Workers in the maritime industry face a number of risks every day. One of the biggest hazards to maritime workers is the potential exposure to toxic chemicals. Whether its contact with toxic fumes, solvents, or dust, exposure to harmful substances can cause a wide range…
The Houston Chronicle reported that as many as 23.5 percent of Texas drivers admitted to texting while driving in 2012. Given what we know about the tremendous dangers of distracted driving, it may surprise many people to learn that Texas does not have a statewide…
In the United States, someone dies in an accident involving a drunk driver every 53 minutes. According to a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) report from 2015, Texas led the nation in 2013 with 1,337 fatalities in drunk driving accidents. In Texas, victims of drunk…
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently clarified the application of the collateral source rule in maritime injury cases brought under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). In DePerrodil v. Bozovic Marine, Inc., the question before the Fifth Circuit Court was whether plaintiffs…
A fire in your home can not only result in serious property damage, it can cause devastating injuries and even death. According to National Fire Protection Association, home fires caused an annual average of 2,560 deaths, 12,720 injuries, and $6.7 billion in property damage. Although…