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Latent Occupational Diseases and the Statute of Limitations
Workplace injuries exist in many forms, one of which is occupational hazards that, overtime, can result in occupational diseases. No doubt, certain occupations come with higher risks whether it be by excessive exposure to hazardous products or prolonged physical demands of the body. Some of…
Safety for Individuals Working Over or Near Water
What must construction site managers and employers do to protect workers who are engaged in work over or near water? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) addresses this concern in 29 CFR 1926.106, which provides for the following: Although simply stated, these requirements have…
Excavation, Cave-In, and Trench Collapse Injuries
Construction sites can present numerous hazards to workers. Chief among these are the dangers associated with excavation work, including the threat of cave-ins and trench collapses that can result in crushing injuries, asphyxiation, and death. Worker injuries caused by trench collapses or cave-ins are preventable.…
Amusement and Theme Park Injuries In Texas
With Fall comes a number of local fairs with traveling amusement park companies arriving in town with cotton candy, corn dogs, and rides in tow. Traveling amusement park rides and even their more permanent theme park cousins are supposed to present thrills, fun, and excitement…
Chris Mahfouz Joins HYLA Board for 2022-2023
Abraham Watkins Associate, Chris Mahfouz, will join the Board of Directors of the Houston Young Lawyers Association (“HYLA”) for the 2022-2023 bar year. As a part of his Board responsibilities, Mahfouz will also serve as the chair of HYLA’s Signature Events Committee, planning a number…
Steps to Take After Being in a Motor Vehicle Collision
Most people consider themselves good drivers and nobody ever thinks they’re going to be involved in a car crash. But unfortunately, motor vehicle collisions are a part of life, and they happen even when you’re not in the wrong. In Texas alone, 1 crash occurred…
What is the Dram Shop Act?
The words “dram shop” may seem unfamiliar, but understanding the Texas Dram Shop Act is quite simple. A dram shop is just another way of saying an establishment that sells alcohol (bars, taverns, restaurants, etc.). The Texas Dram Shop Act gives people a way to…
Abraham Watkins Leads the Way in Burn Injury Cases
The burn injury lawyers at Abraham Watkins regularly represent industrial workers involved in a catastrophic refinery, chemical plant, and well site fire and explosion cases in which one of the primary injuries sustained are burn injuries. Below are some common facts or features associated with…
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