Who Is Responsible for Fire Prevention on Texas Oilfields?
On an oilfield, a single spark can ignite vapors that workers cannot see or smell. Preventing that fire is usually a shared responsibility, and employers, site operators, drilling companies, contractors, and equipment manufacturers may all have duties tied to the hazards they create or control. When any of these parties fails to...
Can an 18-Wheeler’s Electronic Logging Device Reveal Hours-of-Service Violations?
Yes. An 18-wheeler’s electronic logging device can show whether a driver exceeded federal hours-of-service limits before a truck accident. Because the device connects to the truck’s engine, its records can provide a detailed timeline that is harder to alter than a handwritten log.
That timeline may reveal more...
What if Defective Scaffolding Was Supplied by Another Company?
The company listed on your paycheck may not be the only company responsible when scaffolding fails. If another business supplied defective scaffolding that contributed to your injury, you may have a third-party claim against the supplier, manufacturer, installer, or another company involved with the equipment.
Scaffolding often passes through...
Can You Still Sue if the Driver Fled the Accident Scene?
A driver can leave the scene of a car accident in seconds, taking their name, insurance information, and version of events with them. That does not mean they also take away your chance to recover compensation. After a Texas hit-and-run accident, you may still have a claim if investigators identify the...
What Evidence Do You Need to Prove a Truck Accident Case?
Proving a truck accident case takes evidence that shows exactly what...
What Happens If You Reject a Settlement?
Do You Need a Lawyer If the Insurance Company Already Offered a Settlement?
Not always, but a settlement offer is one of the strongest signals that...
The Payne Law Group Earns Three TopVerdict Texas Rankings for 2025 Settlement
TopVerdict recognizes the firm’s settlement across three Texas categories, including one of the state’s highest-ranked settlements of 2025.
The Payne Law Group is proud to announce that TopVerdict has recognized a settlement secured by attorneys Scott J. Scherr and Randall O. Sorrels with three statewide distinctions for 2025.
The Payne Law Group Secures $35 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Case Arising from Texas Power Plant Explosion
Settlement resolves claims stemming from the 2023 Oak Grove Power Plant explosion that claimed the life of an industrial boiler specialist.
The Payne Law Group is proud to announce that it has secured a $35 million settlement on behalf of the family of a contractor who was killed in...