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Alcohol-impaired motor vehicle accidents caused 10,497 deaths in 2016. To be sure, the number of alcohol-related accidents in the US has decreased over time. But the number of annual fatalities suggests that drinking and driving is still a public safety issue in the...
In 2017, Texas private industry employees reported 183,396 workplace injuries. That's 2.2 claims for every 100 workers. When an employee gets injured, the priority should be to get medical assistance. Once the situation is under control, the next vital step is to...
Distracted driving claims more than 3,000 lives every year in the U.S. Whether it's texting, listening to the radio turned up too loud, or chatting with friends in the car, distracted driving is deadly, both for those in the car and for others on the road. April is...
Each year, car accidents cause close to 40% of neck injuries sustained by the American public. What's even more shocking is that 50% of vertebral fractures to the cervical spine are also caused by car accidents. Most people take it for granted, but your spine is one...
The Defense Base Act (DBA) protects the compensation rights of civilians working on US military bases outside the country. The DBA is founded on the doctrine of the zone of special danger. In fact, it's impossible to appreciate DBA cases without understanding the...
In the time it takes for a heart to beat, your entire life as you know it can change from one truck driver's actions. From lost wages to medical expenses, living through a trucking accident is only the beginning of the long road to recovery from the traumatic...
When it comes to traffic deaths, motorcyclists are 28 more times likely to die than a passenger car occupant. Although the rate of motorcycle deaths have dropped a few percentage points in recent years, there are still thousands of deaths and even more injuries...
You may have heard bits and pieces about the Jones Act Shipping, but more than likely you didn't have a chance to learn too much about it. Even though it may not feel that it's very important to know about this, but the Jones Act actually affects many aspects of...
Roughly 1 million people die in car crashes each year. Safety on the road should be one of your main concerns as you operate a vehicle. Be sure to buckle up and check around you for pedestrians as you move along throughout your day. Whether you are a new driver or a...
Under the Defense Base Act, workers have filed about 137,341 claims between 2001 to 2018. As a defense contractor, you may think you don't have any protection when you suffer injuries overseas. The Defense Base Act protects civilian contractors during assignments...
Over 80,000 injuries occur each year as a result of motorcycle accidents. Often times, these accidents will cause property damage and long-term injuries. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, you may be able to get compensation for your injuries. The only way...
In 2017, large truck crashes caused about 4,102 deaths. Truck companies and insurers hire attorney armies to handle their cases. Their team of lawyers tries their best to avoid providing the relief you deserve. You may think getting the best outcome in your case is...
Slip and fall accidents are the third leading cause of accidental injury-related fatalities. A slip and fall accident can prevent you from working or enjoying time with friends and family. What should you do in the event of a slip and fall injury? Here are some...
In the US last year, there were 4,836 fatal work injuries. Right now, you may be feeling pretty lucky to be alive. But, even so, if you were recently involved in an accident, you should be considering hiring a personal injury lawyer. But, how exactly do you...
Getting injured on the job is never fun. But when that injury causes you to miss work and spend money on medical treatments, it’s even more painful. The United States requires all businesses to offer workers’ compensation coverage to their employees. But what happens...
Workers compensation seems simple enough. If you've suffered an injury while working, you're entitled to damages if the accident was a result of your employer's negligence. It's standard stuff. But what if you work on or around a body of water or on a ship...
Driving a motorcycle is fun but potentially dangerous. In 2017, there were 501 motorcyclists killed in 2017 in accidents in the state of Texas. If you are a motorcyclist, you need to take certain precautions like wearing a helmet. You also need to be aware of the...
Accidents happen. They are a fact of life and we all accept that. In the medical field, however, the margin for them is much smaller, and the consequences far wider reaching. It is a well-documented fact that the medical industry is one that does not like to admit...
As the number of people who are severely injured in car accidents has dropped, there's still a steady number of accidents that occur every day. As these show no signs of slowing, it's important that no one pays more than they should following a serious accident....
Have you been injured at work? Or perhaps you've had a car accident? Either way, you might want to consider hiring a lawyer. Attorneys specialize in one or more areas. Those representing clients who have sustained suffered physical or psychological injuries due to...
They are more than 1.2 million employed in the maritime industry. If you're a seaman, you must be aware of the protections you may have under the Jones Act Law. Do you know if you're covered? Have you been injured working in the maritime industry? In the article...
Are you one of the more than 13 million Americans that can attribute their employment to the maritime industry? An industry that generates more than $3 trillion dollars to the US economy warrants a specific set of laws and regulations. According to Duhaime's Law...
In 2018, Texas has had $356 Million in compensation and medical bills paid on worker's compensation claims. Injuries on the job are more common than you might think. But many workers don't know what to do after they get hurt on the job. And they make mistakes that...
Did you hear about the recent cases of exploding glassware? Were you or a loved one injured while using this product? If you suffered an injury due to this or any other product, you may be eligible for compensation. Some Texans believe that only certain injuries or...
In 2017, there were 2.2 non-fatal occupational injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time workers in the Texas private sector. This number is below the national average. But it still represents a significant portion of the Texas workforce. Like every state, Texas has...
Imagine you get hurt because a federal employee did something wrong, but you don't know what you can do about it. They are employed by the government, so who do you even report to? The Federal Tort Claims Act was passed in 1946 to allow the federal government to be...
When we're thrown into a situation with a person or business, we have an obligation to act responsibly and prevent harm from befalling that person. Different situations warrant different levels of caution, but there's a general understanding that we should act in the...
Every seven seconds someone sustains an injury in the workplace. This stat, coming from the National Safety Council, illustrates how important proper workplace safety is. And yet despite increasing safety measures, workers are still injured each and every day. What...
At one point in time, land-based maritime workers were not properly covered for work-related injuries. There was a grey area of shipbuilders, repairers, harbor construction workers, and more who found themselves in a Catch 22. Thankfully, along came 1927 and the...
Oceans cover 71% of the world's surface area. And though the oceans aren't inhabited as much as metropolitan areas like Houston, it's not a lawless territory. We're not talking about pirates scouring the high seas. We're talking about the Merchant Marine Act of 1920,...