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…
A job provides us with financial security and a sense of contributing to society. Work is incredibly valuable and should always be compensated fairly, but unfortunately, this is not always the case. Employers can sometimes take advantage of their employees by either underpaying them, making them work overtime without properly compensating them, making them work through lunch, or by a variety of other…
We often see large commercial trucks on our highways and roads every day, so it may come as a surprise to many that the trucking industry is actually suffering from a record-level shortage of drivers. Currently, the demand for truckers is at an all-time high, but fewer people are willing to apply. The trucking industry is the backbone of the United States economy…
Losing someone you love is an intense and painful process to go through, and you expect that at least your deceased loved one will be laid to rest with the dignity and respect that they deserve. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In 2018, a funeral home in Colorado sold body parts to educational and research organizations without the consent of the…
Sexual assault can be one of the most life-changing experiences an individual can deal with. Sexual assault survivors are often left with physical and emotional pain that can take years to only partially heal – if ever. While justice against the offender can come from prosecution through both criminal and civil courts, many survivors do not know that they can seek out further…
Involvement in a car or large truck accident can be an earth-shattering experience that affects various areas of your life and cost you thousands in damages. While most may want to rest, recover, or completely forget about the accident afterward, doing so may actually be more of a detriment to your circumstances. It’s no secret that a car or truck accident brings piles…
A person’s hard work is something that should always be valued and rewarded financially. Sometimes, in order to get ahead in a job or catch up on work, it’s necessary to work extra hours. However, that additional work deserves compensation. It is common knowledge that in Texas, workers are entitled to overtime pay after 40 hours of work. The Fair Labor Standards Act…
