05/26/2026
CWL ATTORNEYS WIN IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS ON SIGNIFICANT ISSUE FOR TEXAS INJURY LITIGATION - Earlier this month, Haleigh Jones Everett and Dallas Flick of CWL prevailed in the Supreme Court of Texas on an issue affecting injured plaintiffs across the state. Haleigh and Dallas persuaded the Court to accept their interpretation of Section 18.001 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code – that injured plaintiffs could rely on unchallenged portions of affidavits to establish the reasonable cost and necessity of their medical treatment. This decision will spare plaintiffs from having to hire expensive medical experts to testify at trial in support of any treatment the defendant does not challenge. This ruling makes injury litigation more affordable and accessible. It will also make jury trials more efficient by eliminating unnecessary expert testimony. This is significant victory for injured plaintiffs in Texas and an important ruling for defense counsel to be cognizant of when responding to Section 18.001 affidavits.
