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MIDLAND, Texas – The Ammons Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against Michaels Stores, Inc., on behalf of a customer who was severely injured when she was struck by a falling object. The firm also represents the injured victim’s husband for loss of consortium. The accident occurred when the victim was shopping at a Michaels…

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The Ammons Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against Uber on behalf of a young woman who was seriously injured while visiting Las Vegas, Nevada. The young woman was a passenger in the Uber vehicle when the vehicle was struck by another car traveling through an intersection. The lawsuit filed in…

On October 13, 2019, the Houston Astros hosted the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) at Minute Maid Park. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Houston Astro outfielder Michael Brantley fouled off a 108-mile-per-hour line drive directly into the Houston Astros’ dugout which struck a paramedic supervisor…

AUSTIN, TX — At least 22 people were injured at a construction site in the Mueller development Wednesday morning, when a pair of cranes collided and then partially collapsed. Spectrum News reported the incident happened at 1600 Robert Browning Street, a block south of Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. Images of the scene…

With so many people cooped up in their homes lately due to the pandemic, it’s understandable that families are now ready to hit the water with their recreational watercrafts, such as Jet Skis, canoes, and motorboats. Of course, while boating can lead to some great summer memories, it’s also important to remember the safety risks….

While every work environment contains hazards, there is no doubt that some work environments are significantly more dangerous than others. Construction sites, in particular, pose some of the greatest risks to workers and those walking near the area. Below, our Houston personal injury attorneys discuss three hazards that are common on construction sites, and what…

At The Ammons Law Firm, our team is currently investigating a growing trend of crashes on U.S. highways. These crashes involve tractor-trailers illegally parked on the side of freeways and highways. The highway shoulder is not designed for parking. Rather, the emergency shoulder is part of the “clear zone” that is intended to allow a…

LINN COUNTY, Iowa (April 3, 2020) – Authorities have released the name of the person who was killed in a head-on collision in a construction zone in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday. According to sources, 43-year-old Dawn Elaine Stout of Cedar Rapids was killed when a vehicle heading westbound on Ellis Road collided with her vehicle…

Airbags save thousands of lives every year. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 44,000 lives had been saved by airbags as of 2015. Unfortunately, there are many ways that airbags can fail to protect passengers and drivers from serious injuries – and because many car manufacturers continue to…

On March 12, 2020, there was a 3-vehicle crash in Harrison County, Texas that took the lives of two people. According to reports, the crash began with a Ford F250 pickup truck impacting the rear of a Nissan Altima. The Altima was pushed forward by the impact into the rear of a tractor-trailer, and the…