Author: On Behalf of Abraham Watkins

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Lawsuit filed after Man Shot Multiple Times at Houston Nightclub

On June 26, 2023, a petition was filed to initiate a lawsuit in the Harris County District Court against multiple defendants related to TABÚ nightclub in Houston, Texas after numerous reported gun-related incidents on the defendants’ premises. The most recent incident took place on June 11, 2023, when victim, Mr. Simeon Harvey, was shot three…

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2022: Deadliest Year For Trench Excavations In Nearly Two Decades

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, thirty-nine people died doing trench or excavation work in the U.S. in 2022. This number more than doubled 2021’s numbers and represents a significant uptake in trench deaths, which averaged 21 each year from 2011-2018. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ramped up enforcement and education efforts to…

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What Is the Jones Act?

If you work in the maritime industry in Houston, TX, it’s essential to know your rights should you ever sustain a work-related injury. In order to recover compensation for medical bills and lost income, you may file a claim under the Jones Act: the federal law regulating US maritime commerce and protecting the rights of…

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