New reports on the March 23, 2026 Valero Port Arthur refinery fire have added more detail about what happened inside the refinery and what may come next for workers and families affected by the incident. The fire resulted in an emergency...
After a serious crash, many people assume that fault and liability mean the same thing. They do not. In personal injury cases, fault usually refers to who caused the accident. Liability refers to the person legally responsible for paying for the...
One of the most consistent pieces of advice we've provided on this blog is that if you are in a car accident on the highway, you should pull over to the shoulder of the road and get off the highway as soon as possible. However, a recent fatality...
Yes. In Texas, you can still file a claim if you weren't wearing a seatbelt. However, the amount you can receive will likely be reduced due to Texas' comparative negligence laws. That means that even if the other driver causes the crash, your...
If you are asking, “what do I do if my claim was denied?”, the most important thing to know is that a denial does not automatically mean your case is over. Insurance companies deny claims for many reasons, including disputed liability, missing...
Companies like OpenAI, Anthropic and Google have promised next generation tools that can solve just about any problem. Naturally, one of the major questions people are asking is: should I use AI for legal advice? Absolutely not. Here's...
One of the largest concerns plaintiffs have before litagation is: what happens if the business I’m suing goes bankrupt? In many situations, the lawsuit pauses immediately because federal bankruptcy law imposes an automatic stay once the bankruptcy...
Two people were injured when a carnival ride malfunctioned on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3300 U.S. Highway 190 in Livingston, Texas. According to local sources, the ride malfunctioned when part of the a rider's seat came loose, throwing riders from...
Many injury victims expect the legal process to end in a courtroom trial, in front of a jury. In reality, most personal injury cases are resolved through settlement, often long before trial. However, finding those settlements can be difficult, as...
Earlier this week, we discussed the different types of injuries workers face at chemical and oil refineries. Today, we'll discuss the many different parties that are often involved with a personal injury suit. Simply put, refinery cases are...
