Walker & Crawford, P.C. Doubles 2007 Lawsuit Filings

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 9, 2008

HOUSTON, TX, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008: The Houston law firm of Walker & Crawford, P.C. announced today that as of September1, 2008, they have more than doubled the number of personal injury and automobile accident lawsuits filed by their offices in 2007. New partner Jeff Crawford attributes this to insurance company’s refusal to fairly settle claims filed against their policy holders. “Insurance companies feel they have juries in their pocket but we will continue to fight them to assure our clients of consistently fair settlements.” He adds, “Propaganda from insurance companies found on everything from billboards to direct mail urging consumers to buy insurance but instilling the fear of ‘what if?’ should they ever actually use it has been reflected in juries’ decisions across Texas and consumers are quite frankly fed up with it.” Attorney Crawford is equally distributed by the toll this can take on plaintiffs and defendants in such cases. “Plaintiffs and defendants are forced to take time off work--- often unpaid---in order to endure the deposition and trial process and deal with an issue that their insurance companies should have dealt with. Without outside legal help, this is done with a lawyer or representative from their own insurance company who has already proven that they do no have their client’s best interests at heart.”

Jim Walker, voted on of Houston’s top personal injury lawyers for three consecutive years by Inside Houston Magazine, wants the sent the message to insurance companies that enough is enough. “It’s about time juries understood that people who have been injured in accidents are not bad people as they are often portrayed to be by insurance companies. If there is an at-fault party here, it is the insurance companies themselves who continue to sell intangible products based on fear and then decide not only how but when it is acceptable to use them.” Walker, whose extensive experience in both criminal and civil cases involving personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice is sensitive to his client’s needs while being a tough and effective negotiator when it comes to dealing with insurance companies. “Insurance is a promise and seldom kept” he says. “If you don’t believe that, ask hurricane victims along the Gulf Coast. For many of these people, filing a claim with their insurance company only caused them to be further victimized. At Walker & Crawford, we will fight FOR you. You have dutifully paid for your insurance which Earns you the right to be able to use it with out prejudice.”

Walker & Crawford, P.C. is located in the heart of Houston, Texas. Their attorneys have a combined experience of over 30 years fighting personal injury law. They are tenacious, committed to their clients, and make it a point to know each client on a personal level.