Property owners in Texas have a legal responsibility to provide a reasonably safe environment for their customers, guests, and anyone lawfully on their property. This duty is especially important for businesses open to the public — including restaurants, retail...
Fishing tournaments are a popular way for anglers to compete, enjoy the outdoors, and earn recognition or prizes. But when a serious boating accident occurs during one of these events important legal questions arise about who is responsible for the harm caused. While...
Personnel basket transfers are a necessary part of many offshore and maritime operations, but they carry serious risks when not executed properly. These transfers often take place between vessels or from a vessel to a platform, using a crane and a specially designed...
Pipelines are the lifeblood of any refinery, moving volatile chemicals, fuel, steam, and gases throughout the facility. When a pipeline fails, the results can be catastrophic — including fires, explosions, chemical exposure, and widespread injury. While some pipeline...
Commercial truck drivers are responsible for safely operating massive, heavy vehicles over long distances, often on tight schedules. That responsibility requires focus, coordination, and quick reaction time—traits that can be seriously impaired by the use of...
Personnel basket transfers are intended to provide a safe and efficient means of moving workers between offshore platforms, vessels, and other high-risk industrial environments. But when something goes wrong—an unexpected swing, hard landing, equipment failure, or...
If you were injured by a foreign vessel — whether aboard a ship or while near a port — you probably have many questions about your rights. Accidents involving international vessels can be legally complex, but U.S. maritime law does offer pathways for injured...
In Texas, business owners and property managers have a clear legal responsibility to take reasonable steps to protect customers, visitors, and residents from foreseeable harm — including violent crime. While not every crime can be prevented, there are proven security...
If you've been injured in an accident and are considering legal action, your first meeting with a personal injury lawyer is an important step. It’s your chance to tell your story, understand your rights, and decide whether pursuing a claim is the right move for you....
One of the more common but still serious forklift-related injuries involves a worker’s foot being run over. These incidents may seem minor compared to forklift tip-over accidents or falling loads, but they can result in crushed bones, amputations, long-term nerve...