When you enter into an establishment you expect it to be maintained in a reasonably safe condition and free from harm. The term “slip and fall” is a broad term used in personal injury law that often refers to a person slipping or tripping on a hazardous condition, and as a result, falling and causing…
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Premises liability refers to the legal responsibility of a property owner or occupier for injuries or harm that occur on their property. In Texas, a property owner has a duty to keep their property safe and warn of any hazards or dangers that may exist. If a person is injured on a property due to…
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Dram Shop Laws are laws that impose civil liability for the overservice of alcohol on bar and restaurant establishments that are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. These laws vary from state to state. In the state of Texas, Dram Shop laws hold bars and restaurants that serve alcohol liable if there was service of alcohol…
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TPC Group, LLC has been found in violation of the Clean Air Act at its facility in Houston, Texas. These violations are similar to those which caused a catastrophic explosion in Port Neches on November 27, 2019. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency investigators reported visibly corroded equipment and dead legs at the Houston facility—complications that previously…
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In the summer of 2017, a college student at Georgia Tech was riding his bike on a designated bike path when a trucker, who did not see him, struck him. The 22-year-old was seriously injured; he suffered a crushed skull, partial blindness, a loss of cognitive skills, and multiple fractures. A senior in the aerospace…
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On September 7, 2022, a 92-year-old woman filed a petition in the Harris County District Court against Houston health clinic Plan B-MOB LP and Healthcare Realty Holdings LP, as a result of injuries she sustained while entering the building. The woman asserts causes of action for premises liability and negligence against the health clinic. According…
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As Houstonians, we constantly hear news of explosions and chemical releases from refineries and chemical plants. Often these tragic events occur in heavily populated residential areas that refineries and chemical plants call home. While there is a risk in living near these refineries and chemical plants, the facilities also have a duty to prevent dangerous…
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When construction workers report to a job site to perform their job duties, they expect the company and other contractors they are working for/with will maintain the safety of the job site. Maintaining the integrity and safety of the job site is critical for the safety of workers. When a construction worker is injured at…
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