Though there are many dangers lurking on job sites across the United States, there are few occupations that pose a greater risk to worker safety than construction. Still, there is a general sense that construction is even riskier than the facts suggest. And it is that perceived risk that has, … Continue reading
It is important that we don’t overlook safety considerations amid the merriment of the holiday season. Many of the accouterments to holiday celebrations – from Christmas trees and other decorations to family meals and parties – can cause serious personal injuries and leave negligent hosts liable for harm. With help … Continue reading
It is quite common for people who file personal injury claims to become restless and eager to see their case progress. However what a lot of people do not understand is that it is not as easy as 1-2-3. In fact, there are many steps involved and it can take … Continue reading
Rather than ask yourself if getting an attorney is necessary when you are injured because of another party’s negligence, the question should really be, can I afford not to hire an attorney? Whether you or someone you care for was injured in a motor vehicle collision, a slip and fall, … Continue reading
A federal bankruptcy judge recently released GM from personal injury and wrongful death claims prior to 2009 when the corporation filed for bankruptcy, shielding the automaker from an estimated $7 billion to $10 billion in potential judgments from those who were injured by older, smaller cars that had a faulty … Continue reading
A patient’s most precious resource is often his or her own knowledge. When patients conduct research on potential care providers, they easily empower themselves with information available within the public record. Unfortunately, too few patients opt to take advantage of this readily available information. However, patients will soon be provided … Continue reading
Stories of nursing home abuse and neglect are not uncommon. In fact, the problem has become so prevalent that in 2010, President Obama signed two new laws to address the problem of elder abuse. The Elder Justice Act provides federal resources to help prevent elder abuse, while the Patient Safety … Continue reading
More than 1,500 homes destroyed, two fatalities and perhaps $150 million in insured losses. That’s the latest toll from the Bastrop County Complex fire, just one of the wildfires that has scorched Texas for weeks. The Texas Forest Service reports that the fire is now 95 percent contained, and with … Continue reading
The details are few and investigation is ongoing, but for the family of an unidentified man, life will never be the same. In the early morning hours of August 16, workers on a shallow-water oil and gas production platform in the Gulf of Mexico were transferring a heaving piece of … Continue reading
In Pearsall, Texas, about fifty miles away from San Antonio, an explosion from an oil tank sent flames into the sky as clouds of smoke billowed from the disposal well site. The fire burned for over an hour and has left many to wonder what caused the fiery blaze that … Continue reading
