In terms of the inherent potential for on-the-job injuries, the construction industry carries infinite risks. Balancing on scaffolding, working with power tools and operating heavy equipment can quickly create catastrophic accident injuries that often turn fatal. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlines the…
When you clock in for your shift, you probably focus on efficiency in providing quality work for your employer. However, while dedication is important to maintaining your position, employment agreements work both ways. Employers also have an obligation to their workforce. Regardless of whether you…
Truck drivers, on the other hand, devote their careers to transporting materials from one location to the next. To some, it may seem as though driving a tractor-trailer is an easy job. In reality, there may be many factors that contribute to a truck driver’s…
Hasta accidentes que parecen menores pueden causar problemas graves. Si usted vive en Houston, TX, y ha tenido un accidente de automóvil, podría necesitar un abogado de accidentes automovilísticos. Los abogados Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner están aquí para ayudarle en estos tiempos…
Despite leading the nation in large trucking crash incidents resulting in injury and death, a bill recently introduced in the Texas Legislature, HB 19, asks legislators to help shield trucking companies from responsibility for harm inflicted by their drivers on the roadway, making it more…
No, a vessel owner or employer cannot unilaterally terminate maintenance and cure benefits without serious justification. Maintenance and cure requires that vessel owners and employers provide sick and injured seaman their basic living expenses and reasonable and necessary medical expenses until the point that they…
Adding insult to injury, many Texans now find themselves navigating the insurance claims labyrinth as a result of damage sustained to their homes during the recent “polar vortex.” What are some basics tips for those who, after the temperatures finally came back up and lights…
Presentar una demanda de daños personales puede ser un proceso muy agotador, encima de las preocupaciones existentes a las que uno ya se enfrenta, como lesiones, daños de propiedad personal, y otras pérdidas. Esta situación se vuelve aún más complicada debido a las acciones de…

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