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In the last year or so alone, there have been six major chemical accidents or disasters in the greater Houston area. It started in November, when an explosion occurred at TPC Group plant in Port Neches. Toxic smoke quickly filled the air, immediately nauseating many people nearby as they scrambled to evacuate. Then in March, […]
Most sexual assault cases are treated as criminal cases, with the state charging the perpetrator directly. But in certain instances, sexual assault claims can be brought successfully in civil court as a personal injury claim. An example is where the victim of the assault can prove that the assault was caused by the negligence of […]
Long-held safety measures for truckers are suspended for certain delivery items Since 1938, long-haul truckers have been required to adhere to some form of safety controls regarding a maximum number of driving hours and a minimum level of off-duty hours over a set period of time. The chart below demonstrates the well-documented dangers from driver […]
COVID-19 is interrupting and disrupting local, national and global businesses. As a result, these businesses are losing income and customers as well as incurring additional expenses due to the disease. This will likely lead to an increase in insurance claims against insurance policies offering business interruption and/or contingent business interruption coverage. Whether the claims are […]
While the oil and gas industry boom in Texas has been good for the state’s economy, it has also sparked an increase in activity on the roads throughout the region. Many of these roads are ill-prepared for the traffic they are seeing, causing an uptick in serious and even fatal automobile accidents. Another Life Claimed […]
The “Workers’ Compensation” system was created with the intent to provide injured employees with the help they need to recover from injuries sustained on the job. Managed by the state, this system was meant to be mutually beneficial, providing injured workers with medical care and a percentage of their lost wages while simultaneously protecting employers […]
Harris County, Texas has joined 13 other counties in opposition to the current administration’s rollback of chemical safety regulations. These 14 attorneys general from all across the United States are claiming that the rollback is a menace to public safety because it hugely increases the risk of explosions during chemical emergencies. In addition to these […]
Texas has an “at-fault” insurance system that comes into play when you have a car accident. But what does that mean for your car accident claim? Well, in simple terms, it means that when an accident happens, someone is usually considered responsible or “at-fault” for causing it. This person’s insurance company is responsible for paying […]
Can you imagine shelling out your hard-earned money for an item on Amazon.com only to have it harm you or fail to function as described? This is exactly what is happening yet few people are aware of the extent of the problem. In short, Amazon does not screen many of the items listed on its […]
Getting into an auto accident is a traumatic experience, even if it is a minor fender bender. Those unlucky enough to be rear-ended by a semi-truck will have a number of challenges on their hands from treating and recovering from injuries, to lost time from work, to repairing or replacing a damaged vehicle, as well […]