Weather-related accidents are a leading cause of injury and property damage on U.S. roadways. According to the Federal Highway Administration, approximately 21% of all vehicle crashes are related to adverse weather conditions, resulting in over 5,000 fatalities and nearly 500,000 injuries each year. While inclement weather presents unavoidable hazards, understanding how liability and causation are […]
Hotel Accidents and Personal Injury Law
Hotels are meant to be places of comfort and relaxation, offering travelers a temporary home away from home. However, accidents can and do occur in these establishments, leading to personal injuries. When such incidents happen, understanding personal injury law and knowing your rights can make a significant difference in seeking compensation and justice. Common Types […]
Accidents at Airports
Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is one of the world’s busiest airports with more than 33 million passengers handled per year. It is the busiest airport in Texas for international passenger traffic and the number of international destinations, the second busiest airport in Texas overall, and the 12th busiest in the United States for total passenger […]
Personal Injury Cases in Retail Stores
Shoppers enjoy browsing their favorite clothing store, selecting the perfect product at a grocery store, and picking up supplies at the local hardware store, often on a weekly or monthly basis. These errands can be completed safely thanks to retail workers ensuring the stores are clean, tidy, and well-maintained. Retail stores are generally considered safe […]
Texas power grid faces multi-million dollar lawsuits after the storm
Users are accusing the electricity grid of its lack of preparation for the past snowstorm; they say it could have been anticipated. Some of the more than 4 million users who lost power to their homes during the storm that hit Texas on February 15th have filed lawsuits against the state’s power grid. Coolest in […]
Blackout in Texas: Systemic failures led to millions of people being without power.
After the freezing storm in Texas, several questions remain… Was it that the wind turbines, which were naively intended to replace conventional electricity sources, froze? Was it the fault of fossil fuels? The answer is that the Texas energy market, one of the largest in the country, had allowed companies to skimp on maintenance and […]
Accidents outside restaurants put the safety of eating in outdoor areas in question.
Vehicles have crashed into temporary outdoor dining areas across different cities in the U.S at an alarming rate since various states allowed restaurants to serve outdoor meals amid the coronavirus pandemic. Some recent examples include a car that struck an open-air restaurant in Manhattan in August, leaving several slightly injured and the driver hospitalized. One […]
Amazon’s warehouses have more workplace accidents than average.
Amazon’s robot warehouses are a triumph in terms of productivity. The presence of automatons carrying out the most repetitive tasks is also supposed to help reduce the risk of accidents, but an internal company report points out exactly the opposite. Since 2014, Amazon has been showing the efficiency and safety of its logistics centers where […]
Personal Injury Cases in Hotels
Every year, thousands of Americans escape the icy winter months to experience the beautiful and warm climate of Houston. Not everyone has the money or time to vacation for months in a house rented in Houston. Hotels are the perfect places to vacation and escape. Occasionally, to ensure that a constant flow of people occupy […]
Workers’ Comp or Lawsuit for Personal Injuries in Construction Accidents
This article will help you identify when you can file a personal injury lawsuit, a worker’s comp case, or both after a construction accident. There are differences between a workers’ comp case and a personal injury claim in construction accidents. When a worker is involved in a construction accident, he may have a workers’ comp […]