Obtaining Compensation for Losses Related to a Hurricane As Hurricane Laura continues to move inland, the threat of life-threatening storm surge remains. Laura made landfall along the Gulf Coast in the early morning hours, leaving a path of destruction across multiple states. As Texas Governor Greg Abbott told ABC News, the storm is unprecedented in the…
Firm Partner Erin Copeland Helps Lead Essure Lawsuit to Victory as a Lead Member of the JCCP Executive Committee On Thursday, Bayer announced it was settling the long-standing Essure® litigation for $1.6 billion. Attorney Erin Copeland has been a lead member of the court-appointed Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee for the Essure® JCCP pending in Oakland, California,…
Labor and Sex Trafficking Continues To Spread in Houston According to Can You See Me? human trafficking is the fastest-growing crime in the world. Human trafficking can affect men, women, and children from any demographic or socioeconomic background. There are 25 million people enslaved worldwide, as reported by Global Estimates of Modern Slavery. In Texas, the Attorney General estimates that…
The History of Maritime Explosions Maritime explosions are some of the most dangerous accidents that occur on waterways, in ports, or on shipping channels. Cargo ships and tankers often carry flammable material that can ignite instantly. Maritime explosions can kill hundreds of people in an instant, depending on the chemicals and the strength of the…
COVID-19 Sees Substantial Decline in Congestion but Opens Potential for More High-Speed Crashes According to a recent report by the ABC 13 Eyewitness News, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reduced the number of people on Houston’s roads. The news agency using Houston TranStar compared data from March 25, 2019, and March 25, 2020, at I-10/Katy Freeway and Voss….
Businesses Should Receive Coverage During the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unparalleled losses for many businesses, resulting in a significant number of business interruption claims. Unfortunately, a considerable number of insurance companies have denied business interruption claims citing that the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shutdowns are not covered perils. Recently, President Trump weighed in…
Coronavirus Shutdown Puts Construction Workers in New Danger On March 31, 2020, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo extended a “Stay-at-Home” order until April 30. The order requires all county residents to stay at their place of residence except for Essential Activities and for all businesses within Harris County to cease activities unless employees could work from home…
Advice from Our Firm: Hosting a Funeral Amid the Coronavirus In a matter of weeks, the novel coronavirus named “COVID-19” has changed nearly all facets of our daily lives. While many things have stopped or closed during this uncertain time, unfortunately, we know that deaths will unquestionably continue to occur. Whether death by disease, accident,…
At Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs, we always strive to provide the highest level of client service and powerful legal advocacy for injury victims in Houston. That’s why we’re delighted to announce that Attorney Greg Fibich has just been selected to the prestigious 2019 Texas Rising Stars list! Awarded by the Super Lawyers® organization, the Rising Stars list…
For more than 45 years, our founder Tommy Fibich has applied his unrelenting work ethic and passion for the law to help injury victims throughout Texas. That’s why we’re pleased to share that Attorney Fibich recently won the 2019 Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award from the Texas Bar Foundation! The Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer…
