Crane accidents can be incredibly devastating, or even fatal. Cranes are a frequent staple of large petrochemical plants and construction sites throughout Texas. When something goes wrong with one, you may suffer incredibly painful, debilitating, and expensive injuries. When this happens, a personal injury lawsuit or workers’ compensation claim may help you seek the compensation…
The Texas Ship Channel is incredibly busy with dredging vessels and other ship traffic. Dredging crews are working for Galveston to Houston to keep safe depths for vessel traffic. When workers are hurt while doing dredging work, they may wonder who is responsible for their injuries. Maritime law usually controls in these cases, but knowing…
If you were injured offshore or on a vessel near Baytown, you may wonder what rights you have to seek compensation. You’re likely even aware that the law can be different for you, as you may be subject to maritime law rather than state law. If maritime workers are hurt, federal maritime law under the…
Slip and fall accidents can be devastating to your health and your finances. Broken bones and traumatic brain injuries, among others, could lead to significant medical costs and hospital bills. If you fell while on another person’s property, the cause of the accident could impact the compensation you are owed. Proving who was at fault…
Refineries in Texas City can be dangerous places to work. Determining who is responsible for your injuries can also be very complex, as many different contractors work on the site. You may work for a contractor, or be an employee of the refinery itself. This distinction can matter, and is based not only on your…
A serious injury at the BASF plant in Freeport can be devastating. It can result in months of medical appointments and significant pain. You also face pressures from insurance adjusters who want to take statements and negotiate with you, all before you even know the full extent of your harm. These efforts are often on…
If you work as a dredge deckhand, you have a difficult and often dangerous job. You’re dealing with unpredictable weather, heavy machinery, and the chance of serious injuries. When you are injured, the rights you have very much depend on whether you qualify as a “seaman” under the Jones Act. This will determine so much…
Your first consultation with a Texas personal injury attorney might be a little daunting if you don’t know what to ask. While the right attorney will help you feel comfortable anyway, knowing what to expect can empower you to make a good decision about who you hire. The right attorney also wants you to ask…
Petrochemical plants are crucial parts of an important industry, but they are also dangerous places to work. Freeport’s petrochemical plants operate under intense pressure. There are quick deadlines and you’re working with heavy machinery. The chances of life-altering accidents is high. What you do immediately after an injury can have a big impact on your…
Baytown has an extremely busy industrial waterfront. Vessels, tugboats, refineries, and barges offshore run all the time, and injuries can occur while working on any of them. If you were hurt offshore or while working on a dock, the Jones Act may apply rather than Texas personal injury law. This can be complicated to figure…
