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What Some Jury Members and Clients
-Michael G., Former Client
-Veronica A., Former Client
"Thank you very much for all the work that you did on our behalf. I really appreciate everything that you all did, as well as your professionalism and the timely manner in which you got things done.
Also, please give our thanks to your staff who were so helpful when we had questions! If we have need of your services or if we know anyone else who does anytime in the future, we will certainly give you a call! Thank you again for everything."
"A little over two years ago I received a telephone call that all parents dread to hear. The person on the other line simply said, “Your daughter has been in an accident”. Well here I was 1500 miles away from her , trying to absorb the rest of the conversation, trying to stay focused enough to get the details. Shortly after I arrived in Texas my lovely daughter of 38 years passed away from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.
I won’t continue this story, however what I will say is, when things calmed down a little, I knew I must become a voice for my daughter. Though a chain of events our family was introduced to the Ammons Law Firm of Houston, Texas.
From the first initial contact with Mr. Robert Ammons and his staff, I hung up the telephone feeling as if I and my family were in good hands. We had constant contact from Ohio to Texas via the telephone and the computer for two years. The staff made all the arrangements anytime I had to fly to Texas and made sure I had comfortable accommodations while I was there.
My family and I were kept abreast of the progress for our case on a regular basis. Anytime I had any questions, the staff was polite, informative, and punctual with the answers.
I am very satisfied with the level of concern and commitment Mr. Ammons and his staff displayed from the beginning to the conclusion of our association.
I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone who might be seeking one.
Thank You Mr. Ammons and your staff."
This was my first case to be on a jury. I really connected to the attorneys and the family."
Bennett cares for the well being of my children and me, and is truly sincere. During the two years of my lawsuit and throughout the trial, Bennett was there to answer any questions or concerns I had. I am grateful for all of his hard work, advice, and support.
The Ammons Law Firm believed in my late husband and what I was fighting for. They brought out the truth, and brought justice to his name. The friendships that were made with the attorneys of the Ammons Law Firm will be life long. I could not have done this without them."
-Candee P., Former client
"I was totally happy with Rob Ammons and the lawyers at the Ammons Law Firm. Rob Ammons went the extra mile. I am beside myself. I feel so good with the settlement they obtained."
-Christopher R., Former Client
"Thank you for everything, this [incident] has been the worst thing that can ever happen to anyone. But thank God we have a great support system. Again thank you sooo much from the bottom of our hearts."
-Monica S., Former Client
-Teressa H., Jury member
Transocean Rig Explosion Update
Print pageBP says oil spill costs rise to $11.2 billion
(AP)
October 1, 2010
LONDON - BP PLC said Friday that it has pledged royalty revenues from several Gulf of Mexico assets to guarantee payment of claims from the disastrous blowout of its Macondo well.
The oil company said it has spent $11.2 billion so far reacting to the blowout, which began April 20 with an explosion that killed 11 workers aboard the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. The well was declared to be fully sealed on Sept. 19.
BP announced in June that it would set up a $20 billion trust fund to guarantee payment of individual damage claims .
So far, BP said it has contributed $3 billion to the fund, and would add $2 billion in the fourth quarter. In following quarters, BP said the contribution would fall to $1.25 billion.
As collateral, BP said it had pledged the royalty interest in the Thunder Horse, Atlantis, Mad Dog, Great White and Mars, Ursa and Na Kika fields in the Gulf of Mexico.
"The pledging of these assets underscores our commitments to the trust which we set up to pay all legitimate claims arising from the tragedy," said Lamar McKay, chairman and president of BP America Inc. and BP's Gulf Coast Restoration Organization.
BP said it had paid $399 million to settle 127,000 claims up to Aug. 23, when the Gulf Coast Claims Facility took over the program. The GCCF has paid $806 million for 44,000 claims, BP said.
Friday's announcement coincided with the first day on the job for new Chief Executive Bob Dudley, who replaces Tony Hayward.
