There are many types of accidents in which a person can be hurt or injured. Many of these personal injury cases can end in some type of litigation or lawsuit depending on the severity and the cause. Let’s start by looking at what a personal injury case is and then we’ll discuss the cases where […]
I-45 is now the most dangerous highway in the U.S
Driving in Texas is becoming more lethal, with more than 3,600 people killed in traffic incidents in 2019. That represents an increase of more than 10% compared to the same period in 2018. Houston is the most populated city in Texas. Which is why we likely see the most car accidents in Texas here. According […]
Insurance companies forced to reduce policy premiums and its effect on claim payouts.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) ordered auto insurers to institute partial reimbursements on auto policy premiums in April when the pandemic dramatically reduced vehicle driving in U.S. roads. As business and school closures and stay-at-home orders from the coronavirus outbreak cleared traffic on the nation’s highways, many of the largest auto insurers in […]
Traffic accident fatalities have increased during the quarantine caused by COVID-19
The social isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic has caused significant reductions in vehicle traffic in recent months, which has caused the hundreds of drivers who are still driving to become more reckless behind the wheel and to drive at higher speeds. This situation has increased the number of accidents resulting in fatalities. With most […]
Drivers safety is compromised due to the flexibility in drug testing to rehire drivers during COVID
As defined in a temporary extension issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, (FMSCA), fleets may waive pre-employment drug testing for those drivers who participated in a controlled substance testing program that meets the requirements of Code 49 (CFR) part 382. This extension, effective June 5 through September 30, extends the period under which […]
HOW THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IS CAUSING MORE DELIVERY TRUCK ACCIDENTS
It makes sense for healthcare workers to feel the pressure of COVID-19 and its rampant case increase on Americans, but what the country did not anticipate was the burden it would place on our supply chain workers. Everything from toilet paper and dog food to soup and ground beef flies off the shelves faster than […]
What to Do After a Car Accident During THE COVID-19 Pandemic
Even with all the measures in place to stop the COVID-19 outbreak, there are so-called essential businesses and people that need to go on with their lives. This means that there are still plenty of people on the road – many of whom are incredibly distracted either from worrying about their family or health or […]
Effects and Consequences of the Health Crisis Caused by COVID-19 in the Field of Navigation, Ports, and Maritime Transport.
As in other sectors, the effects and consequences of the health crisis caused by COVID-19 are, and will be, of great magnitude and also still uncertain in the field of maritime transport, the management of navigation, as well as in the operation and exploitation of U.S. ports. Maritime services are considered “essential services” during this […]
Why Hiring an Experienced Attorney is a Must – The Jones Act in Texas
Injuries to crew members and maritime merchants were so common at the beginning of the 20th century that Congress established the Jones Act, officially titled the Marine Merchant Act of 1920. Although originally sought to protect Marine merchants, the Jones Act now generally covers a broad spectrum of people who are employed or assist in […]
Oilfield injuries And the Law
Have you been injured in an oil field? As one of the most dangerous industry in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, oil and gas exploration and production workers encounter dangers on the job every hour of every day. According to the Bureau’s data, oilfield fatality rates are six times higher […]