Suffering a catastrophic injury at work can have devastating consequences that last for a lifetime. If you’ve been permanently injured in Houston, TX, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses with the help of an experienced catastrophic injury attorney. This would usually entail either a Workers’ Comp claim or a Jones Act…
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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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On May 23, 2023, a devastating incident unfolded in Conroe, Texas, resulting in the loss of two lives and injuring several other construction workers. This unfortunate event took place in Ladera Creek Trace subdivision on Pempeneria Drive. Conroe Assistant Fire Chief M. Legoudes Jr. provided preliminary details, indicating that the house was in the early…
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Figure 1: Shell refinery on fire in Deer Park, Texas on May 5, 2023. Photo credit: www.TexasTribune.org. On May 5, 2023, officials reported an explosion at the Shell Chemical Plant located in the 5900 Highway 225 near Center Street, in Deer Park, Texas. The explosion occurred at the Shell Chemical Plant along Highway 225…
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Figure 1: The fire burning at Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City. Photo credit: www.FOX26.com. On May 15, 2023, a tragic work incident occurred at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, resulting in the death of one employee and injuries to several others. A fire was reported around 10 a.m. that Monday…
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As reported by the Houston Chronicle, the fire at the Shell Deer Park Chemical facility reignited on Saturday, May 6, 2023, several hours after it was declared extinguished. Shell said the fire restarted at 3:14 PM and called for mutual aid to respond to the plant out of an abundance of caution. People in the…
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Suffering a workplace injury in Houston, TX can involve a great deal of stress and uncertainty. You may have a right to compensation either with a Worker’s Comp or Jones Act claim. Whichever type of benefits apply to your situation, a workplace injury lawyer can help ensure that you understand your rights in full and…
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For years, Texas has led the nation in occupational deaths, with the top percentage typically arising from construction. Despite apparent efforts to combat the inherent risk in construction and other industrious trades, employers have touted that new employees receive mandatory OSHA training in the hopes of mitigating the risk present while on the job. Still,…
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