Sep 27, 2023 | Bicycle Accident, Car Accident, Dram Shop Law, Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident
When it comes to personal injury cases involving alcohol-related accidents, Texas has specific legal provisions known as “dram shop laws” that address the liability of establishments and individuals who serve alcohol. These laws are designed to hold those...
Sep 21, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
Ports and terminals serve as crucial hubs for global trade, facilitating the movement of goods and commodities across the world’s oceans. While these maritime facilities are essential for the global economy, they also pose significant risks. Maritime incidents...
Sep 16, 2023 | Back Injury, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
Maritime workers face unique challenges and risks in their line of work, often requiring them to perform physically demanding tasks in demanding environments. Among the various injuries that can occur in the maritime industry, back injuries are among the most common...
Sep 11, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, The Jones Act
The Jones Act, formally known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a crucial piece of legislation that provides protection and legal remedies to seamen who sustain injuries while working aboard vessels in U.S. navigable waters. Filing a Jones Act claim can be a...
Sep 7, 2023 | Defective Drugs, Defective Product, Defective Toys, Multidistrict Litigation, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Sexual Assault
In the vast landscape of the U.S. federal court system, cases involving similar issues, parties, or facts can multiply and overwhelm the judiciary. To efficiently manage this complexity, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) was...
