Attorney William T. Wells's Legal Cases

Car accident

Motor Vehicle Accidents

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OUTCOME: Settlement and Jury Verdicts

Our office has been successful in resolving hundreds of motor vehicle accident cases. The challenging cases are those that start off with a police report that doesn't accurately reflect the facts. O ... ur office has resolved cases where the police investigation had initially placed fault on our clients. Investigation in those cases allowed for our clients to recover damages for their injury. Our office recently resolved our third case involving drivers crashing into the side of an 18 wheeler trailer. In each case, the initial finding by the investigating police agency blamed our client for causing the accident. The dynamics of the cause of the accident were not understood by law enforcement. In each case, the 18 wheeler trailer was blocking a rural road at night. The trailer was blocking the oncoming lane of traffic. The driver had no opportunity to avoid crashing into the trailer blocking the roadway. Many studies have shown the driver had no chance to see and stop in time to avoid hitting a trailer blocking the roadway at night. Many factors may come into play, but the bottom line is that if a trucker elects to block an oncoming lane of traffic at night on a rural highway that the risk to oncoming traffic is severe.

Litigation

Premises Liability

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OUTCOME: Our office has litigated and settled many premises liability cases.

Our office has handled many cases involving injuries that have occurred as a result of dangerous conditions on property. These cases are known as premises liability cases. They involve falls and o ... ther accidents caused by dangerous conditions. One case we resolved involved a customer in a retail store being severely injured by falling merchandise. Many cases involve falls. Falls can involve falling from heights, such as in a workplace setting, or slipping on a floor. Premises liability cases in Texas are legally challenging. The law continues to evolve in this area of practice. One series of cases our office has seen is people that trip over mats. The mats are usually placed on the floor to prevent falls. The problem has been the selection of the mats. Many retailers use cheap mats that become worn and the mat themselves become a trip hazard. The worn out, cheap mats flip over or bunch up and become a dangerous trip hazard. Many fall cases involve slips on substances on the floor. Our inquiry in these cases becomes what was on the floor, how did it get there and should the retailer have had an opportunity to reduce or eliminate the risk.

Motorcycle accident

Motorcycle Accident

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OUTCOME: Our office has litigated and settled multiple cases involving motorcycle accidents.

Our office has represented many injured motorcycle operators. The usual case we have seen is when a vehicle pulls out in front of the motorcycle operator. Unfortunately, the bike operator may suf ... fer catastrophic injury or death. One case our office handled allowed us to represent a man seriously injured when a pick up truck pulled into his path. Investigation revealed not only fault on the pick up truck driver but a railroad that had ongoing problems with its nearby crossing.

Animal and dog bites

Dog Bite Injury

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OUTCOME: Our office has settled multiple dog bite cases.

Our office has handled multiple cases involving dog bites. The typical case that we can resolve involves a loose dog that has a prior history of aggression. Animal control records as well as police ... records may document the prior history of the animal. Investigation may also reveal neighbors who are aware of the prior history of the animal. Dog bites can and do result in severe injury.

DUI and DWI

Injuries caused by intoxicated drivers

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OUTCOME: We have resolved multiple cases involving intoxicated drivers.

Our office has handled many motor vehicle crashes caused by intoxicated drivers. Investigation is always made into the background of the intoxicated driver. Intoxication involved in a motor vehicle ... accident can greatly affect the outcome of a jury verdict or settlement. We have handled cases where intoxicated drivers were in company vehicles. These cases involve particular scrutiny on the employees past as well as what the employer did or failed to do to make sure their employee was a safe driver.

Personal injury

Personal Injury Cases

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OUTCOME: Many personal injury cases have been resolved through settlement or trial.

Our office has resolved through settlement or trial hundreds of personal injury cases. The cases that we have resolved include medical negligence, motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, uninsured ... and underinsured motorists claims, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, products liability, drunk driving accidents, falling merchandise accidents, recreational accidents, boating accidents, falls, industrial accidents, on the job accidents, pharmacy cases for dispensing the wrong prescriptions and injuries caused by dog bites. Every case involves an evaluation of the injury, the liability (fault) involved and whether or not there is a responsible party that has the means or assets to satisfy the damages of the injured person. Many cases involve insurance. Another important aspect of all personal injury cases is dealing with health care providers. There are health care subrogation liens involved in many cases. Resolution of the health care lien may be challenging and may be a very important factor in getting a good outcome in a case..

Residential real estate

Injuries covered by homeowner's insurance

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OUTCOME: Our office has settled multiple claims covered by homeowner's liability coverage.

We have handled multiple cases known as homeowner's liability cases. If a person covered by a homeowner's liability policy causes an injury through their fault or negligence, the homeowner's policy m ... ay provide coverage to the injured person. An example may be a homeowner who fails to repair a dangerous sidewalk, a homeowner who negligently causes a dangerous condition on their property and many other situations. The person covered by the homeowner's policy does not have to commit the negligent act at home. If their negligence occurs away from the property, there may still be coverage under the homeowner's policy.

Litigation

Products Liability Cases

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OUTCOME: Our office has litigated and settled multiple cases involving products liability.

Our office has handled multiple product liability cases. Cases may involve a dangerous product, a product that failed to have adequate warnings or a product that was not designed safely. Product ... liability cases fall into three categories: marketing (warnings); design (dangerous); and manufacturing (was it put together according to specification). Some of the products cases that we have handled include a food product case that involved the death of a child; a case where a candle was dangerously assembled and caused burns; a case where a bicycle was not assembled safely and caused severe injury.

William T. Wells's Legal Cases (8)

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Premises Liability

Motorcycle Accident

Dog Bite Injury

Injuries caused by intoxicated drivers

Personal Injury Cases

Injuries covered by homeowner's insurance

Products Liability Cases