Although guardrails are an essential safety feature of Texas highways, they can also pose a significant hazard to vehicles that collide with them. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 103,000 accidents involving guardrails in one recent year. A total of 947 of these crashes were fatal, and 29,000 caused injury. That…
A new law in Michigan has made it easier for victims of pharmaceutical negligence to seek justice against those responsible. This includes those who have suffered oral damage after using Suboxone film to treat opioid addiction. If you have suffered harm after using Suboxone strips, contact us today to learn about your options. So many…
When someone close to you says they’ve been sexually assaulted, it’s normal to feel a range of emotions. You want to help, but where do you start, and how do you avoid making an already traumatizing situation worse? What can you do when you don’t know how to help a rape victim? The most important…
March is Women’s History Month, and we wanted to take this opportunity to commemorate the incredible accomplishments of women in the legal profession. In honor of the many achievements and contributions of women throughout history and those fighting for justice today, Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs wish to recognize and honor our female lawyers and…
With the help of Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs, a developer is seeking the money that he and 350 investors lost in bankruptcy filings related to the development of a luxury resort. Richard Holland was the managing member of a group of investors that pooled $20 million into revamping Bishop’s Lodge, a luxury resort in…
If you’ve been in a car accident in Texas, you may pursue a legal claim against the other driver(s) responsible for the crash. A successful car accident claim will require compelling evidence, including a copy of any police accident reports drafted by officers who responded to the crash scene. A crash report can provide a…
The Dangers of Defective Guardrails in the Lone Star State Guardrails are metal devices located along roadways that are supposed to protect motorists. These barriers traditionally work by absorbing the impact of a collision and preventing the car or truck from leaving the roadway. Recently, however, guardrails have come under scrutiny as design modifications in…
What to Do If Your Insurance Claim Was Denied by State Farm Most people assume that an insurance company will automatically pay you for your accident-related injuries. The truth is that State Farm, and other insurers, routinely deny valid claims in an effort to avoid paying damages. Accident victims are strongly encouraged to contact an…
At Least One Injured at INEOS Chemical Site According to multiple sources, a massive explosion at the INEOS chemical site located in Pasadena, Texas has injured at least one person. According to reports the injured person was a third-party truck driver delivering chemicals to the site. The incident is being referred to as a BLEVE…
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Cosmetics Giant for Toxic Hair Relaxer A woman has filed a federal lawsuit against L’Oreal USA after its product reportedly gave the 28-year-old uterine cancer. It is believed to be one of the first legal claims against a major cosmetic company for injuries caused by a chemical hair straightener. At Fibich,…
