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Posted in Helicopter Accidents on March 15, 2016

The ability for humans to soar through the air as a means of travel has only been around 115 years and while we have figured out most of the kinks, the prospect of flight can be dangerous. While both airplanes and helicopters present their own set of issues it seems that you hear about more… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Semi-Truck Accidents on March 9, 2016

If you operate a truck, semi-truck, 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer as a part of your employment or recreational, chances are you are crossing state lines frequently. It is important to know the laws that apply to you both federally and at the state level. Accidents involving semi-trucks are generally more dangerous than other types of accident… read more

Posted in Fracking, Oil Refinery Law on March 3, 2016

Over five years have past since BP’s catastrophic oil spill in the gulf of Mexico. The spill was not only the failure of British Petroleum but the regulatory bodies that oversaw the offshore drilling operations. In April of 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico killing 11 people and forcing… read more

Posted in Construction Defect Disputes, Work Site Injury, Wrongful Death on February 26, 2016

If you have purchased a property or recently commissioned the construction of a property it is important to look for construction defects that can reduce the value of said property. A construction defect is legally defined as a defect in design or a defect related to land movement. Spotting a defect in design, workmanship and… read more

Posted in Construction Defect Disputes, Work Site Injury on February 16, 2016

Working in construction is one of the most dangerous common jobs in the United States. Construction companies go to great lengths to keep their team members healthy and safe by adhering to OSHA regulations of safety. Unfortunately, construction accidents occur on a daily basis on job sites across the country. It is important to know… read more

Posted in Oil Refinery Law, Work Site Injury on February 10, 2016

Working a physically demanding and potentially hazardous job on an Offshore Oil comes with a number plusses and minuses. On the one hand, the pay can be very lucrative. On the other hand, it can be long hours of dangerous work, and accidents do happen. If an accident happens at work on land, its obvious… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Driving Safety, Motorcycle Accidents on February 2, 2016

Although motorcycles are both fun and fuel efficient, they are be more dangerous. In fact, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, motorcyclists are 30 times more likely to experience fatalities during crashes than those who drive cars. Because of this statistic and more, it is important to take every safety measure possible when… read more

Posted in EPA, Fracking, Oil Refinery Law, Water Contamination on January 26, 2016

According to a recent article, the EPA performed a study on fracking and confirmed fracking to be a safe practice. However, the EPA’s own scientists are now raising questions about their findings, saying it may not be safe after all. What is Fracking? Fracking, put very simply, is the process of drilling down into the… read more

Posted in Construction Defect Disputes on January 19, 2016

In late December, 2015, as many as 9 tornadoes touched down in North Texas causing tremendous amounts of damage, and killing 11 people. The storm was intense and powerful, but that may not be the whole story of the damage. Assessment teams on both a local and national level have discovered “rampant irresponsibleness” in the… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Semi-Truck Accidents on January 15, 2016

The driver of an 18-wheeler died on January 14th after being hit by an Amtrak train that was headed to Chicago from San Antonio. The semi-truck allegedly was blocking part of the train tracks near Mesquite, and the collision immediately caused the truck to burst into flames. Two cars of the Amtrak train also caught… read more