If you’ve been injured on the job in Texas, one of the most important steps you can take is to educate yourself about your situation. While it is important to know more about your workers’ compensation claims process, learning what other options you have can put you ahead of the curve. While the McAllen workplace injury lawyers of De La Garza Law Firm…
An explosion at a utility, mining, and chemical plant early Friday morning has left 2 dead, one missing, and a mile wide swath of destruction to the surrounding area. What We Know about the Explosion So Far Houston authorities have reported that around 4:20 a.m. Friday, January 24, a powerful explosion occurred at the manufacturing plant Watson Grinding and Manufacturing located on Gessner…
While winter weather-related accidents may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Texas winters, there are plenty of areas throughout the state that do see some snow and ice. In these types of conditions, the chances of a personal injury can increase. If you are in a winter accident caused by the negligence of another driver, you…
We often take our safety in public spaces for granted but, unfortunately, there are many criminals constantly on the prowl looking for victims to take advantage of. Thankfully, there are laws in place meant to keep us safe, which can also be used to provide legal support should you ever fall victim to a crime as a result of negligent or inadequate security. …
Not only is it the start of a brand new year, but it’s also the start of a brand new decade, and with it comes the determination to become better people. Many may put things like exercising and eating healthy on their list of New Year’s resolutions, but if you haven’t made up your mind on what to improve about yourself yet, one…
While the holidays are a lovely time to get together with friends and family, they also bring certain dangers; a common danger of which increases the risk of being in an accident caused by someone else’s drunk driving. The time between Christmas and New Year’s Day is an especially important time to keep safe and sober driving in mind. In fact, the U.S….
It’s no secret that Black Friday is the busiest shopping day for retailers across the nation, but it is just one of many busy shopping days that occur before the holidays. In fact, Super Saturday–the Saturday before Christmas–on through until the 23rd of December are often considered the most active in terms of shopping. And when packed venues get active, the risks of…
When a family member or loved one passes away, it is expected that the funeral home and/or mortuary will treat them with the respect and care that they deserve. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Mistakes can – and do – occur. One such horrible and neglectful act is a wrongful cremation. Dereliction of duty can lead to improper cremation practices, leaving the…
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 27th, a chemical and petroleum plant in Port Neches, Texas, exploded, where the aftershock rumbling through nearby neighborhoods caused significant property damage. Details Regarding the Accident Initially, the cause of the explosion was unknown, but it could be traced back to a processing unit that produces butadiene, a highly flammable, colorless gas used to make…
A fully loaded semi-truck is typically more than 70 feet long and can weigh more than 80,000 pounds. One can only imagine the impact the size of these massive machines has when involved in collisions that lead to disastrous injuries as well as fatalities. In fact, according to crash statistics reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Texas had the highest…
