Dean Law Firm Attorneys Houston Texas Lawyers

BP is at it again. As the first entry on my blog appears in cyberspace, the company I came to know quite well as an attorney is again responsible for another disaster. This time, however, the scale of death, loss, and damage is mind boggling. I am horrified at the similarities between the company I came to know in the BP Texas City Refinery explosion lawsuits and the story unfolding before us in the Gulf of Mexico. Finger pointing, motives of profit and production over human safety, and lies to governmental oversight agencies was the lethal recipe in the Texas City Refinery explosion and will prove to be the main ingredients of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. BP is at it again.

I represented numerous victims of the BP Texas City Refinery explosion that injured hundreds and killed 23. The judge of that case appointed me to serve her as liaison counsel, which means I was responsible to communicate the progress of the case and issues before the court to the dozens of other law firms representing victims. My law firm, along with a handful of other lawyers, did the work to expose the infected corporate culture that caused that preventable explosion. That work led to taking care of the financial future of explosion victims, many for the rest of their life. BP paid billions of dollars to settle those claims, pay property damage claims, and pay huge government fines.

If you saw the CBS 60 Minutes piece on the BP oil spill on May 17, 2010, you heard BP decision making all too familiar to us in the Texas City Refinery explosion--proceed and produce in the face of mounting evidence of danger, gamble with the lives of workers while at the same time congratulating themselves on their "safety record."

The work of my law firm and my safety experts cannot undo the horror that continues to unfold in the Gulf of Mexico. We fully intend to re-expose BP, this time with the world watching.

Plano Attorney Fights for His Neighbors as DePuy Hip Replacements Cause Suffering to His?Home Ground
Posted by: Christopher Dean
June 14, 2012
Topic: Do you have a Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant?

Attorney Jared Hagood is from Plano, Texas. He attended Plano Senior High School and recalls the close-knit community in which he grew up. Hagood is heartbroken when he receives calls from clients who cannot walk and are disabled or from people who have developed other serious health problems due to the DePuy hip replacement surgery. It touches him deeply, and he is especially sensitive to the subject when the callers are from Plano, his hometown, and the North Texas area. "I grew up in Plano. Some of my clients live in the neighborhoods where I grew up. Their children went to my high school. They are my neighbors, my parents' friends and their parents and grandparents, members of the community who helped shape me into the man I am today. Together, we stand against those who did this," Hagood says.

A Huge Spill Disaster and Many Smaller Ones
Posted by: Christopher Dean
April 22, 2012
Topic: BP Oil Spill Claims

According to the Houston Chronicle, thousands upon thousands of individuals and small business owners affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill have been left with almost nothing. For example, Helen Nguyen of Independent Seafood was forced to file bankruptcy and close Independent Seafood's doors after catching tons upon tons of dead crabs. Jerry Tharp, owner and operator of Abbeville, Louisiana, based CrabCo of over 40 years, has likewise been on the brink of business collapse from the massive fallout of dead crabs in the Gulf since the catastrophic oil spill.

Other individuals like Helen and Jerry with similar or identical stories are possible beneficiaries of a proposed March 2 class action settlement between BP and the Plaintiffs'' Steering committee (PSC). If approved by the Court, the settlement agreement will provide an extensive and beneficial modification to the damage claims submitted by individuals and small business owners like Helen and Jerry. Although the proposed settlement may benefit Helen and Jerry, it is still uncertain ALL affected by the oil spill will be compensated.

At Dean Law Firm, upon receiving your phone call we immediately dispatch our team of financial experts to quickly evaluate your claim and create a damage model that puts you in the best possible position. Every claimant should contact an experienced, knowledgeable attorney before submitting any claim for final payment. Without the help of an attorney you may be forced to sign a release leaving dollars are on the table that you are rightly justified to under the law.

INJURED BP OIL SPILL SEAFOOD BUSINESSES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE BP OIL SPILL SETTLEMENT IN YOUR AREA
Posted by: Christopher Dean
April 22, 2012
Topic: BP Oil Spill Claims

April 20th marks the two year anniversary of the explosion that caused the oil spill in the Gulf. BP has accepted responsibility of the disaster. However, the negotiated BP Oil Spill Settlement excludes many seafood industries from the settlement.

Prone To Failure, Some All-Metal Hip Implants Need To Be Removed Early
Posted by: Christopher Dean
March 27, 2012
Topic: Do you have a Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant?

