Your Right to Compensation as a Survivor of Sexual Assault It is one of the worst things that a person can experience. A survivor of sexual assault can have physical and emotional scarring that lasts a lifetime and unfortunately, justice is not always served through the criminal court system. What many survivors do not realize…
Understanding Your Rights Under the Texas Dram Shop Act Texas law imposes liability on a bar, restaurant, or another licensed provider of alcohol if they over-serve a patron and that patron causes an accident. Often referred to as a dram shop law, it can be difficult to prove liability without the help of an experienced…
At Least a Dozen Lawsuits Filed Against Guardrail Manufacturer The exact number of serious accidents that can be linked to the ET-Plus Guardrail is unclear, but it may be in the hundreds. Nearly all states have banned the installation of the allegedly defective guardrail for fear that modifications made to its design made it more…
Houston is a bustling hub of commerce and commercial activity, which is great for the region and for the many people who benefit from a healthy job market. Because much of this rich business environment is hinged on heavy industry, however, jobs in the Houston area can be dangerous. In fact, Houston sees thousands of…
Accidents That Resulted in Serious Injury or Death at Harris County Stores Few people expect to get seriously injured or killed while shopping for groceries. Tragically, serious accidents and injuries occur each year at Houston grocery stores. In some cases, these accidents are preventable caused by the negligence or recklessness of the grocer. If you…
Dedicated Premises Liability Representation in Houston, TX If you were injured on someone else’s property, you might be entitled to compensation through a premises liability claim. It is important to know that premises liability claims can be difficult to prove without the help of an attorney. It is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney…
Obtaining Compensation as a Sexual Assault Survivor Hundreds of thousands of women, men, and children are sexually assaulted or abused each year. Sexual assault is pervasive, infiltrating our schools, churches, and workplaces. A person who is sexually abused can be impacted for a lifetime; suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, physical injuries, and emotional trauma. Sexual…
Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs Partner Featured Speaker at HarrisMartin’s MDL Conference Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs is proud to announce that attorney Erin K. Copeland has been selected as a faculty speaker for the upcoming Philips CPAP conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 14, 2021. Attorney Copeland has worked tirelessly to achieve justice on…
FDA Receives Thousands of Reports of Defective IUDs, Prone to Breakage Stories of intrauterine devices (IUDs) breaking inside the uterus or migrating out of position have women concerned about whether the birth control product is safe for use. One IUD, Paragard, has come into the national spotlight as thousands of women report suffering severe harm…
Paragard MDL Led By Erin K. Copeland and Co-Counsel Allowed to Move Forward U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May has denied the defendant’s (Teva Pharmaceuticals and The Cooper Companies) motion to dismiss all claims against them in the Paragard multidistrict litigation (MDL) pending in the Northern District of Georgia. The decision comes as a huge…
