Month: November 2015

Abraham Watkins

Injured American Seamen Are Entitled to Maintenance and Cure Benefits

Under general maritime law and the Jones Act, injured American seamen are entitled to maintenance and cure benefits from their employer. Maintenance and cure benefits require the employers of injured seamen to pay for medical care associated with work-related accidents and provide periodic payments to help cover day-to-day living expenses. Employers of injured seamen are…

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E-Cigarettes: The “Safer” Alternative to Tobacco?E-Cigarettes: The “Safer” Alternative to Tobacco?

Thursday, November 19, 2015, three California men filed lawsuits against e-cigarette makers, wholesalers, and retailers. Each man suffered injuries after their e-cigarettes exploded. One of the men, Vincente Garza of Bakersfield, California, lost half of his left index finger. These men are seeking damages for their injuries and hope to raise awareness about the dangers…

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Toyota Window Switch RecallToyota Window Switch Recall

Toyota Motor Corporation announced that they are conducting a safety recall on more than 6.5 million vehicles worldwide. The recall was prompted by consumer complaints about the driver’s side Power Window Master Switch catching fire. The automaker received 11 reports of burned door trims. The only report of physical harm came from a U.S. customer…

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Abraham Watkins

Determining Liability in an Accident with an 18-Wheeler

So you have been involved in an accident with an 18-Wheeler. What now? Who is responsible? Unlike car accidents, which are usually caused by some combination of driver error, vehicle malfunction or road conditions, accidents involving large commercial trucks may have many other contributing factors that are unique to the trucking industry. In order to…

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Abraham Watkins

Texas Has Fewer Fatal Motorcycle Crashes Than Other States

In 2013, the last year for which federal data is available, there were 499 fatal motorcycle accidents in Texas, representing about 10 percent of the total number of motorcycle fatalities in the United States. But what does this really mean? Is Texas more dangerous for motorcyclists than other states? The answer is a definite “no.”…

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