The right to trial by jury is essential to our civil justice system and our democracy. In the fourth episode of the #7A series, we discuss how juries' decisions help to protect us. This series is a project of the Texas Watch Foundation, and this episode is made possible by generous support from the ABOTA Foundation and viewers like you. Please share this video with your family and friends.
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Martin Mata was on his way to work when danger struck and he was trapped under a poorly-maintained 18-wheeler. The truck dragged him for 709 feet. He spent two months in a coma.
Texas Watch has joined Public Justice, a leading national group that combats social and economic injustice, in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of Texas to ensure Amazon is held fully accountable under Texas law for selling defective and dangerous products.
In this episode of "In Conversation," we sit down with Travis Clardy, a leading state representative representing House District 11 in East Texas.
On Tuesday, March 9th, our team helped over 20 families tell their stories of commercial vehicle negligence, resulting in death or injury. After the hearing on HB 19, Chairman Leach asked for additional comment on HB 19. We chose to focus our comments on safety because it is so important for saving lives. We gave the committee many actionable items that would demonstrably reduce death and destruction on Texas roads.
