Introduction. In this tragic case involving interesting legal issues, a ranch hand was killed when he was trampled by cattle while working for a ranch. The ranch hand’s surviving parents and children sued the ranch for wrongful death and survival claims. The ranch was a nonsubscriber under the Texas Workers Compensation Act. However, the
Remnants of Texas Open Range Laws Protect Rancher from Liability for Personal Injuries
Introduction. My 13 year old son and I were recently traveling through a small Texas town and saw a sign that said computers and guns for sale. Where else but Texas would you find this? Of course, we still have remnants of the open range laws in our great state.
This brings me to
Judgment of $145,460 for Medical Bills Incurred by Plaintiffs Injured in Motor Vehicle Collision Overturned for Lack of Medical Expert Evidence
Introduction. In the recent motor vehicle collision case of Hills v. Donis, the Houston Court of Appeals overturned a judgment awarding the Plaintiffs $145,460 for past medical expenses because the Plaintiffs failed to present competent medical expert testimony proving that their injuries were caused by the collision. 14-18-00566-CV, 2020 WL 206187, (Tex.