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Dec 21, 2011

John Gibson Settles Case for Widow of Man Who Fell From Drilling Rig

Today, John Gibson recovered a confidential, but significant settlement for a woman who's husband fell 90 feet from a drilling rig. Drilling is extremely hazardous work. The worker was 90 feet up in the air on what is called a "monkey board" when his safety equipment failed to catch him and he fell to his death. Through deposition testimony, Mr. Gibson was able to show that the driller of the rig failed to follow safety protocol and that the company tried to cover up the facts by falsifying reports of the incident.

Apr 05, 2011

John Gibson Wins Jury Trial for Oilfield Worker Involved in Fatal Explosion

Continuing on his success only a few weeks ago, John Gibson won a jury trial in Midland County today for an oilfield worker who was injured in an oilfield explosion that took the life of his supervisor and injured several people. The worker, an equipment technician, was at the controls of a shut-off valve when the crew was pressurizing a pipe. The pipe overpressurized and exploded. The worker sought workers compensation benefits for post traumatic stress disorder and depression. The insurance company denied the benefits and when the Division of Workers' Compensation ruled in favor of the worker, the insurance...

Jan 17, 2011

Firm represents estate of man killed by drunk driver

John Gibson represents the estate of Juan Carmona who was struck and killed by an automobile on November 26, 2010. "We will be aggressive in our pursuit of justice for the family of this man who died senselessly. I have lost family members due to drunk driving and the only way to make our streets safer is to achieve full justice for the Carmona family so as to deter this kind of conduct in the future," stated attorney, John Gibson.

Jan 10, 2011

Man Run Over by Construction Equipment Hires Firm

John Gibson has been hired to represent a man crushed by an excavator. The man was working in the oil field, digging trenches and laying pipe when the speed sensor in the excavator failed and the excavator lurched forward running over him

Nov 17, 2010

John Gibson Wins Jury Trial for Electrician Who Fell Twenty Feet

John Gibson won a jury trial in Lubbock County District Court today for a man who fell twenty feet and suffered injuries to his ankles and a closed head injury. The insurance company, Texas Mutual Insurance Company, had filed suit against the man, seeking to overturn an award of workers' compensation benefits to the man. Had Texas Mutual Insurance Company won their suit, they could have petitioned the State of Texas to reimburse them all monies expended on the claim from a State fund.

Mar 09, 2010

Man Receives Supplemental Income Benefits After Being Denied at Division

Today, John Gibson + Associates was successful in obtaining Supplemental Income Benefits for a client who had lost entitlement at the Division of Workers' Compensation. John Gibson sued the insurance carrier in District court and as a result of that lawsuit, the insurance company agreed to settle by paying Supplemental Income Benefits.

Feb 26, 2010

Fired Sheriff Detention Officer Sues County

John Gibson + Associates filed suit against Lubbock County today on behalf of a Lubbock County Detention Officer who was fired for filing a workers compensation claim. The lawsuit claims the officer was accused of criminal allegations as a pretext for firing the officer and that the county failed to follow proper procedure in investigating the allegations because they were nothing more than a pretext for firing the officer. The lawsuit seeks both past and future damages.

Feb 26, 2010

John Gibson Asked to Speak at State Bar Conference on Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation

For the 6th time in the last seven years, John Gibson has been asked to speak at the State Bar of Texas Annual Advanced Workers Compensation Course. Because of his experience and success in both workers' compensation and personal injury matters, this year, Mr. Gibson will be speaking on how to go to trial on personal injury cases for workers' compensation lawyers.

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