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Nov

WVM Attorneys Obtain $3 Million Jury Verdict Against Walmart

HOUSTON, TEXAS — September 25, 2026 — Attorneys Ryan MacLeod and Brett Hargis of Webster Vicknair MacLeod obtained a $3 million jury verdict against Walmart on behalf of a client who was struck in the head by an overhead door that was improperly raised by a Walmart employee. On t...

Category: In The News

Oct

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas? Eligible Parties & Laws

When a fatal incident occurs, whether resulting from a devastating commercial truck collision, a catastrophic plant explosion, or an industrial workplace disaster, the surviving family is left navigating unimaginable emotional trauma and sudden financial upheaval. In the wake of ...

Category: Wrongful Death

Oct

Why Lawyers Partner with a Trial-Ready Personal Injury Law Firm

When an attorney accepts a personal injury case—whether arising from a serious motor vehicle collision, a complex industrial incident, or a hazardous commercial property condition—the immediate objective is securing full accountability for the injured party. Yet as a case moves o...

Category: Personal Injury

Nov

Webster Vicknair MacLeod Files Suit on Behalf of the Family of Jeff Ramsay, Victim of July 4th Kerrville Floods

Houston, TX —October 3, 2025 —Webster Vicknair MacLeod has filed a wrongful death and survival action on behalf of Plaintiffs Jake Ramsey and Rachel Ramsey, the children of Jeff Ramsey, who was swept away during the devastating July 4, 2025, floods in Kerrville, Texas. The lawsui...

Category: In the News

Sep

How Defense Attorneys Use Depositions Against Injury Victims (and How to Prepare)

When a catastrophic injury occurs (whether from a severe commercial truck crash, a plant explosion, an offshore disaster, or a defective product), the journey to financial recovery involves a complex legal process. For injured victims and surviving families, dealing with medical ...

Category: Personal Injury

Sep

Charter Flights vs. Commercial Airlines: Does the Law Treat Crash Liability Differently?

When a catastrophic aviation accident occurs—whether involving a commercial airliner or a private charter jet—the immediate aftermath is filled with shock, chaos, and overwhelming grief. For victims and surviving families, searching for immediate answers and coping with loss are ...

Category: Aviation Accidents

Aug

Who Investigates an Offshore Accident? What Happens in the First 72 Hours?

When a catastrophic offshore accident occurs, whether involving an oil rig explosion, a vessel collision, a crane collapse, or a severe equipment failure, the immediate aftermath is filled with shock, chaos, and urgent medical priorities. For injured workers and their families, s...

Category: Maritime Accident & Injury Law

Jul

Fatal Maritime Accidents and DOHSA Claims: Understanding Wrongful Death Compensation After an Offshore Loss

When a loved one is lost in a maritime or offshore accident, families are often left facing shock, unanswered questions, and financial uncertainty. Unlike land-based accidents, deaths that occur at sea are governed by a complex set of federal laws that determine who can bring a c...

Category: Maritime Accident & Injury Law

Jul

Catastrophic Injury Claims: Why Some Cases Are Worth Millions (And Others Aren’t)

After a catastrophic injury, one of the first questions many victims ask is: "What is my case worth? " The reality is that catastrophic injury claims can vary dramatically in value. Some cases resolve for modest amounts, while others result in multi-million-dollar verdicts or sett...

Category: Catastrophic Injury

Jun

Maritime Accident Claims: What Injured Offshore Workers Need To Know

Maritime and offshore jobs are among the most dangerous occupations in the country. Workers aboard vessels, offshore platforms, barges, and drilling operations face serious risks every day—from explosions and equipment failures to falls, crane accidents, and vessel collisions. Wh...

Category: Maritime Accident

Jun

What Happens in the First 30 Days After a Serious Truck Accident Lawsuit?

A serious truck accident can change your life in seconds. Catastrophic injuries, mounting medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about the future often leave victims and families overwhelmed. When a collision involves an 18-wheeler or commercial trucking company, the legal p...

Category: Truck Accident

Apr

Wrongful Death Claims After an Aviation Accident in Texas: What Families Should Know

Commercial air travel is widely considered safe. According to safety data compiled by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, fatal airline accidents in the United States are relatively uncommon compared to other modes of transportation. But when aviation accidents occur, they f...