But because of the Bonfire project's volunteer nature, the Zachry company probably would be the only firm that could be sued. The university is exempted by the Legislature from liability for accidents and wrongful deaths on its property unless a motor vehicle is involved, Branton said. Meanwhile, the State Bar of Texas is making a special effort to avert soliciting of the victims' families by lawyers. Special representatives of the bar have contacted authorities in College Station as well as hospital officials, asking them to be alert to unscrupulous attempts to contact patients or their families. He noted that barratry indictments were returned in Travis County this year.
People show up claiming some particular expertise.
It's not just lawyers, it's insurance adjusters and chiropractors and insurance companies. These families need to be left alone. Staff Writer Tom Bower contributed to this report. Portions 1999 AltaVista. All rights reserved.