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Biometric Gun Safe Recall: What You Need to Know
A recent recall of biometric gun safes has raised serious safety concerns for consumers nationwide, including those in Texas. Fortress Safe, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has issued a recall for approximately 61,000 biometric gun safes due to a critical…
What Are the Time Limits for Filing a Jones Act Claim?
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, known as the Jones Act, is a federal law that provides protections for seamen who are injured on the job. Under this law, maritime workers have the right to sue their employers for negligence leading to injury. Here’s some…
Worker Sues Energy Giant Over Explosion Injuries
Chemical explosions are one of the most devastating types of industrial accidents, posing severe risks to workers, the environment, and surrounding communities. A recent incident at the Galena Park Terminal in Texas serves as a stark reminder of these dangers. On April 19, 2024, during…
Dallas Jury Awards $71.95M In Wrongful Death Scissor Lift Trial, Beating $1.25M Settlement Offer
Recently, a Texas jury awarded $71,950,000 to the surviving spouse of an electrician who died when a scissor lift he was working on collapsed after colliding with a boom lift. The decedent’s spouse, Laura Lopez, alleged Walker Engineering allowed an unqualified employee to operate a…
The Risks of Riding in the Bed of a Pickup Truck
Riding in the bed of a pickup truck might seem like a fun or convenient way to travel, but it’s incredibly dangerous and, in many cases, illegal. In Texas, the law prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from riding in the bed of a…
BMW Recalls Over 390,000 Vehicles Due to Potentially Fatal Airbag Issue
In July of 2024, BMW of North America issued a recall of approximately 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to defective airbag inflators that could potentially cause severe or deadly injuries. The subject vehicles’ steering wheels are equipped with airbag inflators manufactured by Japanese automotive…
Dangers of Boating While Intoxicated
Around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024, a fatal boating incident occurred in Lake Conroe, Texas, involving individuals boating while intoxicated. Investigators report that two individuals were operating their boats while intoxicated and collided, which caused a passenger in one of the boats to…
Navigating Legal Claims for Injuries in Chemical Plant Explosions
Chemical plant explosions are among the most devastating industrial accidents, affecting not only workers but also nearby residents. Here’s some advice from a workplace accident lawyer in Houston, TX, on how to navigate legal claims for injuries due to a chemical plant explosion. Navigating Legal…
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