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What to Know About Giving a Recorded Statement for a Work Place Injury Claim
If you get injured while working an oilfield job and want to file a claim, your employer may ask you to submit a recorded statement to help with the investigation and process to deem your injury “compensable.” You should be aware that you are not required to give a...
6 Intimidation Tactics Employers Use To Stop Injured Workers From Filing a Claim
Through the worker’s compensation system, employers are insured against injury claims by workers, so long as they provide benefits in case of a workplace injury. As long as employers pay the premium to keep this system implemented, the injured worker cannot sue for...
Dozens of Gas Leaks in Texas Lead to Explosions
According to Insurance Journal, there have been over two dozen home explosions since 2006 in Texas, leading to multiple deaths and over 20 individuals badly injured. These accidents are attributed to Atmos Energy Corp., and their largest division, Atmos Mid-Tex. Texas...
The Danger of Cargo Truck Spills
On Wednesday, August 1st, an 18-wheeler crashed and overturned near downtown Houston. The incident caused all lanes of traffic to be shut down while crews worked to fix the issue. While, luckily, no other party was involved, this type of situation could have quickly...
How Water-Based Activities Lead to Maritime Injuries
Spring is here and that means many of us will soon be heading out to enjoy a day relaxing by the water, fishing on a boat, or having a fun afternoon of water-based activities like water skiing, wakeboarding, or parasailing. Along with providing the perfect opportunity...
Bus Accident in Alabama Involving Houston-Area Band Students
As reported by CNN, a deadly bus accident occurred early Tuesday (3/13) morning involving a bus carrying Houston-area band students in Baldwin County, Alabama. The tragedy included several injured people, who were taken to 10 hospitals throughout the region, including...
How Long Do I Have to File a Maritime Injury?
It can seem like there are not enough hours in the day to juggle medical expenses, rehabilitation, and reparations after a maritime accident. With such little time, finding the right maritime lawyer in the Gulf Coast area that can adequately represent you begins to...
