Current Projects

Allstate/Encompass Bad Faith Litigation

The United States Senate has investigated Allstate Insurance Company for its handling of catastrophe claims.  Oklahoma’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Allstate alleging that Allstate violated Oklahoma law by using internal claims practices to improperly reduce or deny payments to policyholders.   The American Association for Justice (AAJ )has released a report on the top ten worst insurance companies in America. Reporting that Allstate used “concerted efforts to put profits over policyholders.”  Our team investigates when insurers delay, deny or underpay homeowner’s claims.  If your Allstate or Encompass claim was denied, delayed or underpaid, don’t assume the insurance company’s decision is the final word.  Let us review your claim, explain your legal rights and fight to recover the insurance benefits  you paid for.

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (MISS) Litigation

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) is a type of surgery on the spine (backbone).  It generally uses smaller incisions than standard surgery, and can have advantages, such as less pain and faster recovery.  However, the term “minimally invasive” may also imply fewer or less dangerous risks to some patients.  Unfortunately, there are risks with any surgery, including “minimally invasive” surgeries.   A 2025 publication in the Global Spine Journal reported the most common allegation among MISS litigation is the “failure to properly inform patients [of risks of surgery] followed by” injuries or damage.  Complications alone do not mean there was negligence.  Complications are often a known and accepted risk of certain medical procedures.  Our team investigates when patients who undergo MISS surgery have complications or injuries following surgery to determine whether there was negligence involved.  If you or a loved one underwent MISS surgery, and suffered a complication, let us review your claim and explain your legal rights.

Chemical Restraint of Geriatric Patients

A “chemical restraint” is the use of a medication to control or restrain a patient, often to try to manage agitation, confusion, and aggression.  In nursing homes and long-term facilities, the most commonly used drugs for this purpose are atypical antipsychotic medications.  There are “black box” warnings associated with these types of drugs alerting healthcare professionals of the dangers associated with their use in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis.  In spite of this, this class of drugs continues to be used in nursing homes and hospitals for the purpose of controlling behavior.  This can cause harm and injury, such as over-sedation and immobility, which can lead to a patient’s overall deterioration, falls, and even development of bedsores.  Our legal team investigates when patients have been chemically restrained and then  suffer injuries.  If you have concerns that a family member or loved one may have been chemically restrained, let us review your claim and explain your legal rights.