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Safety changes made to this year’s Houston rodeo

Posted on February 29th, 2012 No Comments

After a fatal accident occurred last year at Houston’s Livestock Show and Rodeo, safety changes have been put in place in order to prevent this from occurring again.

The new safety upgrades include requirements for riders and a better communication process so that those attending the carnival can communicate issues with operators.

Each person entering the festival will receive a pamphlet that details the age, height, weight and agility requirements for each ride. Each ride will also have an operators that can speak Spanish and English so that there is no barrier in communication efforts. Last year, a 47-year-old man fell 30 feet from the Hi Miler ride.

The man died of injuries sustained and family members filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming it is because he was not restrained properly. Rodeo officials continue to insist that the ride did not have any failure or malfunctions. A settlement meeting is set for next month.

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Houston police officer involved in accident on Highway 288

Posted on February 22nd, 2012 No Comments

A Houston police officer was involved in a car accident on Highway 288 while he was pulled over on the side of the road assisting with another accident.

According to officials, the accident occurred on the southbound lanes of the highway when the police officer was sitting in his patrol car on the side of the road. Another car struck the rear-end of the police car. A pickup truck was also struck by an 18-wheeler when it swerved to avoid hitting the policeman’s patrol car.

The police officer and the driver of the pickup truck were both transported to the hospital in order to be treated. The police officer suffered non-life threatening injury to his head, neck and back. Highway 288 was closed until 4 p.m.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a car accident, you need representation on your side that is committed to helping others fight for justice. Contact the Houston car accident lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 832-369-8296 today.

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$20 million verdict secured by Williams Kherkher

Posted on February 17th, 2012 No Comments

In 2009, a Houston woman living in the Promenade Cullen Park apartment complex was assaulted. Mere weeks before she resigned her lease with the establishment, there was an attempted assault in an apartment close to her own. The woman was completely unaware of this occurrence, due to the fact that her apartment complex did not make the information public, and became the victim of sexual assault as a result.

The Houston personal injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher represented the woman in her lawsuit against Promenade Cullen Park. They claimed that the owners and managers of the apartment complex acted carelessly when they did not inform the residents of the complex about the criminal activity that took place. If they had relayed the information properly, the woman may have never resigned her lease, and the encounter could have been completely avoided.

The jury sided with the sexual assault victim in the case, and announced a $20 million verdict. They awarded $7 million for previous pain and suffering, $5 million for potential suffering, and $8 million for breaching the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

The Law Firm of Williams Kherkher is committed to holding people accountable for their actions and are determined to receive justice for those negatively affected by them.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo going to choose local talent as ‘rodeo rockstar’

Posted on February 15th, 2012 No Comments

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has a great lineup of singing talent for the 2012 season, but officials have announced that they will be choosing from local talent in order for them to become the next ‘rodeo rockstar.’

According to the Click 2 Houston website, The competition states that the musicians must be considered ‘non-professional’ and the goal is to give them attention so that they can share their musical talent with others.

“What better way to grab on to social media and the opportunity for these kids to showcase their talent,” said Elizabeth Greer, executive director of exhibits and attractions.

The competition has been split into two different groups according to their ages and the top 10 from each age group will be chosen to advance to the next round. In this round, friends, family and fans are allowed to vote for finalists. The finalists will then perform on March 13.

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Houston woman sues Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center alleging sexual assault

Posted on February 8th, 2012 No Comments

According to a lawsuit that was filed in January, a 71-year-old woman is alleging that a nurse at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center sexually assaulted her.

The lawsuit states that the woman was sexually assaulted on May 3 and she is now suing the hospital for gross negligence. The lawsuit states that the hospital is liable because it is responsible for its employee’s actions.

The woman was admitted to the hospital with fever, nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain. She was suffering from a urinary tract infection and gastroenteritis. The nurse was supposed to clean her and change her diaper when he assaulted her. The woman is seeking damages for pain, suffering as well as mental anguish.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical negligence, you need representation on your side. Contact the Houston medical malpractice lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 832-369-8296.

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Family files wrongful death lawsuit after woman falls down elevator shaft

Posted on January 31st, 2012 No Comments

The family of a woman that was killed after she fell down an elevator shaft in a downtown San Antonio hotel, has now filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

According to local law enforcement, the woman was a housekeeper at the Crockett Hotel and she feel six stories through the elevator shaft in December.

The family is claiming that this tragic accident occurred due to negligence of the hotel and they have hired a Houston-based lawyer to represent themselves. The woman was 65.

Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of the victim during this difficult time.

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Hit-and-run accident leads to drunk driving arrest

Posted on January 24th, 2012 No Comments

A hit-and-run accident that left one bicyclist dead in Houston has now lead to a DWI arrest.

According to officials, the arrest occurred when a license plate found at

the scene tied the driver to the van. The accident occurred on Monday at 11:30 p.m.when a van’s driver hit a cyclist while traveling on Jones Road.

The driver of the car then drove off, but he was later apprehended by police with the help of the license plate that was left behind. He was then arrested for driving while intoxicated. He has also been charged with failure to stop at a crash scene.

Our thoughts are with the victim in the accident at this time.

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Hundreds gather to celebrate MLK in the Woodlands

Posted on January 17th, 2012 No Comments

The Woodlands held multiple celebrations in order to celebrate the life of the Dr. Martin Luther King  Jr. on Monday.

Hundreds of people came to The Woodlands United Methodist Church to celebrate the 24th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The event is hosted by the Impact Church of the Woodlands. A children’s choir performed 10 songs along with The Woodlands Area Mass King choirs.

The pastor from the First Baptist Church of Houston also spoke about King, describing him as a man that did not just “talk the talk,” but he also “walked the walk.” Also at the event, essay scholarship and poster contest winners were announced.

The Houston personal injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher are interested in discussing events in the community.

For further details on this event and other nearby, visit the Your Houston News site today.

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Seventy-nine car pileup occurs in Port Arthur

Posted on January 10th, 2012 No Comments

A 79-car accident in Port Arthur occurred last week due to fog and smoke in the air preventing drivers from seeing clearly in front of them.

The accident sent 54 people to nearby hospitals after it occurred on Texas 73, just outside of Port Arthur. The accident occurred Thursday night when the smoke and fog in the air limited the driver’s visibility and caused 22 separate car accidents.

As a result of this, 18 people were charged in the crash. Charges included failure to control speed and driving with a suspended license. The Department of Transportation placed flashing lights on the highway in order to warn drivers of the condition. Before the large accident was reported, the roadway was completely clear and drivers were being very cautious.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of  car accident due to another driver’s negligence, contact the Houston dangerous driving conditions lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 832-369-8296.

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Slip and fall case against Starbucks results in $7.5 million verdict

Posted on January 3rd, 2012 No Comments

A slip and fall lawsuit that was filed against Starbucks Coffee Co. has now been settled with a $7.5 million verdict.

According to the lawsuit, the accident occurred as a Starbucks employee mopped the tile floor and a customer slipped as he walked from the cash register to the pickup counter.

The man suffered a head injury that prevented him from going to his job as a chiropractor. The lawsuit claims that the company was negligent in their maintenance operations. The compensation was given in order to make up for loss of wages for the man and his family.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a slip and fall accident and the medical bills have been severe, you need representation on your side that can help you receive the compensation that you deserve. Contact the Houston slip and fall accident lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 832-369-8296.

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