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Construction Accident Witnesses Can Suffer PTSD

Posted on January 12, 2024January 31, 2024

If you are a construction worker and have witnessed a severe accident, the emotional distress from what you have seen can change the course of your life. Your expectation may be that the person or company responsible for the accident should have to pay you financial compensation. Winning a lawsuit for emotional distress alone only […]

Is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Still a Risk in the Summer?

Posted on January 11, 2024January 31, 2024

Carbon monoxide can instantly create a deadly situation in any season, including summer. Victims have no notice or warning that there is a problem and can suffer critical injuries after brief exposure to the substance. You may recover significant compensation if you sustained a carbon monoxide injury. If your loved one died from carbon monoxide […]

Helping The Victims Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Port Arthur

Posted on January 10, 2024January 31, 2024

Each year, tens of thousands of people suffer injuries from carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide victims may never even know that they breathed in the deadly gas because it produces no taste or odor. They can lose consciousness within minutes. Four-hundred people die each year from this poisonous substance. You may hold many parties responsible […]

Preventing Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Posted on January 9, 2024January 31, 2024

Carbon monoxide poisoning is an avoidable danger because someone can take precautions to lower or eliminate the risk, and a few simple steps can keep you safe in your home. The landlord must prevent carbon monoxide poisoning if you do not own your residence. Unfortunately, some landlords defer maintenance and go cheap to enhance their […]

Notice To Oilfield Workers: Know Your WARN Act Rights

Posted on January 8, 2024January 31, 2024

The oil industry is subject to booms and busts. Oilfield companies will often staff up their business when oil prices are high and they are making substantial profits, but companies may change their strategy when things are not going as well. When oilfields run dry, or it is not profitable to drill in a location […]

Is Your Landlord Responsible If You Get Hurt?

Posted on January 3, 2024January 31, 2024

Your landlord may seem like they have unlimited power, but the law governs all aspects of their relationship with you. Not only do they have obligations under the terms of your lease contract, but they also have other requirements they must follow under common law. Landlords can be responsible for negligence when it has injured […]

What Are The Most Common Types Of Motorcycle Accident Injuries?

Posted on January 2, 2024January 31, 2024

An enjoyable ride on your motorcycle can quickly take a turn for the worse when a driver in your area makes a mistake. The resulting accident can cause you a serious physical injury that can change the course of your life. Motorcycle accident injuries often result in higher settlements because of their severity. Before seeking […]

Did a Business’ Negligent Security Cause Your Injury?

Posted on December 30, 2023December 30, 2023

Businesses open to the public owe their customers and others on their premises a very high legal duty of care. One of these duties is to provide adequate security for their premises, whether through a sufficient number of security guards, proper lighting, and security cameras in working order. If an individual suffers injuries in a […]

Is it Hard to Win a Slip and Fall Case?

Posted on December 25, 2023December 30, 2023

A slip and fall accident on someone else’s property can lead to serious injuries, depending on the circumstances and the accident location. These accidents can happen anywhere, including commercial or residential properties. In most slip and fall accident cases, you will be dealing with the insurance company for the responsible property owner. However, if you […]

Who Is Liable in a Slip and Fall Accident?

Posted on December 20, 2023December 30, 2023

Slip and fall accidents typically happen when a premises owner fails to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition that is free of fall hazards. For example, a premises owner might fail to clean up a spill within a reasonable time, causing a patron to slip and fall on the premises. Premises accidents can […]