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Category Archives: Industrial Accident
Pressure Washer Falls 60 Feet Through Roof Panel at Malin International Ship Repair & Drydock in Galveston, Texas
A pressure washer contractor fell through a panel in the roof at Malin International Ship Repair and Drydock in Galveston, Texas on Wednesday morning, April 18, 2012.
Apparently, the man was pressure washing the roof in preparation for painting when a panel gave way and the man fell approximately 60…
Posted in General News, Industrial Accident, Premises Liability, Work Injury
Tagged fall protection, galveston, osha
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Crude Oil Storage Tank Explosion in Galveston Demonstrates Dangers of Maritime and Industrial Explosions and Complexities of the Law
A pair of oil storage tanks exploded into a blaze on Thursday, February 23, 2012, around 7:00 p.m. injuring four workers and and a firefighter who attempted to put out the blaze. The explosion occurred at Texas International Terminals, 4800 Old Port Industrial Road, in Galveston, Texas.
Over 30 fire…
Industrial Worker Dies in Texas Ship Channel Accident
A man was rushed to Bayshore Hospital in Pasadena on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011, after apparently being caught beneath a crane that started to move according to early news reports.
The crane movement severed both of the industrial worker’s legs. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced…
Posted in Industrial Accident, Maritime Law
Tagged houston local, industrial accident, maritime
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Water Purifier at the Texas Instruments Plant Explodes Killing One Worker in Richardson, Texas
A water purifier at the Texas Instruments RFAB Plant exploded Monday, October 10, 2011, resulting in the death of one worker who was struck by flying debris.
Roy Aguilar of Dallas (54) was identified as the deceased worker. The cause of the plant explosion is still under investigation.
Industrial accidents/plant…
Posted in Industrial Accident, Work Injury
Tagged industrial accident, premises liability, work place injury
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Where can I find out what municipal codes apply to my case?
For everything from building codes to leash laws, go to Municodes here:
Posted in Dog Bite/Animal Attack, General Questions About Claims, Industrial Accident, Premises Liability, Work Injury
Tagged dog bite, industrial accident, premises liability
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BP Refinery Leak 4/6/2010
According to news reports, 538,000 pounds of toxic chemicals escaped from the BP refinery in Texas City over a 40 day period starting on April 6, 2010. Benzene (a known carcinogen), nitrogen oxides (known to cause respiratory issues) and carbon monoxide were released into the air after BP decided to…
Enforceability of an Employee’s Pre-Injury Waiver of His Right to Sue the Employer’s Clients
Below is a Response to a Motion for Summary Judgment drafted in relation to a case where an employer had forced his employee to sign a pre-injury waiver of her right to sue clients of the employer. This Motion was not ruled upon due to timing issues but the…
Posted in Industrial Accident, Work Injury
Tagged industrial accident, waiver, work place injury
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I was injured on someone else’s property. Are they liable?
In Texas, just because you are injured on someone else’s property does not mean they are liable for it. However, if a property owner allows a dangerous condition to exist and fails to take action to correct the hazard or warn the public of a known danger, the property owner…
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Tagged industrial accident, premises liability, work place injury
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