Everything is bigger in Texas. Unfortunately, that can also include wind and hail damage to your personal property, business or institution. It truly is a significant issue in the Lone Star State, causing extensive destruction to buildings, vehicles and infrastructure...
The Texas Gulf Coast is second only to Florida in the numbers of hurricanes it’s endured. Now with the 2024 hurricane season (June 1 to November 30) underway, there is likely to be more that will follow Hurricane Beryl before the end of the year. Damage often involves...
“MAN OVERBOARD!” It’s the call you never want to hear. The moment the alarm goes out, all hands on deck spring to action. Response speed is critical when attempting to save someone who has gone overboard. Falling overboard can happen when a ship is either docked or...
Thanks to safety campaigns from federal, state and local officials, virtually all Texans understand distracted driving can be exceedingly dangerous. Still, many drivers in the Lone Star State believe they have the necessary skills to drive safely while sending text...
Insurance premiums can be a significant expense, but you make these payments with the expectation that your insurance provider will treat you fairly if you ever need to make a claim. Unfortunately, insurance companies have developed a reputation for using unsavory...
Galveston residents likely assume that in any situation where they suffer an injury on another's property, liability for such an incident lies with the property owner. Such is the foundation of premises liability law. However, oftentimes assigning such liability is...
If you work as a seaman or you know someone in that occupation, you probably know about The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly referred to as the Jones Act. This federal law establishes rights for seamen injured during the course of employment to hold their...
If you suffer a catastrophic injury in a motor vehicle accident, you are likely to have mounting medical bills you simply cannot pay. This may be true even if you have good health insurance, as copays and other out-of-pocket medical expenses can add up quickly. At one...
Insurance is a necessary cost for your business. You hope you will never need it, but if you do, you want to make sure your insurer takes care of you. When filing a claim, you should avoid these three common mistakes that business owners make. 1. Failing to understand...
