Most homeowners insurance policies will cover damages caused by a storm-created opening in your roof, windows, etc. that allows water to enter your home. However, if the water seeps into your home from the ground level, then this will be classified as flood damage and your standard homeowners policy will not cover the damage. There…
Friends: Many of you know that I am originally from New Orleans. It wasn’t until 12 years ago when Hurricane Katrina hit that I even thought about making Texas my home. Fortunately, the people of Texas welcomed and embraced my family and me. Now I want to return the favor. I have seen firsthand how…
While we seldom think about it, our water heater is actually a giant time bomb with the potential to blow up, causing serious injury and tearing your house apart. When explosion mishaps occur, they can cause significant property damage, injuries and even death. Water heater failures or explosions may occur because of faulty installation or…
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere: at the grocery store, at the office, at a mall, at a parking lot, at a hotel or even on a staircase. These accidents often lead to serious injuries such as head trauma, neck injuries, back injuries, broken bones and muscle sprains. They may also cause the injured…
Mariners engage in some of the most dangerous work in the world. Surprisingly, they are not protected under the same laws that protect land-based workers when they are injured. If a mariner is injured, he or she may not be able to apply for state or federally-sponsored workers’ compensation benefits. Recognizing this disparity, the federal…
Collisions involving just two cars are usually pretty simple: you were stopped, another driver was texting while driving and hit your car. It’s that person’s fault, end of story. But, modern roadways are frequently busy and crowded, and many accidents involve more than two cars. In cases like those, it takes an experienced auto accident…
Getting attacked by someone else’s dog can be terrifying, causing long-term injuries, disfiguration, and in some cases, death. Understanding your rights when it comes to dog bite injuries can be helpful in getting through this difficult time. If you have suffered from a dog bit injury, you should talk with a dog bite injury attorney…
When a car accident causes harm, you may wish to seek compensation to help you pay the bills resulting from the accident or to hold a negligent party accountable for their actions. Many types of damages may be awarded regardless of the amount of the harm caused. For instance, you may be able to recover…
Top 6 Tips to Stay Safe on the Water Last year, over 35 people died and hundreds more were injured in boating accidents, according to a recent article in the Palestine Herald. National Safe Boating Week was May 20-26, but it’s important to make safe boating a priority all year long. The Texas Parks and…
Maritime workers face numerous risks every day they go to work. In recognition of this, federal laws such as the Jones Act were enacted to offer maritime workers certain essential benefits whenever disaster strikes. One of these benefits is maintenance and cure. Talk to a Texas Jones Act attorney to learn more about the federal…
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