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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
How does brain trauma manifest?
After suffering from a blow to the head, it is possible to end up with brain trauma or injury. How do these injuries manifest? What sort of forms do they take depending on the victim or the type of injury in question? Mild brain trauma red flags Mayo Clinic discusses...
Can a crash give you a crush injury?
Many different types of physical injury can occur during a car crash. Crush injuries are one of many potential injuries that may happen. What should you know about crush injuries? What form do they come in, and what are the biggest associated risks? What causes crush...
What are the different types of burn injury?
Suffering from a burn is a painful experience that almost everyone has had at least once. However, not many people experience the worse levels of burn injury and thus know little about them. Burns can range from first to third degree, with each one causing more damage...
What should you know about force majeure clauses?
Unfortunately for businesses, it is impossible to predict every single catastrophic occurrence that may happen in the course of the business's lifetime. These catastrophic events may also make it impossible to complete contracts as related to a business. In these...
Dealing with unreasonable demands from your insurance company
Sometimes insurance companies ask for the impossible, leaving you feeling frustrated and powerless. In Texas, an insurance company generally has 15 days to request information after a claim. However, they can stretch out the deadline to 45 days if they come up with a...