According to NPR, Dr. Joshua Jacobs, chairman of orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, reports that the metal-on-metal implant has a failure rate that is unacceptably high. For some patients, within the space of five years, all the metal replacements can cause terrible pain and may become loose. This results in the implants being replaced early.

If you or a family member have a metal on metal hip implant, you might be entitled to receive compensation from the responsible parties with the help of James Christopher Dean. Mr. Dean is very sensitive toward the victims of this procedure and will help you receive a settlement for your losses. Please contact our offices at 1.855.280.8900.

Unanswered Questions Remain for Those in the Seafood Industry Regarding the BP Oil Spill Settlement
Posted by: Christopher Dean
March 09, 2012
Topic: BP Oil Spill Claims

On the 3rd of March 2012, BP and the Plaintiffs Steering Committee of the federal lawsuit filed in New Orleans announced a settlement of certain claims associated with the BP Oil Spill of 2010. While that settlement addresses a broad commitment by BP to settle claims of economic injury to those in the Gulf seafood industry, the details of how to accomplish that settlement with thousands of potential claimants have not yet been disclosed. "I know less about the fate of my clients' claims today than I did four days ago," says attorney J. Christopher Dean of Dean Law Firm in Houston, Texas.

Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) and the BP Oil Spill
Posted by: Christopher Dean
February 15, 2012
Topic: BP Oil Spill Claims

Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) and the BP Oil Spill

Victims of the Oil Spill of 2010 are frustrated and disappointed at BP and the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) as they continue to handle claims. They see the GCCF as a corporate entity that has developed a system with rules that constantly change. The GCCF lacks any transparency or consistency, and generally fails to communicate with the very individuals it was tasked to help. For the millions affected by the Gulf Oil Spill of 2010, this is not only frustrating, but disheartening.

The GCCF is still making it problematic for BP business claims to get paid, without the support of knowledgeable Oil Spill Claims Experts. By attempting to stall claims, and offering Quick Pays even when the amount owed far surpasses the Gulf Coast Claims Facility offer, the GCCF is taking advantage of the victims. The GCCF is utilizing a strategy of delay, deny, and defend, making clients wait that desperately need the money to keep afloat. This tragic, yet successful strategy has resulted in many business owners settling for the quick payout of $25,000. Some business owners are just giving up on the BP Claims process.

Dean Law Firm has a team of experts on hand ready to evaluate, claims and provide damage models for submission to the GCCF. We believe that every claimant should contact an experienced, knowledgeable attorney for advice prior to submitting any claims for Final Payment. Without the help of experts, you may not receive all you are entitled to under the law.

Give Dean Law Firm a call today at 1-855-280-8900 for a free case review.

18 wheelers? Double Tires and a Few Possible Consequences
Posted by: Christopher Dean
February 05, 2012
Topic: 18-Wheeler Truck Accidents

Ever wonder why 18 wheelers have so many sets of double tires? The common name of a pair of tires is double tires, “dualies”, or tandem. Tires are paired together in case one tire is compromised the other will support the truck or trailer until the ruined tire gets fixed.

Think of all the times one travels down a highway and sees the roadway littered with pieces of tire. Do NOT go over them? Tires have wire in them. These wires can puncture a car’s tire and leave a motorist with a flat on the side of a highway. That is not a safe place to be.

Imagine being the motorist beside the 18 wheeler that has had a tire blow. For a moment in time, the truck driver has no control over that large vehicle. That is comparatively the same response a passenger vehicle would have to a tire blowing, but 18 wheelers are so much larger. The black rubber marks left on the highways from 18 wheeler blowouts leads one to believe that the drivers around the 18 wheeler had quite the scare as the truck driver strove to control the large vehicle.

Indeed, the tandem may have been developed as a safety precaution and money saver. However, there is a greater risk of other vehicles getting flat tires or worse, leading another motorist to an accident.

U.S. Lawmakers Call for Drug Companies to Report Payments to Doctors
Posted by: Christopher Dean
January 19, 2012
Topic: Actos

The Obama Administration, in an attempt to prevent medical conflicts of interest, is ready to make drug companies divulge how they make payments to doctors. Research into this problem area has revealed that benefits such as travel, entertainment, or food, can impact a doctor's decision on which treatment he/she uses. This has led to an increase in the use of expensive drugs and medical equipment which forces patients to spend more.

