For the second time in three weeks, a chemical plant fire has caused a health scare for Houston-area residents. Tragically, one person was killed at the KMCO plant in Crosby, and another two were critically injured when a transfer line ignited an isobutylene tank at the facility. Although the fire has been contained as of…
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The massive petrochemical fire that began on Sunday has been extinguished, but officials are now focusing on the potential environmental and health impacts from the blaze, which occurred along the Houston Ship Channel in Deer Park, Texas. The fire sent black smoke billowing into the air for several days, which contained fuels used in plastics…
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According to the Houston Chronicle, 640 people a year die on Houston-area roads and 2,850 more are seriously injured in auto-related accidents, making Houston one of the most dangerous places in the country to drive. In the unfortunate event you or a loved one is involved in a motor vehicle accident, there are some important…
DetailsAs part of its “Out of Control” series, a recent article by the Houston Chronicle has further highlighted the deadly epidemic of distracted drivers, which is a massive problem on Houston roadways. Due to a rapidly evolving smartphone and tech gadget market, drivers are becoming more distracted than ever, which is resulting in deadly consequences.…
DetailsIn Texas, a wrongful death is one that happens because of another’s wrongful act, carelessness, neglect, or unskillfulness. Wrongful death claims often arise from the same circumstances as personal injury claims, except that the victim did not survive his or her injuries. While many different things could lead to a wrongful death claim, most cases…
DetailsAs self-driving, or autonomous, cars become more commonplace, consumers have one main question: are they safe? While the creators of the first self-driving cars might say yes, the track record for current self-driving vehicles doesn’t reflect that. Self-driving vehicles from Waymo, Tesla, and Uber have all been involved in fatal accidents while operating on auto-pilot.…
DetailsAs American industries evolve, so do the laws regulating how they operate. When new variables come into play, the agencies responsible for regulating affected industries must enact new policies to account for these variables. The commercial trucking industry, though, appears to be backsliding when it comes to safety, and there doesn’t seem to be anything…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsAlthough State Farm may claim it is “like a good neighbor” and there to help, it is foolish to believe any insurance company has your best interests in mind when it processes your claims. Insurance companies are businesses, and first and foremost exist to make money. When it pays out on policyholders’ claims, this loses…
DetailsWill This New Law Curb Distracted Driving Accidents? Beginning September 1, 2017, Texas residents aged 18 and over will be required to complete the “Impact Texas Young Drivers” course to qualify for a driver’s license. The new program comes into effect next month, on the same day a state-wide ban texting while driving comes into force.…
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