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Legal Rights After Paralysis From a Car Accident (Texas Law)

When you have been paralyzed from a car accident, your life may suddenly be thrown into chaos. Losing your ability to function in the same manner you did before is frightening, and can result in extensive medical care and lifestyle accommodations. These types of catastrophic injuries caused in […]

Which Equipment Failures Cause the Most Serious Oilfield Injuries

Oilfield work ranks among the most dangerous occupations in America. Workers face hazards that can result in life-altering injuries or death. Common oilfield equipment failures represent one of the primary causes of these serious incidents. When critical machinery malfunctions on a rig or drilling site, the consequences can […]

What is the Statute of Limitations for Maritime Injury?

The statute of limitations in each jurisdiction governs how long an individual has to file a claim seeking compensation for losses incurred due to another person’s negligence. That timeline, however, can vary by jurisdiction—and when it comes to maritime law, determining the statute of limitations and other key […]

Benzene Exposure at Houston Petrochemical Facilities: Understanding Long-Term Health Risks

Houston’s petrochemical industry creates benzene exposure risks for workers and nearby residents. Benzene is a colorless, flammable chemical used in oil refining and chemical manufacturing throughout the Houston Ship Channel area. Workers at petrochemical plants, refineries, and chemical facilities may face daily exposure to this substance. Even residents […]

Texas Judge Allows Officer’s SIG Sauer Lawsuit to Move Forward

A Texas federal court recently handed down an important ruling in a case involving a holstered gun that went off without a trigger pull. This decision allows a Houston police officer to move forward with his lawsuit against the gun manufacturer. A Major Victory for Gun Safety and […]

Texas Judge Allows Officer’s SIG Sauer Lawsuit to Move Forward

A Texas federal court recently handed down an important ruling in a case involving a holstered gun that went off without a trigger pull. This decision allows a Houston police officer to move forward with his lawsuit against the gun manufacturer. A Major Victory for Gun Safety and […]

Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP Leads North Carolina Uber Sexual Assault Trial

Brianna Mensing recently shared her story in a Charlotte federal courtroom, testifying about a 2019 ride that changed her life forever. Mensing told jurors that her driver grabbed her thigh “handfully” and “asked if he could keep it with him” as he was dropping her off. She described […]

How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Claim in Texas?

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Houston trucking accident, you may be wondering, “How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Texas?” Unfortunately, time is not on your side. Texas law places strict deadlines on how long you have […]

Which Equipment Failures Cause the Most Serious Oilfield Injuries

Oilfield work ranks among the most dangerous occupations in America. Workers face hazards that can result in life-altering injuries or death. Common oilfield equipment failures represent one of the primary causes of these serious incidents. When critical machinery malfunctions on a rig or drilling site, the consequences can […]