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It’s no secret that the United States railroad network needs an overhaul. Scrutiny of our aging railways tends to spike whenever there is an accident, but behind the scenes, lawmakers have been pushing railroad regulation for years. For example, in 2008, Congress ordered that all…
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 court, these courts must apply the principles of federal maritime law. However, state law may govern some aspects…
Read MoreJones Act claims have a statute of limitations of three years, which means that you only have that amount of time to sue your employer or ship owner for negligence if you were injured. If you are concerned that your maritime injury claim might be…
Read MoreMany thousands of Houston-area residents work in a maritime industry such as cargo shipping, dredging, oil or chemical handling, or cruise ship tourism. These industries provide essential services to our society, workers can be required to spend a lot of time away from home, and…
Read MoreYou can get compensated for a brain injury even if you had a pre-existing condition that made you more susceptible to trauma. This holds true whether you are seeking compensation by suing the guilty party, making an insurance claim, or by filing for workers’ compensation….
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