Firm Partner Tommy Fibich was recently interviewed and featured in a segment on NPR’s All Things Considered discussing Harris County’s federal civil lawsuit against the opioid industry. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday December 13th in Harris County District Court, has named over 20 drugmakers and distributors, as well as four doctors and a pharmacist, over their roles in contributing to…
Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs has been selected to represent Harris County in a federal civil lawsuit against the opioid industry. The County, which will also be represented by the law firms of Dan Downy and The Gallagher Law Firm, authorized legal action in October. According to the Harris County Commissioners Court, the lawsuit will…
Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs is pleased to announce that Firm Partner Erin Copeland has been voted unanimously to serve on the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the world’s largest trial bar association. This is a significant achievement, and one that speaks volumes about the esteem and recognition Erin has earned over the…
Why You Need Professional Legal Help After an Accident While personal injury claims may seem straightforward, the process of navigating the legal system, supporting claims with evidence, and fighting back against insurance companies that want to pay as little as possible can be immensely challenging. Our legal team at Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs know these challenges intimately….
Children’s toys can serve many purposes, and provide our kids with enjoyment, education, and even training for their lives in society. While toys are generally loved by children of all ages, they can also pose substantial dangers. In fact, toy-related injuries have increased significantly over recent years, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission: Toy-related…
Fires are a leading cause of injury, death, and property damage in the U.S. In fact, statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) speak to how serious and prevalent the problem is: In 2015, fire departments in the U.S. responded to over 1,345,500 fires nationwide. These fires caused nearly 3,300 fatalities and more than…
Commercial truck drivers have hard jobs. They’re on a deadline hauling a 10,000 to 80,000 pound, potential death machine on highways riddled with inconsiderate passenger cars. Because their jobs are so stressful and require long hours to do efficiently, a study in 2013 showed truck drivers have a high use of stimulants and other drugs to…
Victims who suffer injuries as the result of another’s careless or negligent actions have the legal grounds to pursue financial compensation for their damages. Because every case, accident, and injury is different, it is not always easy to say what damages a victim is entitled to recover in their unique case. However, there are certain…
