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…
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.…
DetailsConstruction workers face numerous hazards every time they report to a construction site for work, from dangerous heights to exposed wiring to chemical leaks and loud explosions. While we would like to say these hazards do not injure or even worse claim the lives of many construction workers in the country, we cannot. Construction sites…
DetailsThe State of Texas includes a vast swath territory that encompasses a broad diversity of landscapes, including many waterfronts and waterways. Texas’ legislature has therefore recognized and accepted a duty to promote safety for Texans in and around those waterways. The laws Texas has passed to fulfill that duty are collectively known as the Texas…
DetailsMost 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…
DetailsFriends: 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…
DetailsWhile 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…
DetailsSlip 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…
DetailsMariners 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…
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