Recreational Boating Accidents: Who’s Liable for My Damages?
As we have discussed in some of our blog posts, the summer months are an especially popular time for recreational boating in Texas. This can range from boating on the open waters to a number of fishing, powerboating, and water sports activities on lakes throughout the state. ...
Although asbestos is now known for its devastating effects on humans exposed to the harmful substance through their work, at their homes, and in other ...
Texas Supreme Court Denies "Every Exposure" Theory in Asbestos Lawsuit
The Texas Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision that may have a considerable impact on asbestos -related lawsuits. The Court found that ...
When an area is heavily populated, it may be more time efficient to use public transportation, such as a bus line, to complete everyday activities. ...
Fatal Houston School Bus Accident Reignites Debate Over Seat Belts
Earlier this month, two students were killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a Houston ISD school bus. According to officials, the collision caused ...
Auto collisions can occur due to many different circumstances. There are many factors that influence an auto accident, such as damaged roads, speeding ...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are known for their complex and serious nature, as well as their potential to result in many short-term challenges and ...
How to Prevent OSHA's "Fatal Four" Construction Accidents
Every year, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) conducts more than 50,000 workplace safety inspections. Even still, 4,609 on-the-job ...
Labor Day weekend is nearly upon us and many of us are already making plans for how we will spend time with friends and family. For many people, these ...
How to Prevent OSHA's "Fatal Four" Construction Accidents
Every year, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) conducts more than 50,000 workplace safety inspections. Even still, 4,609 on-the-job ...
Scaffolding Accident in Houston Leaves Several People Trapped Under Debris
On Friday, October 16, 2015 at about 11 o’clock in the morning, a scaffolding structure on an apartment building in Texas collapsed and caused large ...
The Daspit Law Firm Represents Victim of Haverstock Hill Apartments Shooting
The Daspit Law Firm is currently representing one of the victims involved in a fatal shooting that claimed the lives of two people and wounded four ...
At around 9:00 a.m. this morning, a major gas explosion at the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation’s Ramsey plant near Orla, Texas resulted in injury to ...
Explosion Reported at Industrial Gas Facility in La Porte
An explosion occurred late this morning at an industrial gas facility in La Porte. According to authorities, fire and ambulance crews responded to the ...
5 Workers Missing After Drilling Rig Explodes in Oklahoma
Emergency crews who responded to a significant explosion and fire at a drilling rig in Quinton, Oklahoma – roughly 100 miles southeast of Tulsa – have ...
Who Is Covered By the Longshore Act (LHWCA) in Texas?
With its prime location near the Gulf Coast and its stronghold on the nation's energy industry, Houston is home to thousands of workers in the oil and ...
Oil and gas is big business and big news. When it comes to media attention, Americans are frequently captivated by gas prices, which most of the time ...
Medical Malpractice Claims in the Wake of the Ebola Epidemic
Medical malpractice claims in Texas have limitation statutes, like many other states in the country. In the last year, the state has been recognized ...
Medical Malpractice & Statistics About Doctor Mistakes
Mistakes made by doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers injure thousands of patients throughout the United States each year. In some situations, ...
Motorcycles can be a fun and fuel efficient way to get around, but according to the IIHS, the reality is that motorcyclists are 30 times more likely ...
Motorcycle Crashes, Rider Fatalities Continue to Rise in Texas
Safety officials across Texas have noted that motorcycle crashes and fatalities have continued to rise. Since the story first broke last year, cities ...
5 Workers Missing After Drilling Rig Explodes in Oklahoma
Emergency crews who responded to a significant explosion and fire at a drilling rig in Quinton, Oklahoma – roughly 100 miles southeast of Tulsa – have ...
Refinery Fires Highlight Dangers in Oil & Gas Industry
Several fires this week are highlighting the ever-present dangers in the oil and gas industry. Just this morning, a fire at LyondellBasell Industries ...
The Fourth of July is nearly here, and our entire legal team at The Daspit Law Firm would like to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day. During this ...
Officials Raise Death Toll in Pemex Explosion to 24, Voice Concerns Over Leak
The death count from an explosion at a Mexican petrochemical plant on Wednesday April 20 th has reached 24 people, according to officials. The blast, ...
Refinery Fires Highlight Dangers in Oil & Gas Industry
Several fires this week are highlighting the ever-present dangers in the oil and gas industry. Just this morning, a fire at LyondellBasell Industries ...
At around 9:00 a.m. this morning, a major gas explosion at the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation’s Ramsey plant near Orla, Texas resulted in injury to ...
Product manufacturers produce goods and products consumers trust are safe for their intended use. This is because manufacturers are not only required ...
The Daspit Law Firm Files Two Lawsuits on Behalf of Accident Victims
Recently, two accident victims have retained legal representation from our experienced legal team at The Daspit Law Firm. Because we work diligently ...
Many TVM Products Based on Recalled Medical Device
According to the FDA's 510(k) medical device approval process, a medical manufacturer can produce a medical device if the product is "substantially ...
Can a Shortage in Commercial Truck Drivers Make Roadways More Dangerous?
The commercial trucking industry is a critical part of American commerce, transporting nearly a third of all consumer goods in the U.S. at some point ...
Who Is Covered By the Longshore Act (LHWCA) in Texas?
With its prime location near the Gulf Coast and its stronghold on the nation's energy industry, Houston is home to thousands of workers in the oil and ...
The Daspit Law Firm Files Two Lawsuits on Behalf of Accident Victims
Recently, two accident victims have retained legal representation from our experienced legal team at The Daspit Law Firm. Because we work diligently ...
Who Is Covered By the Longshore Act (LHWCA) in Texas?
With its prime location near the Gulf Coast and its stronghold on the nation's energy industry, Houston is home to thousands of workers in the oil and ...
How to Prevent OSHA's "Fatal Four" Construction Accidents
Every year, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) conducts more than 50,000 workplace safety inspections. Even still, 4,609 on-the-job ...
Nearly 25 years ago, 23 workers were killed and another 314 injured in a series of explosions in Pasadena, Texas. The Phillips 66 plant, for which the ...
Texas Work-Related Fatalities Rise to Highest in Decade
Preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a fact-finding agency for the U.S. Department of Labor, report alarming information for ...