The recent emergency landing of Southwest Airlines flight 1380 at Philadelphia International Airport raised a serious concern for air travelers. One of the plane’s engines exploded shortly after takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Philadelphia. A piece of shrapnel struck the cabin of the aircraft and…
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…
Texas affords its residents ample opportunity to enjoy boating year-round, given its abundant waterways and moderate climate. Nothing will ruin a good day on the water faster than a boating accident. One little mistake can cause life-changing effects. While Texas does regulate boating, namely through the Texas Water Safety Act, accidents do happen…frequently. The Water…
To be human is to err. Sometimes, these errors occur in the designing, manufacturing or supplying of products. The end result is injury to the consumer. In Texas, defective product laws exist to compensate consumers injured by defective products. However, there are several legal hurdles consumers must jump in order to succeed in their claims…
The Texas Department of Transportation estimates around 238,000 people were hurt in car accidents in 2014. With so many drivers on the roads across the United States, car accidents can lead to serious injury or trauma for you or someone you love. They can also leave you with extensive medical bills, or even the inability…
Who is liable for injuries caused by highway debris in Texas? Having to drive around debris on the road can at times be merely a hassle, at others, downright life-threatening. Objects such as ladders, mattresses, appliances and other detritus that fall off vehicles can pose a significant risk to other drivers. If you have been…
Car accidents can have devastating consequences. Having to deal with the fallout of an accident can be difficult, especially if you or someone you love was hurt or even killed. Often, people feel overwhelmed by the process after an accident, even if they have enlisted the help of an experienced auto accident attorney. While dealing…
No one walks out their door in the morning and thinks they will end up in the back of an ambulance after an automobile accident. Unfortunately, this happens more than we think. Victims of auto accidents face an uphill battle in getting the compensation they are entitled to after an accident, all while trying to…
The aftermath of a dog bite is usually a scary experience for all involved. Victims of a dog attack can suffer traumatic and painful injuries, and sometimes are forced to undergo costly medical treatment. A dog’s owner can face trouble in a dog bite case depending on the city or county in which the incident…
How does the Jones Act Protect Victims of Maritime Accidents? Working on the water can be one of the most rewarding, albeit dangerous, experiences one can have. Maritime workers face a high risk of injury and death everyday. This is particularly true for the maritime towing industry. While the fatality trend is lowering, the risk…
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