Fracking and Fatal Vehicle Accidents are on the Rise in Texas
Statistically speaking, it would be safe to assume that the longest highways connecting the largest cities would be the most dangerous. There would be more cars on the road, more impatient drivers during peak commuting times, and more unpredictable conditions over the entire length of the highway. In Texas, though, that is not the case.…
Crosley Law Firm Reaches Settlement for Hand Amputation Victims at Commercial Bakery
In 2014, Crosley Law Firm, PC reached a confidential settlement for an undisclosed amount against Lone Star Bakery in two separate hand amputation cases. Pete Gonzales and Erik Salgado, the plaintiffs, were injured in March and May of 2011, respectively. Two different machines at Lone Star Bakery caused the damage and resulted in severe injury…
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Lawyer for a Personal Injury Case?
Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, but there can be other costs associated with a personal injury claim. Attorney Tom Crosley provides a thorough answer to the question: “How much does it cost to hire a lawyer for a personal injury case?”
Media Lawyers vs. Real Lawyers
Think back. What was your first encounter with the term “lawyer”? For most of us, it was a television show or a movie. Maybe you remember your grandfather watching Matlock, or maybe you recall reading or watching To Kill a Mockingbird in school, rooting for Atticus Finch and wondering about Boo Radley. Whatever film or…
What Happens if Your Employer Doesn’t have Workers’ Compensation and You are Injured on the Job?
Unlike many other states, Texas does not require most private employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance. There are a few exceptions, such as public employees, building and construction contractors who work for public employers, motor bus companies, and some others. Outside of these cases, employers are not mandated to carry coverage for their workers. In…
GM Recalls: A Timeline
There were many events leading up to the eventual recall of over twenty million GM vehicles worldwide. So far, vehicle defects have been linked to at least 13 deaths and 54 crashes. Shoddy production, ignored technician notes, and reports by consumers were all significant issues that were not appropriately dealt with until 2014 when GM’s…
FMCSA Addresses Problem of Inadequate Insurance Limits
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is finally addressing a longstanding need — increasing the minimum liability insurance limit for the commercial motor vehicle industry. Current levels have been the same for the last 32 years, with minimums that are inadequate to meet the cost of some crashes. So what does this mean for…
Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Against Driver Intoxicated on Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
This case involved what police called a “night of mayhem” in which a man ingested hallucinogenic mushrooms and got behind the wheel, causing several hit-and-run collisions. The plaintiffs of the case were represented by Tom Crosley and Charlie Gustin. The driver, Austin Hasten, rear-ended our clients in this case. Our clients were turning into the…
3 ½ Years, 1 Yacht- Still No Settlement
Crosley Law Firm is known for taking on significant personal injury cases, many pertaining to auto accidents and traumatic brain injuries, all while providing the best possible representation for their clients. A case in Corpus Christi, Texas, deviates from their normal cases, not in terms of the service provided, but in terms of the client…
Tom Crosley Named One of the AV Preeminent Texas’ Top Rated Lawyers of 2014
Crosley Law Firm is pleased to announce that Tom Crosley has been recognized as one of the AV Preeminent Texas’ Top Rated Lawyers of 2014. AV Preeminent® rating is significant because it means Tom has been give a score of 4.5–5 out of 5. Our peers rank Tom Crosley at the “highest level of professional…
Parents of Brain-Injured Teen File Lawsuit Against Houston Trampoline Park
(Houston, TX) — A lawsuit was recently filed by the parents of a Houston teenager who suffered seizures and a traumatic brain injury after falling through a torn trampoline canvas at a local trampoline park last June. The family is represented by an attorney at the Crosley Law Firm. Mike and Traci Menchaca sued National…
350 Lb. Cabinet Falls on Telecom Worker
Our client, a 42-year-old telecommunications worker, was injured when a wall-mounted telecommunications cabinet, weighing 350 lbs., fell on him, striking him in the head. Although the accident happened at Columbus AFB in Mississippi, our client’s crew was based in San Antonio, Texas. The cabinet had been installed the previous day by Defendants’ employees. As a…
