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OSHA Standards Governing Oil Rig Hazards And Safety
By Morrow & Sheppard LLP|March 29th, 2021|
According to a study in May 2019, Texas employed more roustabouts—commonly referred to as unskilled laborers—than the next four states [...]
Choosing a Houston Work Injury Lawyer
By Nicholas Morrow|March 24th, 2021|
Choosing a Houston work injury attorney can be a challenging process. If you or a loved one has been seriously [...]
Consulting Expert Privilege
By Daniel Sheppard|March 15th, 2021|
Experts are either or both routinely hired and consulted in cases involving personal injury. Experts take many forms. In some [...]
Battle Royal—Can Sovereign Immunity Prevent You from Recovering for Your Injuries?
By John Sheppard|March 10th, 2021|
Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan set the internet abuzz when it aired on Sunday. Some people were [...]
Jones Act & Maritime Injuries at Sea
By Morrow & Sheppard LLP|March 8th, 2021|
Jones Act attorneys know that work on the high seas and on navigable waterways is difficult and heroic. The legal [...]
7 CenterPoint Workers Injured in Klein Gas Line Explosion
By Morrow & Sheppard LLP|March 8th, 2021|
On March 5th, 2021, at around 6:00 p.m., 7 CenterPoint Energy workers were injured in a massive gas explosion. It [...]
My Employer is a Non-Subscriber to Workers’ Compensation: Can I Sue for Negligence?
By John Sheppard|March 3rd, 2021|
In Texas, a personal injury claim against an employer often depends on one crucial question: Was the employer a non-subscriber [...]
At Least 15 Killed in California SUV Crash Involving 18-Wheeler
By John Sheppard|March 2nd, 2021|
A semi-truck and a Ford Expedition SUV collided at a highway intersection near Holtville, California on March 2, 2021, causing [...]
General Maritime Negligence Claims for Injuries on the Water
By Nicholas Morrow|February 23rd, 2021|
If you are a maritime worker who has been injured in the course of your employment, please visit our Jones [...]