I am a longshore worker. I was hurt on another company’s vessel. Do I have a Jones Act claim?
Jun 28, 2013
No. But, you may have multiple claim options.
If you are a longshoreman, your right to recover is defined under the Longshore Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). However, if your injuries were ca...
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Will Your Jeep Kill You? Find Out About The Defective Gas Tank Design That's Killing People
Jun 28, 2013
On June 3, 2013, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent Chrysler a letter proposing that the company recall 2.7 million Jeep models the agency believes "contain defects r...
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FDA Issues Recall for LPS DePuy Knee Replacement
Jun 28, 2013
The United States Food and Drug Administration notified healthcare professionals last Friday, February 22, 2013, that it was issuing a Class I recall of the LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve. The Class I rec...
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What to do if Your Boss Doesn't File Your Workers Comp Claim
Jun 28, 2013
If my employer fails to timely file an employee's workers compensation claim, can I sue him and avoid the exclusive remedy provision of the Texas Worker Compensation Act?
As long as the employer is a...
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BP Settles with DOJ for $4.5 Billion Fine and Criminal Penalties - Your Civil Claim is NOT Affected
Jun 13, 2013
Your BP Settlement claim will not be affected in any way by today's news report that BP has reached a deal with the Department of Justice.
While a formal announcement has yet to be made, multiple news ...
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Does My Maritime Injury Case Fall Under the LHWCA Act or the Jones Act?
Jun 13, 2013
After you've been injured in a maritime accident, you need to find out your legal rights.
With maritime workers, there are two major acts that protect you. But, unless you already know for sure which a...
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4 Helpful Tips For When You Are Preparing For Your Deposition
Jun 13, 2013
What should I expect during a deposition?During a deposition an attorney will ask you questions, under oath. There will be a court reporter present to take down every question and answer. Sometimes, de...
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Texas Personal Injury Attorney Answers: What is Arbitration? Why is My Case Being Arbitrated?
Jun 13, 2013
I was injured on the job, and I filed a claim against my employer. However, my employment contract contains an Arbitration Agreement, what does this mean?
Instead of going to court and having your clai...
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I Think I may Have a Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) Case, but I am not Sure. What Should I do?
Jun 13, 2013
TVM issues and cases can be very complex.
Surgical mesh has been used since the 1950s to repair abdominal hernias.
In the 1970s, gynecologists began using surgical mesh products indicated for hernia re...
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I am a longshore worker. I was hurt on another company’s vessel. Do I have a Jones Act claim?
Jun 13, 2013
No. But, you may have multiple claim options.
If you are a longshoreman, your right to recover is defined under theLongshore Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). However, if your injuries were caus...
See Full Guide
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