- Criminal DefenseMatt began his career as a city attorney for Corpus Christi, prosecuting Class C offenses. Within months, he was hired by the Nueces County DA’s Office. There, he caught the attention of Mark Gonzalez, a young lawyer with a thriving defense firm. Mark hired Matt in 2015, and they practiced criminal defense together until 2017, when Mark was elected to be our District Attorney. Naturally, Matt became Mark’s First Assistant District Attorney and Lead Prosecutor. Matt thrived in that position, becoming one of the most venerated attorneys in Corpus Christi and earning the moniker “Manning of the People.”
- DUI/DWIThe lone start state, unfortunately, leads the country when it comes to the number of drunk driving accidents that end in a fatality.
- Wrongful DeathAt Webb, Cason & Manning, we know that going on with life after the sudden loss of a loved one is a uniquely painful challenge, especially if their death occurred because of someone’s negligence. If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or reckless acts of another party, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation. At Webb, Cason & Manning, our wrongful death attorneys are ready to help you secure any monetary recompense you are legally due so that your family can mourn without the added trouble of financial distress.
- Traffic ViolationsSchool Zones - Speeding through neighborhoods and school zones is extremely dangerous. Using cellphones in school zones is against the law in many communities. Drivers using cellphones, or any other kind of distracted driving or driving under the influence in school zones or residential areas is a recipe for disaster. It is always a driver’s responsibility to be on the lookout for pedestrians, especially children.
- Hit and RunCarter Family Photo Lux Carter, left, and Rose Morgan, right, were both killed in a hit-and-run crash in Northlake on Jan. 31, 2021.
- Workers CompensationTexas is one of the two states that does not require employers to subscribe to workers compensation. This means that when a worker is injured, they are forced to pay medical expenses out of pocket. Workers with severe injuries may be able to file claims for healthcare bills, missed wages, pain and suffering, long term injuries, and more, especially if the accident can be traced to the employer’s negligence. Unfortunately, some employers, their legal teams, and their insurance providers, attempt to minimize a worker’s injuries, offer small settlements, or even deny claims and culpability.
- Wrongful TerminationOn September 29, 2023, a Nueces County jury awarded $2.4 million to LeRoy Torres in his wrongful termination case against the State of Texas. Steve Chapman, a partner at our firm, was the lead trial attorney for Mr. Torres.
- Employment Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Premises LiabilityThe law limits the amount of time in which you can file a lawsuit in a premises liability case. If you have been injured as a result of a dangerous condition of the premises of a business, it is important to contact a premises liability lawyer in Corpus Christi immediately. In the State of Texas, the statute of limitations requires the injured victim to file within two years from the date of injury.
- Construction LitigationLead counsel in jury trials to verdict: motor vehicle negligence, wrongful termination, uninsured motorist, construction defect, breach of agency agreement, DTPA, wrongful death, product liability, premises, life insurance contract and railroad crossing.
- Property DamageOur Corpus Christi product liability attorneys have successfully sued automakers and manufacturers of machinery and consumer goods for their dangerous products. If you or someone close to you has been hurt because of a hazardous product, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the party responsible for your injury. Our skilled injury attorneys can help you with medical bills, lost work wages and expensive property damage associated with defective product injuries.
- Personal InjuryThe Jones Act affords special protections to port workers and other maritime employees that other workers in Texas do not have. Maritime employees are allowed to bring personal injury cases against their employers in the event an injury caused by negligent behavior. Workers’ compensation, typically ignores fault in injury cases for those who have land-based jobs. Even if the employer indirectly caused the injury by putting an employee in a dangerous situation, the employee would not be able to pursue a suit as long as they are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. In the event of an accident, the Jones Act allows seamen to compel employers to pay for basic costs of living, such as room and board and medical expenses, as well as to pursue a personal injury case if an employer caused the injury.
- Medical MalpracticeRollovers, Seat Belt Failures, Airbag Failures, Self Driving Car Wrecks, Hospital Bill Disputes, Medical Bill Disputes, Emergency Bill Disputes, Property Damage Disputes, Property Disputes, Car Insurance Disputes, Car Insurance Denials, Health Insurance Denials, Shipping Injuries, Barge Injuries, Port Injuries, Injuries at Sea, Pipeline Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Burn Victims, Fire Injuries, Oil Spills, Rig Injuries, Crewman Injuries, Roughneck Injuries, Boating Injuries, 4-wheeler Injuries, ATV Injuries, Scooter Injuries, Pedestrian Injuries, Crosswalk Injuries, Aviation Injuries, Airplane Crashes, Drunk Drivers, Texting while Driving, Distracted Driving, Dog Bites, Waterpark Injuries, Injuries to Children, Injuries to Senior Citizens, Elderly Abuse, Nursing Home Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Botched Surgeries, Harassment, Trespass, Trip and Falls, Slip and Falls, Restaurant Falls, Nail Salon Injuries.
- Auto Accidents
- Social Security DisabilityLicensed by the State Bar of Texas in November, 1976. General Civil Trial Practice with an emphasis in representing injured persons and wrongful death claims in cases including refinery explosions, grain elevator explosions, scaffolding failures, chemicals exposures, age discrimination, wrongful employment termination, defective products, injuries at sea, offshore worker injuries, injured shrimpers and barge workers, social security disability claims, medical, hospital and dental negligence, nursing home injuries, state workers compensation, longshore and harbor worker injuries, automobile and trucking accidents, dog bite victims, elevator and escalator injuries, boating and sailing accidents, railroad injuries, injuries at apartment complexes, hotels, grocery and department stores, drilling rig injuries, construction site accidents, aviation injuries, pipeline accidents, highway construction accidents, professional grievances, nuisance claims, first party insurance claims, suit to recover insurance agency, construct defects, state and federal discrimination claims, declaratory judgment action, dram shop claims and DTPA claims.
- Dog BitesAt Webb, Cason & Manning, our Corpus Christi injury attorneys understand the Texas laws regarding dog bites and we know how to ensure you are compensated for your medical costs as well as your pain and suffering as the victim of a dog attack.
- Slip and Fall Injury