NEWS & BLOG
RECENT POSTS
Truck safety legal expert: ‘It’s going to get worse before it gets better’ FORT WORTH – The number of trucking accidents is steadily increasing nationwide, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of serious injuries. Although winter weather conditions can be blamed for a portion of these incidents, some legal experts point the finger elsewhere. Attorney Seth D. McCloskey of the…
FORT WORTH, Texas – For a ninth consecutive year, the Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey has earned recognition among the Best Law Firms in the country by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Laird’s firm, which specializes in representing trucking accident victims and their families, was honored on the 2022 list for personal injury litigation work on behalf of plaintiffs. “This firm is devoted to one thing,…
Steven C. Laird, founder of Fort Worth’s Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey, has earned recognition for a 16th time among the Top 100 attorneys in the state across all practice focuses by Texas Super Lawyers. The veteran trial lawyer was also selected as one of the Top 100 attorneys in the Dallas-Fort Worth and among the top plaintiffs’ personal injury…
FORT WORTH – Fort Worth truck accident attorney Steve Laird of Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey continues to earn recognition for his plaintiffs personal injury litigation work, earning repeat placement on the list of The Best Lawyers in America. His selection to 2022 edition marks the 11th consecutive year he has been named in the prestigious legal guide, further solidifying his position…
FORT WORTH – Seth McCloskey, a personal injury lawyer at Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey, recently earned Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He also holds a national certification in truck accident law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a designation he shares with firm founder Steven C. Laird. Together,…
FORT WORTH, Texas – Just weeks after receiving the 2021 Blackstone Award – the Tarrant County Bar Association’s most prestigious legal award – nationally recognized Fort Worth trucking and transportation attorney Steve Laird has earned selection to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2021. The annual list recognizes the nation’s leading preeminent lawyers who represent consumers who have been injured or killed through accidents, medical malpractice, faulty…
FORT WORTH, TEXAS February 15, 2021—Driving in the snow and ice can be challenging, even for experienced local drivers. As the tragic 133-car and 18-wheeler pileup in Fort Worth on Thursday morning demonstrated, local motorists may have been unprepared to navigate the icy conditions. But what about professional truck drivers, who should have known what to expect that day…
Our hearts go out to all of those involved in the tragic 100-car and truck pile-up in Fort Worth on Thursday morning. Federal Trucking Safety Regulations require 18-wheeler drivers to use extreme caution, including reduced speeds and even parking, when the conditions are dangerous. Graphic video of the mass casualty crash shows what can happen when the rules aren’t…
Posted by Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey – Truck Accidents If you are injured in an accident with a commercial motor vehicle or a car, you will likely hear from the other driver’s insurance adjuster or lawyer soon after the accident. If this happens, it is essential to know that the adjuster or lawyer represents the parties on…
NBTA Board Certification is the only Accreditation for Truck Accident Law that is recognized by the American Bar Association and the U.S. Supreme Court. This certification helps to safeguard the public interest by providing accident victims and their families with an objective measure to aid them in selecting qualified and experienced legal counsel. Steven C. Laird is 1 of…
