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If 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…
Read MoreBefore Texas passed its wrongful death statute, parents could not recover any damages for the death of their child, even if the person who caused the death acted negligently. Now, parents can sue the person or company that caused the death of their child and…
Read MoreAny car accident can cause severe injuries, but a T-bone crash is especially dangerous. Usually occurring at intersections, a T-bone car accident happens when the front of one vehicle slams into the side of another. Anyone sitting inside either vehicle can be seriously hurt and…
Read MoreWorkers in all kinds of environments are at risk of injury from common workplace dangers. Texas is a leader in many industries, such as oil and gas, but this means it also has a record number of workplace injuries each year. Employees must be informed…
Read MoreThose working on and with seafaring vessels have special considerations when it comes to filing a claim for compensation after an on-the-job accident. The needs of maritime workers are covered under the Jones Act, which requires companies owning and operating vessels to provide safe working…
Read MoreIn today’s marketplace, shipping products and equipment over water is a critical industry. These items are normally packed and unloaded at shipyards in massive containers. The workers in these environments must use large, heavy, or awkward equipment, putting them at enormous risk for injury. Maritime…
Read MoreA catastrophic injury is one that changes your life. The injury occurs suddenly, and the way you feel and move through daily life after the injury is different from your experiences before the injury. These kinds of injuries can change your physical abilities, cognitive abilities,…
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