Distracted driving impacts a number of motorists in Texas each day. Even doing things while you drive like programming your GPS or reaching for your bag that fell can immediately endanger you. Choosing to eliminate distractions is a personal decision that everyone has...
There is no doubt that in the summer months, Texas can get incredibly hot. The combination of extreme heat and a lack of rain can lead to wildfires. These natural disasters pose a risk to forests and land but also to homes. And they can switch paths without warning,...
Shareholder disputes can put a strain on your business. Being aware of what is stirring can help you to avoid the situation blowing up. Time Business explains there are some signs that you can watch for that may indicate shareholders are having issues and a dispute is...
Perhaps you are a maritime worker and suffer from an injury you sustained while serving as a deckhand on a freighter. Under the provisions of the Jones Act, your employer failed to provide you with “maintenance and cure.” What does this mean and what should you do...
Whether it is getting hurt in an accident or experiencing severe property damage from a natural disaster, insurance claims can help make your life easier. This is especially true if you are not at fault for the incident. Many times, it is difficult to tell when you...
A traumatic brain injury usually occurs as the result of a severe impact to the head. These injuries can have numerous effects on various aspects of a victim's life and health. Some impacts, like memory impairment, are well-known. Others, like the impact a TBI can...
Getting into a car crash can lead to numerous injuries, and many of them have the potential to have serious impacts on your life. Crush injuries make up some of these potentially impactful issues. But what are crush injuries, and how do they affect the body? Types of...
The Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act provides protection for workers injured on the job in the maritime industry. It is like the workers' compensation program for the industry because traditional programs do not cover it. The U.S. Department of Labor...
A car crash can result in your receiving catastrophic injuries. Perhaps none of these is as painful or debilitating as a serious burn. Stanford Health Care reports that you can actually receive the following three types of burns in a car crash Thermal burns if a fire...
Unfortunately, if you become involved in an auto or other type of motor vehicle accident, the result could be a variety of serious injuries. But which of these are truly catastrophic? The first thing you need to know about catastrophic injuries is that, as explained...