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Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Texas Roads Were the Deadliest in America in 2022
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), there were 4,496 fatalities on Texas roadways in 2022. That’s about 100 more deaths than the next state, California, a state with approximately 10,000,000 more inhabitants than Texas. Indeed, a recent publication from the Texas Department…
The Perils Of 18-Wheeler Accidents: Navigating The Road With Caution
In our bustling world, the sight of massive 18-wheelers barreling down highways is commonplace. These giants of the road play an integral role in transporting goods across vast distances, powering economies and connecting communities. However, beneath their utilitarian façade lies a potential danger that demands…
Texas Construction Workers Exposed to High Mortality Rate
For years, Texas has led the nation in occupational deaths, with the top percentage typically arising from construction. Despite apparent efforts to combat the inherent risk in construction and other industrious trades, employers have touted that new employees receive mandatory OSHA training in the hopes…
Tragedy Strikes Marathon Petroleum Refinery: 1 Employee Dead, 2 Injured in Galveston Bay Fire
Shortly after 9:30 am CST on Monday, May 15, a fire broke out at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in Texas City. According to Marathon officials, workers were performing routine maintenance when a pump deal near them failed, resulting in a fire. Three workers were rushed…
Fall Protection
Falls are one of the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and death. Falls are included among what is oftentimes referred to as the “Fatal Four” in workplace incident and injury cases alongside electrocutions, struck-by, and caught-in/between. Controlling worksite employers must ensure that adequate…
Houston Woman is 7th Pedestrian Hit and Killed This Month
A 71-year-old woman was hit and killed last Tuesday shortly after 11:15 p.m. near the 6600 block of Hillcroft Street. According to Houston police, the woman had just gotten off a METRO bus and was attempting to cross the street when she was struck by…
Texas Supreme Court May Soon Change How Non-Economic Damages Are Evaluated
Everything has its price, but what is the reasonable cost of non-economic damages in a personal injury lawsuit? The Texas Supreme Court may soon clarify or redefine the standards by which Texas courts should objectively review non-economic awards after hearing oral arguments in two wrongful…
18-Wheeler Runs Red Light Killing One
Figure 1: Photo credit – www.Click2Houston.com – https://bit.ly/410nWqI On Tuesday, February, 7 2023, in Fulshear, Texas, an 18-wheeler was traveling East on FM 1093. Simultaneously, another driver traveling North on FM 358 was operating a small pick-up truck. A witness reported seeing the driver of…
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