John McCoy
Posts by John McCoy
Industry change has dramatic impact on lawsuits in last 20 years Read more»
A look back on the last 20 years shows industry's similarities, differences Read more»
The practice of a trial lawyer is carried out from a unique vantage point. I have an ability to see the problems that face the industry that result in real conflict. There is enough conflict that people are driven to involve a lawyer to address the matter. In fact, I have a steady diet of problems that face members of?this industry on my desk at all times. Read more»
There is a legal concept known as res ipsa loquitur that allows a jury to infer that an accident was caused by the negligence of a party without actual proof of that negligence. Read more»
Occasionally, I will read about a case that will demonstrate the importance of humanizing large manufacturers, gas companies and/or their insurers. Recently, I became aware of such an action that was tried in a Baldwin County circuit court in Alabama. We were not involved in this case. Read more»
I am certain employers reading this article are aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires them to comply with safety procedures in regard to their employees. This is in an effort to develop and maintain safe work environments for employees across the United States. Read more»
Take a few moments now to remind your team of the need to run a safe operation. Read more»
The recently completed Propane Incident Data Collection Project found that the propane industry has a good record in the area of industrial safety. The project was prepared by Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center at Texas A&M University and funded by the Propane Education & Research Council. Read more»
Virtually all claims for injury, death or property damages never reach a jury verdict. Many of these cases get close to reaching a jury verdict but settle at the courthouse steps. This has resulted in expressions of frustration from attorneys, clients and insurance companies over the many years I have been a trial lawyer. Read more»
In many cases that I am called on to defend propane companies, plaintiffs use pure theory against my clients in an effort to attach a liability position. Read more»
