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Time Limits For a Hurricane Damage Claim in Texas?

If you live in Texas, you know the damage a hurricane can cause. As hurricane season approaches each year, the risk of severe property damage increases. Part of your preparation...

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Time Limits For Hurricane Damage Claim in Louisiana?

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Louisiana residents know all too well the damage a hurricane can do. These powerful storms seem to happen more often and do more damage than ever before. You could be...

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How Dangerous Is Owning a Motorcycle?

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Riding a motorcycle is undoubtedly dangerous. You face significant risks that other motor vehicle drivers do not. Your bike cannot protect you from the impact of another car. You are...

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Your Accident Liability on Leased Property?

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Landlords make their living by renting out residential and commercial properties. When they lease out this property, they grant both rights and responsibilities for the care of the property to...

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Trick-or-Treater Injury Liability?

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Celebrating Halloween is one of the favorite events of millions of families all over the country. However, this spooky holiday can easily become a nightmare without adequate precautions. If you...

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Can Office Jobs Cause Deep Vein Thrombosis?

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When you sustain bodily injury from an accident that causes bleeding, blood clotting is your body's natural response to help reduce blood loss. Blood clotting is safe when it stops bleeding....

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Can Severe Injuries Cause PTSD?

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Exposure to a traumatic event such as a motor vehicle accident can cause ongoing psychological distress in victims, preventing them from managing their day-to-day tasks and enjoying life. Post-traumatic stress...

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Can Soft Tissue Damage Have Long-Lasting Effects?

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Soft tissue is especially vulnerable in accidents. While it is neither an organ nor a bone, damage to soft tissue can still have significant repercussions on a person’s life. In...

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Can You Be Personally Sued in a Car Accident?

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A car accident can lead to extensive damage to your vehicle and severe harm to your body. The at-fault driver may be held personally responsible for the accident and subsequent...

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Can You Have A Heart Attack In An Accident?

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Getting involved in an accident can result in traumatizing and potentially catastrophic injuries. A heart attack is one of the most extreme consequences of an accident, as it can result in...

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Does a “Posted” Sign on Your Property Prevent Liability?

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Warning signs on your property are meant to deter visitors and trespassers or warn guests of particular dangers. Signs like "No Trespassing" and "Beware of Dog" are common and you...

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Does Louisiana Require Drivers To Stop for School Buses?

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Children, unlike adults, are not overly concerned about their safety. This is why Louisiana laws seek to protect schoolchildren from danger and keep school zones as safe as possible. We...

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Does maritime law apply to oil and gas employees?

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Yes, maritime law applies to some oil and gas employees. If you spend a decent amount of time on a vessel that moves, it applies. There are also some special...

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Questions About Liability From Black Mold

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People who talk about black mold usually refer to Stachybotrys chartarum (S. chartarum). This is a type of toxic mold that can cause many respiratory complications from prolonged exposure. It...

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Does Texas Require Drivers To Stop for School Buses?

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Without thinking, we entrust school bus drivers with our children’s well-being and believe that the bus driver, the bus manufacturer, the school, and other drivers will follow through with their...

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How Common Are Helicopter Crashes in Offshore Industries?

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The offshore industry relies heavily on helicopters to transport workers, food supplies, and any essential items to and from oil rigs. Unfortunately, helicopter crashes are common and a leading cause...

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Atchafalaya Basin Bridge and I-10 Risks and History

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The Atchafalaya Basin Bridge in Louisiana is known as a hotbed of accidents. To reduce the frequency of accidents, Louisiana designated the bridge as a highway safety corridor, which means...

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Are Class Actions and Mass Torts the Same?

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You may have heard "mass tort" or "class action" before and wondered: are they the same thing? Though class actions and mass torts are similar, they are actually distinct case...

How Common Are Oil Field Explosions?

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Oil field explosions, whether onshore or offshore, are terrible accidents. Once the explosion happens, it is almost impossible to control the reaction. There's also a high likelihood of fatality or...

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How Common Are Oil Rig Evacuations or Serious Accidents?

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Like plane crashes, serious oil rig accidents and evacuations make the headlines because they have far-reaching consequences and do not happen often. Incidents, such as fire outbreaks, explosions, exposure to...