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Reassignment and Jones Act Seaman Status
Because of the special protections and remedies afforded to injured seaman under the Jones Act, one of the most important issues in a maritime claim is determining Seaman status. Ordinarily, to qualify as a seaman under the Jones Act, a maritime employee must spend a…
Uber And Lyft Accidents: Who Is Responsible?
If you are injured in a collision with a driver who is working for Uber or Lyft, or if you are hurt while riding as a passenger with one of the popular ridesharing services, you may be unsure of who is ultimately responsible for your…
Drowsy Driving On The Rise In Texas
According to a recent NHTSA report, Texas leads the nation in sleep-related fatalities on the road. More than twenty percent of sleep-related fatalities in the United States occur in the State of Texas, and about twenty percent in Texas involve sleepy drivers. According to the…
Holidays, Drinking, And Traveling: A Fatal Combination
Many people experience an abundance of emotions during the holiday season. For some, it’s a time of celebrating with their loved ones, while others may feel sad and alone. Either way, alcohol is a common denominator. Although driving to gather with friends and family members…
How Could Fault Factor Into Compensation?
Many injured people seek to recover damages after a motor vehicle accident. Negligence that leads to injuries often paves the way for accountability. However, those who get hurt aren’t always completely without fault. And the fault of the injured person can sometimes affect their financial…
In some jobs, mitigating fire risk is imperative to preserve life
Workers in the oil and gas industry are well aware of the dangers they face, yet some concerns are out of their control. It is an employer’s responsibility to implement safety precautions for those surrounded by flammable materials. Controlling fire hazards is a vital component…
Determining Fault In A Fall
Despite your best efforts to look after your aging parents, you may lack the time, training and equipment they need to grow older as gracefully, and with as much dignity, as possible. As a result, older adults often transition to life in a nursing home…
Building Collapse: Picking Up the Pieces
Building collapses are a type of devasting and often preventable construction accident that cause injuries to large numbers of workers each year. As hubs of ongoing activity by multiple parties, construction sites rely on a careful balancing act between building owners, project managers, architects, engineers,…
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