On Wednesday, Dudley announced a major shake-up in the company, including creation of a Safety & Operation Risk unit which will have the authority to intervene in all of BP's technical activities.
He also said the Upstream division, would be divided into three units responsible for exploration, development or production
BP shares were up 2.8 percent in morning trading on the London Stock Exchange to 439.75 pence, the highest level since May 28.
April 26, 2010
LONDON (Dow Jones) BP PLC (BP) is pursuing several options for shutting off or containing an oil leak of around 1,000 barrels a day in the Gulf Of Mexico following an explosion that sunk a Transocean Ltd. (RIG) drilling rig last week, said a spokesman for the company Monday.
BP is still trying to shut off the oil well at the seabed using remotely operated subsea robots, although, for unknown reasons, this method has so far been unsuccessful, he said.
BP is also looking at deploying a dome immediately above the leaking pipes to capture the oil as it leaks out, although the technology is designed for much shallower waters than the 1,522-meter-deep well that is currently leaking.
If attempts to shut down the well at the seabed continue to be unsuccessful, the first of two rigs will arrive Monday at the location of the leak to drill a relief well that could halt the flow of oil from the seabed, although this approach could take two to three months, the spokesman said.
Oil leaking from pipes close to the seabed attached to the well has formed a slick of light oil 20 miles wide and 30 miles long, the spokesman said. It remains at least 40 miles offshore and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts that prevailing winds and tides mean the slick will remain offshore for at least another 72 hours, he said.
BP said in a statement Sunday afternoon that 100,000 gallons of oil dispersant are ready to be deployed, although rough weather was hampering those operations over the weekend. Thirty-two spill response vessels and five aircraft are ready to deploy the dispersant and skim oil from the surface of the water.
"Given the current conditions and the massive size of our response, we are confident in our ability to tackle this spill offshore," said BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward, who has flown to the U.S. to oversee the operation.
BP doesn't take outside insurance to cover the cost of cleaning up oil spills so will be paying for this large operation from its own pocket. "We've already spent millions," said the spokesman.
Costs and liabilities directly related to the blast aboard the rig Deepwater Horizon will be borne by Transocean. Insurer Hannover Re AG (HNR1.XE) said Friday it expects a large claim related to the accident. The rig alone is worth $600 million, analyst estimate.
Eleven crew members are missing, presumed dead, and several were seriously injured in the blast, which occurred at 0300 GMT Wednesday during the completion of an oil discovery well on the Macondo prospect.
By James Herron, Dow Jones Newswires; +44 (0)20 7842 9317; james.herron@dowjones.com
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Rob Ammons is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, in addition to being Board Certified in Civil Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Rob Ammons’ law practice, The Ammons Law Firm, is located in Houston, Texas. The Ammons Law Firm practice is exclusively personal injury law, handling such cases as: tire defects , oil rig explosions , truck accidents , plant explosions, refinery accidents, wrongful death , post-collision fires , seat belt defects, airbag defects , SUV rollovers and workplace accident injury.
