The United States Courts report that personal injury claims are up by 97%. Recently, the annual amount filed has risen to 45,523 cases. When you experience an injury due to another party’s carelessness, you expect that compensation, and rightly so. However, what if there is negligence on your part too? What if both you and […]
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Matt Palamountain joined McDonald Worley PC in September as Chief Financial Officer. With over 30 years of financial experience and, as the Managing Director of the Financial Advisory Group at HSBC, he was primarily responsible for delivering the firm’s financial advisory services and investment banking products, with a focus on developing customized financial strategies to
Jacqui Stump is an experienced litigation attorney practicing primarily in personal injury litigation. She is licensed in Texas and Louisiana and has extensive experience practicing in both state and federal courts. Jacqui joined McDonald Worley in 2022, where her focus is dedicated to personal injury litigation, including elder abuse and nursing home negligence. A native
Amber Thompson grew up in Brunswick, Georgia. She attended the University of Georgia where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs in 2019. Amber always dreamed of becoming an attorney, so she moved to Charleston, South Carolina immediately following graduation to attend the Charleston School of Law. While in law school, Amber
Amy Shahan is a Senior Associate at McDonald Worley and has over 20 years of experience representing clients who have been harmed by defective products and dangerous pharmaceuticals. Amy earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Baylor University and a Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law where she served on the Baylor Law Review. Upon
In 2022, there were 302 deadly wrecks in Houston, TX, accounting for 317 deaths. If you’ve been in a serious car crash, then you’re probably thanking your lucky stars that you’re still alive. However, you might be suffering from injuries sustained from the accident. And you might find it difficult to resolve these injuries on
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Every year, more than 75,000 car accidents take place in Houston. If you’re ever involved in one, you should call the police right away to report it. The Houston Police Department will send officers to the scene of your accident immediately. They’ll investigate the crash and create a car accident police report based on what they discover.
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There were over 80,000 motorcycle injuries reported in 2020 alone. If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident, you’ll want to ensure you have a lawyer to protect your interests and make sure you get what you deserve. But why exactly should you bother hiring a Houston motorcycle accident lawyer? Let’s go through all the benefits
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When you sit down in an Uber, you’re putting your trust in a complete stranger to get you from point A to point B safely. Uber reports that about one in 90 million Uber rides involved a passenger death. While riding in an Uber is relatively safe, like any car ride, things can go horribly
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Michelle Eddington is an attorney and registered nurse. Michelle focuses her law practice on representing clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases caused by medical/healthcare negligence, and product liability cases involving defective health care products and medical devices. Prior to becoming an attorney, Michelle earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the
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Matthew Yezierski specializes in civil litigation and works on a variety of cases from Labor & Employment to Product Liability to Medical Malpractice litigation. Like his practice, Matthew’s past is filled with a variety of work and life experiences. After graduating high school in Stockbridge, New York, Matthew served in the United States Air Force
Kevin Cox helps his clients who have been injured by other people or companies navigate the complex insurance and litigation system to receive just compensation for their injuries. He approaches every case with diligent preparation and knowledge of the law that leads to favorable outcomes. Kevin is native Houstonian and associate attorney at McDonald Worley
Meagan Philip is an Associate Attorney at McDonald Worley and oversees two of the firm’s mass tort dockets; IVC filters and Taxotere. Meagan recently moved to Katy, TX after living overseas for several years in Trinidad and Tobago. She received her B.A in Psychology from the University of Dayton in Ohio and her J.D. from
Scott Fraser joined the firm of McDonald Worley in 2018. Mr. Fraser is dedicated to several McDonald Worley mass tort dockets, including Hernia Mesh, 3M Earplug Litigation, Transvaginal Mesh, IVC Filter, Invokana, and more. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for Junell & Associates and Potts Law Firm, LLP, as the lead attorney for
Kristy Stewart is the Director of Operations and Case Management System Administrator at McDonald Worley. Kristy began her career in the retail industry where she learned invaluable lessons in customer service and the ins and outs of running a successful business. She was responsible for creating and managing a department that played a part in