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Can I File an Injury Claim for My Child?
As adults, if we are injured at work or in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior, we have the option of pursuing recovery. Children, however, do not have that same ability. Therefore, when a child suffers an injury, it is up to their...
Are Oil Refineries at a High Risk of Lightning Strikes?
A recent fire at an oil refinery at Calcasieu Refining Company in Lake Charles, Louisiana is causing alarm for those who work at refineries or live nearby. While no one was injured in the fire, incidents like this one serve to remind all of us of the dangers of...
Can I File a Maritime Lawsuit?
Maritime accidents can lead to devastating consequences, including personal injuries, property damage, and financial losses. If you or a loved one has been involved in a maritime incident, you may wonder whether you have the right to file a lawsuit. “Can I file a...
Frequently Asked Questions about Defective Drug Claims
When you take medication, you trust that your healthcare provider and the product labels will guide you in how to safely use the product. You also expect that the medication will act as intended – relieve a headache, lower blood pressure, or treat a nasty cough....
Understanding the Risks of Maritime Vessel Fires
One of the most traumatic events that someone onboard a maritime vessel can experience is an explosion or fire onboard. Fires onboard a vessel occur quickly, are difficult to contain, and put the ship, and the lives of those onboard, at risk. There are many potential...
The Truth About Toxic Baby Food: What Parents Need to Know
If your young child eats baby food you buy at the grocery store, there is a chance that they are being exposed to a small level of heavy metals. Heavy metals are found naturally in the environment and are a normal part of some types of foods. In most cases, small...
Wynnewood Refinery Explosion Highlights Dangers of Oil and Gas Refining
Communities across Oklahoma are battling grief after an explosion at the Wynnewood Refinery left two people injured. Reports indicated an explosion and then a fire broke out in part of the facility. Two men were taken to the hospital where one, unfortunately, later...
What are Lost Wages under Maritime Law?
Under maritime law, "lost wages" refers to the compensation or damages awarded to an individual who has suffered a loss of income or earning capacity as a result of a maritime-related injury or accident. This term is commonly used in the context of personal injury...
Fish Processing Equipment Injuries
Like other areas of maritime work, fishing and fish processing are dangerous occupations. Fish processors must use a variety of equipment and machinery to complete their tasks. This exposes them to hazards, especially if proper safety measures are not followed, or if...
Frequently Asked Questions about Car Accident Claims
Car accidents are physically and emotionally traumatic. In the immediate aftermath, it can be difficult to know exactly what to do, who to call, and who to trust. At Kherkher Garcia, LLP, our car accident lawyers understand the fear and frustration that follows car...
