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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 ...

The Texas Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision that may have a considerable impact on asbestos -related lawsuits. The Court found that ...

A Texas man and his wife have filed a lawsuit against a number of former employers, alleging negligence and gross negligence leading to asbestos ...

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), bicycles only account for 1% of transportation in United States. Even still, ...

Last week, a 48-year-old army veteran on a nationwide bicycle trek died after a traffic accident in Texas. The San Diego, California man was on a ...

New statistics compiled and published by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) report alarming trends on Texas roads and highways – ...

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 ...

A bus headed for San Luis Potosi, Mexico collided with a truck in Fort Bend County on Wednesday evening, sending at least seven passengers to the ...

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. ...

Earlier this month, two students were killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a Houston ISD school bus. According to officials, the collision caused ...

Car crashes are unpredictable and almost impossible to prevent. Regardless of how good a driver is, it is the other people on the road who can be ...

Auto collisions can occur due to many different circumstances. There are many factors that influence an auto accident, such as damaged roads, speeding ...

When you are injured in a car crash, it's time to think about compensation. If you find yourself unable to work and looking at potential permanent ...

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 ...

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 ...

Were you recently injured on the job? Your employer might not have answers for all of your questions about workers' compensation , which can be ...

Every year, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) conducts more than 50,000 workplace safety inspections. Even still, 4,609 on-the-job ...

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 is currently representing several victims, including first responders, who were injured in a chemical plant fire that occurred ...

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 ...

An explosion occurred late this morning at an industrial gas facility in La Porte. According to authorities, fire and ambulance crews responded to the ...

Emergency crews who responded to a significant explosion and fire at a drilling rig in Quinton, Oklahoma – roughly 100 miles southeast of Tulsa – have ...

The Daspit Law Firm is currently representing several victims, including first responders, who were injured in a chemical plant fire that occurred ...

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 ...

If you pay attention to the news, chances are you’ve heard about tort reform. Depending on where you get your information from, you may have even ...

Medical malpractice claims in Texas have limitation statutes, like many other states in the country. In the last year, the state has been recognized ...

Mistakes made by doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers injure thousands of patients throughout the United States each year. In some situations, ...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding motorists to look out for and ...

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 ...

Safety officials across Texas have noted that motorcycle crashes and fatalities have continued to rise. Since the story first broke last year, cities ...

While Hurricane Harvey is still wreaking havoc across Houston and the Gulf Coast of Texas, it is important for property owners to understand their ...

A bus headed for San Luis Potosi, Mexico collided with a truck in Fort Bend County on Wednesday evening, sending at least seven passengers to the ...

A fiery hot air balloon accident west of Houston has left no survivors, according to investigators. The accident, which occurred early Saturday ...

Emergency crews who responded to a significant explosion and fire at a drilling rig in Quinton, Oklahoma – roughly 100 miles southeast of Tulsa – have ...

A massive fire erupted last week when a natural gas pipeline exploded in Refugio, TX, roughly 160 miles southwest of Houston. According to ...

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 ...

If you are reading this article right now, odds are you've been in some kind of accident and you're seeking the guidance of an experienced Houston ...

There are two types of damages available in any type of personal injury lawsuit: economic damages and non-economic damages. These damages may be ...

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, ...

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 ...

The spring and summer months are here, and that means new toys for children and adults alike. Whether you will be giving a loved one something to ...

Parents and families enjoy showering young kids with presents during the holidays, and these presents are nearly always some type of toy. Although ...

Product manufacturers produce goods and products consumers trust are safe for their intended use. This is because manufacturers are not only required ...

Premises liability is an area of law that holds property owners accountable for unsafe conditions which cause preventable harm. Under these laws, ...

Injured in a Slip and Fall? You Have Rights. Victims who suffer preventable injuries in a slip and fall accident may have a right to pursue legal ...

Recently, two accident victims have retained legal representation from our experienced legal team at The Daspit Law Firm. Because we work diligently ...

Each year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) publishes a list of the most concerning safety issues. The Most Wanted List, as it is ...

On Tuesday evening - May 12 th - Amtrak’s Northeast Regional Train 188 derailed and crashed on a heavily used stretch of track in northeast ...

According to the FDA's 510(k) medical device approval process, a medical manufacturer can produce a medical device if the product is "substantially ...

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 ...

The trucking industry has thrived in part because of the numerous men and women who operate the large commercial vehicles that transport goods and ...

Understanding the Legal Responsibility of Trucking Companies Truck accidents account for some of the most horrific traffic accidents in Texas and ...

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 ...

Were you recently injured on the job? Your employer might not have answers for all of your questions about workers' compensation , which can be ...

Recently, two accident victims have retained legal representation from our experienced legal team at The Daspit Law Firm. Because we work diligently ...

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 ...

Were you recently injured on the job? Your employer might not have answers for all of your questions about workers' compensation , which can be ...

Every year, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) conducts more than 50,000 workplace safety inspections. Even still, 4,609 on-the-job ...

Losing a loved one in a needless tragedy can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. With the potential to create tremendous emotional ...

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 ...

Preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a fact-finding agency for the U.S. Department of Labor, report alarming information for ...