The family of a former manufacturing worker filed a lawsuit, following the worker’s death, against Westlake Chlor-Vinyls Corporation (“Westlake”) alleging negligence, and wrongful death, among other claims. The family seeks monetary relief and compensation against Westlake alleging it is responsible for the death of the…
Over eight million units of The Laundress laundry detergents, fabric conditioners, and other household cleaning products were recalled due to the presence of bacteria. The Consumer Product Safety Commission indicated that testing revealed the presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex, Klebsiella aerogenes, and multiple species of…
Holiday traffic started in Houston before Thanksgiving weekend and will not likely let up until after the New Year. With kids out of school more often than not, and busy shoppers running errands all over town, this time of year drivers on the roads are…
The Houston, TX area is no stranger to car accidents. While defensive driving is a crucial skill, some accidents can’t be avoided. With an auto accident attorney, you can protect yourself and ensure that you’re able to build the best possible case rather than agreeing…
People are injured every day. People are injured in car accidents, trucking accidents, construction accidents, work accidents, fires, explosions, pools, and elevators. Many people are even killed in these accidents. For people who are injured or killed, and for their loved ones, it is of…
Each year a high number of Texans are killed or severely injured in traffic collisions involving 18-wheelers. These incidents are often caused by the negligent actions of the truck driver; however, truck drivers are not the only responsible party. In some instances, the trucking company…
In August 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed an expansion of consumer protections from domestic and foreign air carriers, which would codify a well-settled interpretation of the law that is an unfair business practice for 1) an air carrier, or a ticket agent…
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…

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