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...
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...
Many of the worst workplace injuries, and the highest rates of workplace deaths, occur at oil and chemical refineries. Non-profit Prevent Chemical Disasters reported over 215 chemical refinery incidents in 2025, while the Bureau of Labor...
Late on March 23, 2026, a fire at the Valero Port Arthur refinery sent a large plume of smoke over the area, prompted a temporary shelter-in-place for parts of west Port Arthur, and triggered air monitoring by state and local authorities. As of...
A reincarnated trucking company, or "chameleon carrier" is a motor carrier that continues operating under a new identity after accumulating serious safety issues, enforcement problems, penalties, or an out-of-service order. FMCSA and other federal...
Within a roughly 24-hour span, two separate rail incidents ocurred in the Houston area, one involving a freight train derailment carrying industrial materials, and another involving a passenger train collision. While no fatalities have been reported...
Wind tip-over crashes are some of the most violent trucking accidents on Texas roads. A fully loaded tractor-trailer already has a high center of gravity, a long trailer profile, and a large side surface that can catch crosswinds. When strong gusts...
A night at the Houston Rodeo should not end with families running, crowds scattering, and people wondering whether they were ever truly safe in the first place. But according to local reporting on the March 14, 2026 incident, rowdy crowds, fights,...
