When you experience an incapacitating injury, you may not be able to function as you once did, including performing household duties and doing your previous work. Worse yet, you may not be able to keep your job due to an
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Who is Covered Under the Jones Act?
Texas alone ships more than 100 million tons of cargo domestically each year, and Houston is second in the nation for maritime jobs. The Port of Houston’s economic activity helps make Texas one of the top three states in the…
Highway Construction Zone Accidents
Sadly, hundreds of workers, drivers, and bystanders are critically injured and killed in Texas highway construction zone accidents every year. In 2020, construction zone crashes and fatalities climbed during the pandemic.
Texas has been ranked as the state with the…
Texas Car Accident Fatalities
Texas has the highest number of car accident fatalities of any state in the country. According to state officials, on average, more than 11 people died each day in traffic-related accidents on Texas roadways in 2021. With Houston being the…
How the Jones Act Affects Oil Rig Workers
Oil rig workers have very dangerous jobs, surrounded by flammable and toxic materials as well as heavy machinery that can malfunction or otherwise cause a hazard. Those working on certain types of oil rigs at sea qualify as seamen, which…
Don’t Dismiss These Symptoms After a Motorcycle Accident
The aftermath of most motorcycle accidents is catastrophic and chaotic, with emergency first responders on the scene to document the facts of the collision as well as treat those in need of medical assistance. While a good number of motorcycle…
Common Causes of Oil Rig Explosions
While the jobs are financially beneficial for our nation’s hard workers, working on an offshore oil rig is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States and beyond. Many dangers lurk while working offshore, but the most dangerous…
Dangerous Chemical Inhalations in the Workplace
Between the oil and gas industry and other industrial workplaces in Texas, the use of and exposure to toxic chemicals at work is prevalent for a large number of our state’s workers. Workers exposed to toxic chemicals on the job…
Why There Are So Many Fatal Truck Accidents in Houston
Houston, Texas is the fourth most populous city in the United States. Harris County is the third-most populous county in the United States. In addition to being highly populated, Houston and Harris County are also large and sprawling, home…
If I Sue My Maritime Employer, Will I Get Blacklisted?
If you were hurt in a maritime accident, you are likely hoping your employer will both take care of you in your time of need after your dedicated service to their company and hope they allow you to keep your…