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If you were hurt in a maritime accident, you likely hope your employer will take care of you in your time of need after your dedicated service to their company. You also may expect they will allow you to keep your job after your medical…
Read MoreAll drivers owe everyone else on the road a legal obligation to follow traffic laws and refrain from unsafe driving behavior. Drowsy and drunk drivers neglect this obligation. When that negligence causes others harm, the resulting injured parties have the right to hold those irresponsible…
Read MoreFederal maritime law generally governs legal actions involving injuries at sea, in port, or on an oil rig. Although many maritime injury cases are heard in state courts, these courts must apply the principles of federal maritime law. However, state law may govern some aspects…
Read MoreTexas drivers share the roads with pedestrians and cyclists every day. Though all parties must obey the rules of the road, sometimes, people get careless or distracted, and accidents happen. For pedestrians and cyclists, these car accidents are especially dangerous. Taking steps immediately and in…
Read MoreWhen you go to court after being hurt by someone’s negligence, you typically seek compensatory damages to repay you for your financial expenses, plus pain and suffering. When the defendant’s behavior was found especially heinous or maliciously intentional, you may qualify for what’s known as…
Read MoreHeadphones provide entertainment for many drivers on the Texas roads. However, driving with headphones can be dangerous for the driver and the other motorists and pedestrians around them. Before wearing headphones behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, you should consider the implications of doing…
Read MoreIf you are a ship worker or dockworker, you are at high risk of injury from making your living in a dangerous industry. Suffering an on-the-job accident can leave you with substantial medical bills and serious injuries requiring a long recovery. Determining which laws apply…
Read MoreResponsible drivers do their best to avoid car accidents. However, when accidents happen, many people wonder How Long After a Car Accident Do You Have to File a Police Report? Under the Texas Transportation Code, when a car accident involves: Injuries or car accident fatalities…
Read MoreThe Jones Act (officially the Merchant Marine Act of 1920) is a federal law giving certain maritime workers the right to recover damages from their employers for injuries sustained while working in the service of a vessel that operates in US navigable waterways. For employees…
Read MoreThe offshore oil and gas industry is not only an essential part of the nation’s economy, but it also provides thousands of jobs to workers in Texas. However, offshore oil extraction continues to be a dangerous field because of the combination of heavy machinery, long…
Read MoreThe Jones Act was passed in 1920 to boost the U.S. economy by restricting port access to American shipyards to only domestically made ships. It also provided financial relief to sailors and crew injured on vessels that operate on navigable waters. The language of the…
Read MoreCar accidents can lead to all kinds of damage to your body, but one of the worst traumas is a car accident head injury. Hitting the steering wheel, windshield, or side windows of your vehicle during a crash can result in Traumatic Brain Injuries or…
Read MoreMost people will be involved in some sort of accident or incident that causes an injury at some point in their lives. Some injuries are true accidents, while others are caused by the negligent actions or inaction of an individual or entity. You could suffer…
Read MoreThe injuries you face after a car crash can affect you for a long time. It may take weeks or months (or longer) to heal, and you may still be left with lifelong pain or issues. You must take an active role in your recovery…
Read MoreCar accidents are overwhelming enough, but when the person who hurt you was drinking and driving, you struggle to make sense of who would choose to do this. The dangers of DUI have been recognized and advertised for decades, so understanding why a drunk driver…
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