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Release dateline: January 5, 2012
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Release dateline: January 5, 2012
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Release dateline: January 4, 2012
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Release dateline: December 21, 2011
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Release dateline: December 13, 2011
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Release dateline: December 13, 2011
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Release dateline: December 6, 2011
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Release dateline: December 6, 2011
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Release dateline: November 30, 2011
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Release dateline: November 30, 2011
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Release dateline: November 30, 2011
Bus Accident Attorney Rob Ammons and Jarod Bonine of the Ammons Law Firm Investigate Bus Rollover
Release dateline: November 15, 2011
Toyota Recalls 420K
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Release dateline: November 9, 2011
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Release dateline: November 2, 2011
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Release dateline: October 21, 2011
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Release dateline: October 10,2011
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Release dateline: October 2011
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Release dateline: September 28, 2011
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Release dateline: September 28, 2011
Tire Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Files Suit Against Michelin and Dealership After Tread Separation Causes Fatal Crash
Release dateline: September 28, 2011
Attorney Rob Ammons Settles Suit Against Ford In Deadly Rollover Crash
Release dateline: September 22, 2011
Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit Against Wenzel Downhole Tools, U.S., Inc., and Driver for Causing Rollover
Release dateline: August 30, 2011
Product Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Files Suit Against GM After Fatal Rollover
Release dateline: August 26, 2011
Rollover Attorney Files Suit Against Honda After Fatal Rollover
Release dateline: August 25, 2011
Lawsuit Filed After Fatal Rollover
Release dateline: August 19, 2011
Roof Crush Seatbelt Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Wins Settlement After Truck Rollover
Release dateline: July 22, 2011
Injury Attorney Rob Ammons Wins Settlement for Ship Worker Injured at Work
Release dateline: July 21, 2011
SUV Rollover Attorney Rob Ammons Files Suit Against Ford After Fatal Rollover
Release dateline: July 11. 2011
A Tanker Truck has exploded in a Chambers County refinery. The explosion was reported around 4:20pm cst near FM1405 and FM2354.
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Release dateline: June 24, 2011
Truck Accident Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit After 18-Wheeler Slams into Wrecker Driver Fixing Flat
Release dateline: June 23, 2011
Crash Tests Indicate Jeep Fire Risk
Release dateline: June 16, 2011
Important Tire Safety Tips
Release dateline: June 7, 2011
Tire Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit Against Ford Motor Company and Michelin North America After Tire Failure Deadly Accident
Release dateline: May 31, 2011
Explosion Attorney Rob Ammons Talks to NBC News About Dangerous Pressure Vessels
Release dateline: May 20, 2011
KPRC Interviews Ammons Law Firm's Bennett Midlo About an SUV Seatback Lawsuit
Dateline: March 17, 2011
Release dateline: 3/1//11
Accident Attorney Settles Suit Against Driver and Metals Supply Company
Release dateline: 3/10/2011
Explosion at Enterprise Products Plant- Rob Ammons Reminds Workers of Their Legal Rights
Rob Ammons 2010 Verdict Named by Lawyers USA Among Top Ten in the Nation
Release dateline: 1/22/11
Bridgestone Americas Tire Failure Suit Settled
Release dateline: 1/17/11
Mediation Resolves Lawsuit After Tree Trimmer's Roadblock Causes Deadly Accident for Motorcyclist
Release dateline: 1/2/2011
Mammoth Crane Collapse Claims Settled by The Ammons Law Firm
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Taking On Toyota
Release dateline: 11/19/10
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Rob Ammons Named 2010's Best Civil Lawyer
The Houston Press selects Rob Ammons as the premier personal injury lawyer of Houston.
Split Deployment Air Bags- Another Air Bag Defect Danger
Release dateline: 9/14
Rob Ammons talks to NBC news about air bags that only deploy on one side during an accident
Dangers Of Unbelted Students In School Buses
Release dateline: 9/19/10
Rob Ammons on the dangers for students who ride in school buses that don't have seat belts to protect them during an accident.
Record Trucking Accident Verdict Result for Family of Young College Student
Release dateline: 7/27/10
Young woman dies when the driver of an 18-wheeler doesn't pay attention to the road.
Houston Lawyer Believes Trial Strategy Critical for Big Verdict Result
Release dateline: 6/25/10
A look into how Rob Ammons obtained results for his client.
Car Tires At Risk
Release dateline: 5/30/10
Car tire defect lawyer Rob Ammons tells CBS news tires at risk this weekend
Aging Tires A Danger
Release dateline: 5/15/10
Tire defect attorney Bennett Midlo talks to Fox news about aging tire dangers
Rob Ammons Files Toyota Accelerator Lawsuit
Release dateline: 2/8/10
A fitting remedy for upfitted trucks
Companies that ‘upfit’ truck bodies for specific functions such as utility work should make engineering and design modifications rooted in safety. When they haven’t, here’s how to prove their negligence.
