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…
DetailsMaritime 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…
DetailsAuthor/editor code: A massive explosion at a Didion corn milling plant in Cambria, Wisconsin, has claimed the life of a fourth worker who survived the initial blast on June 1 but later succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment in a hospital, news outlets reported earlier this week. The bodies of three workers were pulled…
DetailsWhat are your rights as an injured construction worker? Every year, thousands of construction workers are injured in sites across the United States. The case is no different in Texas. Construction workers have rights and can claim compensation for all of their work-related injuries. A Texas construction accident attorney can help you sort through your…
DetailsWhat are the most common causes of Explosion Accidents in Texas? Home explosions are not uncommon. A significant part Texas explosion attorneys’ work is related to home explosions. Take this recent example where a Texas home exploded, caving in on an entire family. Navarro County Explosion – Five Injured after House Collapses At around 11.00pm…
DetailsTruck accidents are the most dangerous accidents involving motor vehicles. They often lead to severe physical injuries, damage to property and, in worst-case scenarios, death. In 2013, there were 338,000 road accidents involving large trucks in the country. Of those, 3,906 were fatal, 73,000 caused physical injury and 265,000 caused damage to property. The reason…
DetailsTexas 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…
DetailsTo 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsWho 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…
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