The Houston Chronicle states that Consumer Advocates and members of Congress are encouraging the new legislation as it will increase the likelihood that doctors will act in the best interest of their patients and not for their own financial gain. There are a large number of doctors that accept perks from drug companies. A quarter of doctors take cash payment while up to two-thirds receive a routine gift of food.

The Obama Administration believes that great amounts of data will be produce when these companies begin to make their reports. The federal government will then post this data to a website. If the drug companies and medical device manufacturers fail to report a payment, they may be subject to a $10,000 fine.

Attorney James Christopher Dean has been around medicine all of his life. Chris comes from a family of doctors and has extensive knowledge of medical issues. Healthcare professionals refer their patients to Chris because of Chris' grasp of medical and legal issues. If you or a loved one has experienced bladder cancer symptoms, blood in urine, a change in urine color, frequent urination, painful urination or urinary tract infections during or after taking Actos ®, Actoplus Met ®, Actoplus Met XR ®, or Duetact ®, you need help to contact someone with the skill, knowledge, passion and drive you or your loved one deserves. Do not hesitate. Symptoms are known to increase while taking Actos. Contact the Dean Law Firm today for a free consultation and report, 1-855-280-8900.

Multi-District Litigation Actos
Posted by: Christopher Dean
January 10, 2012
Topic: Actos

On December 29, 2011, the United States Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation (MDL) decided that all federal Actos cases would be consolidated and centralized in the Western District of Louisiana. The Panel determined that the Honorable Rebecca F. Doherty would be overseeing the multi-district litigation (MDL).

The decision followed a meeting of the Panel on December 1, 2011. The panel heard arguments to determine if an MDL would be appropriate for the numerous Actos cases that stretch from coast to coast. Actos cases have been increasing with the news that the diabetes drug can increase risk of bladder cancer.

Attorney James Christopher Dean has been around medicine all of his life. Chris comes from a family of doctors and has extensive knowledge of medical issues. Healthcare professionals refer their patients to Chris because of Chris' grasp of medical and legal issues. If you or a loved one has experienced bladder cancer symptoms, blood in urine, a change in urine color, frequent urination, painful urination or urinary tract infections during or after taking Actos ®, Actoplus Met ®, Actoplus Met XR ®, or Duetact ®, you need help to contact someone with the skill, knowledge, passion and drive you or your loved one deserves. Do not hesitate. Symptoms are known to increase while taking Actos. Contact the Dean Law Firm today for a free consultation and report, 1-855-280-8900.

Actos Update
Posted by: Christopher Dean
November 25, 2011
Topic: Actos

Actos is a drug designed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals to improve blood sugar or glucose control and the amount of good cholesterol and blood fats for adults with type 2 diabetes.

Since Actos' release into the market, it has been discovered that patients taking the drug experienced side effects of: increased risk of heart attack, bladder cancer, and other health problems including death. Research has shown the longer the medication is taken, the higher the risk of suffering from one of these conditions. In fact, studies conducted with over 193,099 people taking Actos were found to have an increased risk of cancer as high as 40%. The FDA in September of 2010 confirmed these risks and has called for further review and reevaluation of Actos along with updated warnings. Health officials in Europe, including France and Germany, have decided to completely suspend the sale of Actos and issued country-wide recalls on the drug.

The most alarming report, however, revealed that one fifth of all reports involving bladder cancer were patients on Actos. Clearly, the risks of Actos outweigh its benefits thus spurning lawsuits enabling people harmed by the drug to obtain adequate compensation.

Medicines are meant to make the patient better. Medicines are meant to heal the body. Medicines are NOT meant to make the patient worse. James Christopher Dean says, "When you retain our services, we will launch an independent investigation into the matter. Consulting with skilled experts, such as toxicologists and doctors, we will seek to determine the cause of the defect and work diligently to hold negligent manufacturers responsible."

Attorney James Christopher Dean has been around medicine all of his life. Chris comes from a family of doctors and has extensive knowledge of medical issues. Healthcare professionals refer their patients to Chris because of Chris' grasp of medical and legal issues. If you or a loved one has experienced bladder cancer symptoms, blood in urine, a change in urine color, frequent urination, painful urination or urinary tract infections during or after taking Actos ®, Actoplus Met ®, Actoplus Met XR ®, or Duetact ®, you need help to contact someone with the skill, knowledge, passion and drive you or your loved one deserves. Do not hesitate. Symptoms are known to increase while taking Actos. Contact the Dean Law Firm today for a free consultation and report, 1-855-280-8900.