Recent Blog Posts
Can loss of consortium claims protect an injured seaman’s spouse?
When your seafaring partner is injured, everything changes. It can shake the strong foundation of your marriage. It can also leave you with emotional, physical and financial challenges. This is where the loss of consortium steps in. It is a legal path that protects your rights as a spouse and helps you seek compensation…. Read More »
The risk of heart injuries and failure following car collisions
Motor vehicle accidents often lead to immediately apparent injuries – it’s not unusual for victims to show cuts, puncture wounds, abrasions and fractures following a crash. But automobile accidents can also lead to internal body damage, such as heart injuries. Heart injuries after collisions High-impact motor vehicle collisions are more likely to lead to… Read More »
Is the cruise ship company responsible if I contract Legionnaires’ disease?
While the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the cruise ship industry for a few years, the sector appears ready for recovery. In its recent industry report, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) found that 85% of travelers who have previously gone on a cruise vacation said they would go on a cruise again this year… Read More »
Windstorm insurance – does your business have it?
Florida may be known as America’s hurricane capital, but Texas also experiences its fair share of tropical storms. A total of 301 hurricanes have made landfall in the U.S. since 1851, and 64 have passed through Texas – a number only beaten by Florida’s whopping 120. If you’re a Texan business owner, you’ll want… Read More »
Why the insurance company might deny a commercial property claim
When you experience damage to your commercial property, either due to a natural disaster, vandalism or any other unfortunate event, filing a claim with your insurance company is the first step toward protecting your business and getting back on track. If your insurer denies your claim, however, you might be at a loss for… Read More »
The rules are different out at sea
Texas is one of the states located beside a body of water, the Gulf of Mexico. It is home to business operations that require their employees to be out at sea. Being out at sea can present complex and hazardous issues. Even though you live in Texas and your employer is based in the… Read More »
Faulty brakes and devastating car accidents
Ford recently issued a recall for 1.3 million cars in the US over an issue with their front brake hoses. Should you be worried? Leaky brake hoses might not sound like much, but they can lead to motor vehicle accidents if left unchecked. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an… Read More »
What is an unseaworthiness claim?
Many consider the maritime industry one of the most dangerous jobs due to the extreme working conditions brought about by the open sea. Unfortunately, aside from the dangers of the high seas, vessel crews are also at risk of injuries due to the ship or boat being unseaworthy. Defining “unseaworthiness” Under maritime law, a… Read More »
Is this shareholder dispute problematic?
Shareholder disputes have the potential to cause enormous issues within a business. Keeping a pulse on the situation is important if you feel one arising. Of course, sometimes disputes are inevitable. In these cases, it is important to watch for red flags of worsening situations that may lead to a dispute. Unstable management in… Read More »
What to know about food poisoning on cruise ships
Going on a cruise should be an enjoyable experience where people are able to leave behind the worries and cares of their daily lives. For the most part, cruises are very safe; however, some characteristics of cruise ships make things such as food poisoning and other injuries more likely to happen than they are… Read More »
