Sadly, on Saturday, January 23, 2016, our very own John O. Roark passed away at the age of 75. This is a tremendous loss for our firm and for the people of Central Texas. Roark was longtime supporter and leader within the Texas Horsemen’s Partnership Chairman and National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (NHBPA). Additionally, he was a was a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the American Board of Trial Advocates and a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and a municipal court judge in Nolanville. For more information about Roark’s life, you can click here. His family is asking that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Temple-Mission Fund, Food for Friends in Bartlett (13200 FM 972, Granger, Texas 76530), Communities in Schools (any Temple or…
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John O. Roark, 1940-2016
January 27, 2016Maryland Assembly Recommends Birth Injury Fund
December 16, 2015According to the Baltimore Sun, a Maryland task force, for the second time in two years, has recommended that the state create a birth injury fund for babies born with neurological complications. The fund would be modeled after state funds like those in Virginia and Florida—most patient advocates and injury attorneys oppose these measures. Opponents, including the Maryland Association for Justice, say the fund would be “unfair to victims who should be able to seek accountability in a public forum that holds providers responsible for care provided.” The fund would need Legislative approval during the 2016 year in order to operate. Follow our blog and we will update you if more news about the legislative push comes out. Do I Need a Birth Injury Attorney? We strongly oppose sate efforts to create birth injury funds, because care for children who have experienced complications is often costly. A state fund may…
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It is World Autism Awareness Day
April 2, 2015Today marks World Autism Awareness Day 2015. To raise awareness, many people around the world are participating in the “Light It Up Blue” campaign, by wearing blue. In addition, many buildings are expected to be lit up in blue as visual to remind people about the challenges that people with autism face. Sadly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 68 children in the U.S. has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Some experts say that the increase is due to a better awareness by doctors and parents about the condition. Keep in mind, autism can have a great impact on a person’s social, communication and behavioral functioning. The United Nations first designated world Autism Awareness Day in 2007. Why Should I Speak to an Attorney If My Twins Suffer From Autism? Do your fraternal twins suffer from autism? Our law firm is currently looking for…
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