Put RoundUp in My Kid’s Cheerios?
Cereal Killer: Monsanto Put RoundUp in My Kid’s Cheerios?
Mamas, don't let your babies grow up with lymphoma. Imagine yourself on a Saturday afternoon: you're at the grocery store, pushing a heavily loaded shopping cart through a maze of long, crowded...
How Plaintiff’s Lawyers are Legal Heroes
How Plaintiff’s Lawyers are Legal Heroes
The most heroic lawyers aren't the ones who work for corporations or defend high profile clients from criminal or civil suits. Rather, they are the lawyers who defend and protect the underdog and...
Are All Lawyers Bad, or is it Just Another Stereotype?
Are All Lawyers Bad, or is it Just Another Stereotype?
You'll hear from my lawyer! Now, that is a phrase no one wants to hear. When lawyers get involved it usually means that things have gotten bad - either with illegal activity or civil disputes....
Pipefitters: Injured on the Job? Our Houston Work Accident Lawyers Can Help
Pipefitters: Injured on the Job? Our Houston Work Accident Lawyers Can Help
In Houston, pipefitters are an integral part of residential and commercial construction projects. These highly specialized workers assemble, install, and maintain the pipe systems in steam, lubricating, heating, cooling, and processing systems. So, in addition to the normal safety hazards at many busy construction sites, pipefitters risk burns and other injuries related to the nature of their work.
As outlined below, when pipefitters get hurt, they are entitled to substantial benefits. However, the insurance company does not simply give these benefits away, mostly because the workers’ compensation fund is seriously undercapitalized.
How Lawsuits Help People Pay Medical Bills
How Lawsuits Help People Pay Medical Bills
Every year, thousands of people are injured in car crashes on Texas roads and highways. Unfortunately, many victims are hesitant to seek help for their injuries because of their financial situation We understand that not everyone has access to affordable healthcare, however, if you’ve been involved in a car accident you should never refuse medical attention because of an to pay the medical bills.
What is a Toxic Tort?
What is a Toxic Tort?
In legal language, negligence, personal injury, malpractice, and similar claims fall under the umbrella of “tort law.” But have you ever heard of a “toxic tort?” If you live near an oil and gas or chemical facility, perhaps you should know more about this important cause of action.
Commercial Litigation: Business Fraud
Commercial Litigation: Business Fraud
Fraud is unfortunately a common experience for U.S. businesses; in fact, one 2009 survey estimated that 88% of companies have been impacted by fraud at some point. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to fraud and are more severely affected when it does occur.
Regardless of the circumstances your Houston business has faced, the Houston business fraud attorneys at Williams Hart want you to know that you have options if you have been stolen from, misled, or defrauded in any way. Our experienced team of Houston commercial litigation lawyers may work tirelessly on your behalf to recover what you have lost.