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Drunken Driving and the Danger it Poses to Houston Pedestrians

The Houston pedestrian injury lawyers at Denena Points, PC emphasize that the speed at which a driver is traveling strongly influences the chances of the vehicle striking a pedestrian and seriously injuring or killing that pedestrian. Reviews of available data on pedestrian safety by researchers show that while only 5% of pedestrians will suffer fatal injury if […]

Your Source for Able Legal Help after a Serious Gulf Coast Accident

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that commercial fishing and oil and gas extraction are two of the most dangerous occupations in Texas. Our Gulf of Mexico accident attorneys emphasize that whether you are on an oil platform or a fishing or commercial vessel, unexpected and serious maritime accidents, like this fatal collision of a […]

7 Things to Look for when You Check Your Outdoor Deck for Safety

Summer is the season of sudden deck collapses, with accompanying injuries. This summer has already seen several serious deck collapse incidents, including the collapse of a large deck at a Miami area sports bar that dumped about 100 people into Biscayne Bay. Our deck collapse injury lawyers emphasize that it’s important to check your deck […]

Relative Rate of Serious and Fatal Injuries at U.S. Amusement Parks

The IAAPA (an amusement park industry organization) helps conduct and promulgate the results of a voluntary Fixed-Site Amusement Ride Injury Survey. Our amusement ride injury attorneys note that the ride industry organization has a natural interest in minimizing the impact of serious and fatal amusement ride accidents on the public. According to the IAAPA survey, […]

5 Things to Learn from the Fatal Philadelphia Building Collapse

Our U.S. building collapse injury attorneys emphasize that the fatal Philadelphia building collapse in June that took the lives of 6 innocent people and injured more than a dozen others has a lot more to teach us than just 5 things. Investigators are gathering data now and will issue extensive reports later on the deadly […]

Death Rate for Offshore Workers 7 Times Higher than Other U.S. Workers

The Gulf of Mexico offshore accident attorneys at Denena Points, PC recall that 11 lives were tragically lost in the Deepwater Horizon disaster out in the Gulf, an indicator of the high risk of occupational injury or fatality in the U.S. offshore oil and gas extraction industry. To get a better idea of specific risks […]

Are You Covered Under the Jones Act for Your Maritime Accident Injury?

The Jones Act (the U.S. Merchant Marine Act of 1920) was passed to ensure that U.S. seamen had comparable legal remedies for on-the-job accidents and injuries to other U.S. workers. To qualify for financial compensation under the Jones Act for your maritime accident injury, you must be a “seaman” permanently employed at least 30% of your working […]

What You Need to Know if You’re the Victim of a TX Hit and Run Driver

After a Texas hit and run accident, it’s critical that the victim take immediate action to retain an experienced Texas auto accident injury attorney to help safeguard their rights and secure evidence against the Texas hit and run driver. The efforts of that skilled attorney could supplement the efforts of law enforcement and help you […]

Reasons why a Miami Deck might Collapse causing Serious Injuries

You might remember that a couple of weeks ago, the deck on a Miami area sports bar, Shuckers Waterfront Grill, unexpectedly collapsed as fans watching a Miami Heat game began to cheer. The sudden deck collapse at Shuckers sent about 100 people plummeting into Biscayne Bay below the deck. Our deck collapse injury attorneys know that more […]