You enjoy working on Texas's open waters as a seaman, but you understand your occupation comes with certain risks. When was the last time you refreshed yourself on common injuries you face in your sector, injuries your employer may bear responsibility for preventing?...
Year: 2021
When can I use mediation to solve B2B disputes?
Just because you are currently embroiled in a B2B dispute does not mean that you will necessarily end up in court. In fact, it is usually better for savvy business owners to avoid the courtroom if at all possible. Going to court is expensive and will take your...
How can technology aid in spinal cord injury recovery?
Spinal cord injuries include any damage to your spinal cord. Spinal cord injuries can result in permanent changes to how your body functions. While your spinal cord injury may not be reversible, technology continues to improve the lives of many patients. According to...
What is insurance bad faith?
By law, your insurance company must act in good faith and deal fairly with you when you make a claim or when someone sues you for something your policy covers. Unfortunately, however, insurance companies sometimes fail to live up to this duty of care they owe their...
4 reasons home insurers deny property damage claims
When natural disasters strike, you may expect your home to sustain damage. What you may not expect, however, is for your insurer to deny your home insurance claim. Nonetheless, countless families have had this experience. If you have run into difficulty with your...
Why should I review my insurance policy?
When you make an insurance claim, it is possible to have the insurer tell you your policy does not cover your claim. You may wonder how this can happen. Most often it is because you never reviewed your policy to ensure you had proper coverage. In some cases, it could...
Winter Storm 2021 may be the costliest disaster in Texas history
The financial cost of the winter storm that left dozens dead and millions without power and water could exceed the $125 billion in damage caused by 2017’s Hurricane Harvey. Lawmakers and insurance analysts haven’t settled on an exact estimate, but all 254 Texas...
How should I handle disputes with my partner?
The relationship between you and your business partner is one where you need to maintain civility. It is essential you work together, have open communication and extend each other common courtesies. If you have a dispute, you need to learn how to work through it in a...
PTSD following a traffic crash
From physical injuries to financial hardships, you could struggle with multiple hardships in the wake of a car crash. Sadly, motor vehicle collisions often impact victims from a mental standpoint as well. The U.S. National Library of Medicine states that some people...
3 cruise-ship injuries
Passengers on cruise ships want to see the sights. They want to travel in style. They want many things, but nobody wants an injury. Most cruise line operators have strict safety regulations, and most captains run a tight ship. However, onboard accidents still often...