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Losing a loved one in an accident is always tragic, but it may come as some consolation to know that you may have rights as a surviving family member. Texas allows a legal action called a wrongful death suit, in which you can recover monetary…
Read MoreThousands of large trucks drive through Houston every day. These vehicles are essential to our economic well-being. However, trucks are notoriously responsible for many serious accidents in Texas and throughout the United States. Being hit by one of these large, commercial vehicles can be devastating….
Read MorePolice are typically the first people on the scene of a fatal car crash. After securing the scene, one of their primary responsibilities is to investigate. If you or someone you love were involved in the accident, this can be incredibly stressful as you’re waiting…
Read MoreCrystalline silica exposure is a serious safety issue in the U.S. maritime industry. Anyone who works in a shipyard may have been exposed as a result of abrasive blasting, which is a common surface preparation technique in shipbuilding and repair. Even if you aren’t personally…
Read MoreIn some Texas car accidents, it’s obvious that one driver is responsible for causing the crash. Perhaps the motorist was driving drunk or ran a red light, striking a vehicle whose driver did nothing wrong. The rights of injured victims are clear, so the process…
Read MoreIn most cases, the owner of the vessel you work on is also your employer. But sometimes, the vessel you are assigned to may be owned by a different company than the one that pays your salary. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you…
Read MoreAviation injuries at sea are a tragically common occurrence. Although airliner crashes at sea have become relatively rare, the rise of offshore resource extraction has caused an uptick in maritime aviation crashes involving small craft. Most offshore rigs are serviced by helicopter flights that operate…
Read MoreThe Jones Act establishes a sailor’s right to sue their employer for negligence or unseaworthiness in the wake of an injury at sea. Unfortunately, some injured maritime professionals sign away their right to a jury trial, and agree to arbitration instead. This puts the injured…
Read MoreThe United States Department of Transportation is planning to change the hours of service regulations for truck drivers. After intensive lobbying by the trucking industry, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the DOT is opening a two month comment period on the potential reform….
Read MorePain and suffering damages differ from your other economic damages. You and your lawyer can sit down and calculate the value of your medical bills, lost wages, and other injury-related expenses based on your receipts, invoices, pay stubs, and tax returns. This is a relatively…
Read MoreU.S. Coast Guard crews are stationed around the country to ensure that as soon as they receive a call, they can move out. The Coast Guard responds to all types of accidents and injuries that occur at sea. They search for and recover people from…
Read MoreOn June 24, the United States Supreme Court ruled that injured sailors can no longer recover punitive damages in maritime injury cases. This means that if you sue your employer because you were injured as a result of their failure to maintain the ship in…
Read MoreIf you sustained a work injury in Texas, it is important to figure out your rights as soon as possible. If you have workers’ compensation insurance, then you will take a certain path to receive financial assistance. Your rights and options are dictated by your…
Read MoreIf you or a loved one has been injured in a truck crash, you may be worried about how you will get adequate compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. The road to compensation is not always an easy one, but a…
Read MoreThe men and women who work in the Texas oil and gas industry face daily workplace hazards, including significant chemical exposure risks. According to the CDC, this is a leading cause of fatalities in the industry. Owing to the presence of heavy machinery, the need…
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