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Thousands of trucks travel through the Houston area on a daily basis. Texas highways are used to haul industrial and agricultural cargo throughout the southern and central United States. These large vehicles share the roads with smaller passenger cars, and as such, many serious accidents…
Read MoreWhen a major oil tanker accident happens, we usually see it on the news. It’s become a familiar sight: oils slicks spreading across the water, and groups of volunteers in protective suits diligently cleaning beaches. What doesn’t make the news are the common oil tanker…
Read MoreModern medicine can work wonders for patients in need so long as they are taken in a safe and appropriate manner. However, this is not always the case. There are thousands of deadly medication overdoses in the Houston area every year. These sudden accidents often…
Read MoreSolid bulk cargo is any loose, unpackaged, and solid material that is uniform in composition and loaded directly into the cargo space of a ship. Coal, lumber, and grain are commonly carried forms of bulk cargo which each present their own risks for the ship,…
Read MoreImmediately following a car accident it can be hard to tell if the other driver was distracted, but distracted driving injured nearly 500,000 people in the U.S. in 2015. Experts even believe that this number is far underreported. If you’ve been injured in a distracted…
Read MoreIt is estimated that approximately 3 million Americans are injured in car accidents every year. As we come to understand the potential severe long-term consequences of even a mild concussion, researchers are beginning to look more closely at traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the context…
Read MoreThe winter months and the upcoming holiday season always bring an increase in the amount of driving risks you encounter. These increased risks are further exacerbated by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. No city in the United States is more familiar with…
Read MoreAn injury of any kind is never a good thing. Crush injuries, in particular, have the potential to be incredibly serious. A crush injury occurs when excessive force is applied to your body. Depending on the extent of the crushing force, it can lead to…
Read MoreWater travel plays a critical role in how global commerce operates. With so many businesses transporting goods over water, and the ever-increasing presence of technology, there is a growing concern about how cell phone usage poses a serious safety hazard on ships. Several shipping accidents…
Read MoreThe Port of Houston is the lifeblood of the region, connecting the fourth largest city in the United States to the world. A sprawling complex, encompassing dozens of refineries and hundreds of terminals for gas, oil, and containers, the Port of Houston relies on a…
Read MoreA maritime industry lawyer knows that the law of negligence determines the outcome of many maritime accident cases. Negligence occurs when a person fails to act with the degree of care expected of a reasonable person under similar circumstances. A lack of training is often…
Read MoreNegotiating personal injury claims with insurance companies, employers, or other negligent parties can be complicated. The lawyers at The Krist Law Firm, P.C. are trained in personal injury claim negotiation and have helped many clients get the best possible settlement for their particular situation. To…
Read MoreFor years, texting while driving has been a problem on U.S. roadways. A recent study by Zendrive, a San Francisco startup that tracks phone use for car insurance companies, found that despite bans on phone use while driving, more drivers are now using their phones…
Read MoreWhile prom is an exciting time, it can also be dangerous when certain safety precautions are ignored. Since motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of teen deaths in the country, high schoolers need to take extra precautions while driving. To learn more about how…
Read MoreIn January 2018, President Donald Trump tweeted that the executive branch of the U.S. government “has terminated more UNNECESSARY Regulations, in just 12 months, than any other Administration has terminated during their full term in office…” Deregulation under Trump is a priority, with the president…
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