Houston Personal Injury Blog - Denena Points, PC

What is the meaning of “Maintenance and Cure” under The Jones Act?

Our Houston Jones Act lawyers point out that back when the Jones Act was passed, being a seaman aboard a commercial vessel was one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. The intent of the Act was to ensure that ship owners abided by their historical duty to provide Maintenance and Cure to the ill or […]

Determining whether a TX auto accident results in major medical trauma

Conroe injury attorneys explain that healthcare professionals might assign an ISS (Injury Severity Score) to an injured accident victim to help determine the overall severity of the injuries and prognosis for survival. The ISS represents an established medical means for assessing overall trauma severity from an accident or injury. The ISS generally relates closely to hospitality, […]

Example of the extensive costs after a crane collapse: Kent County

The Houston crane collapse lawyers at Denena & Points mention that on February 8th, a huge 250-foot crane collapsed at the Kent County Jail in Michigan where new jail construction was underway. The massive crane has remained collapsed in an enormous mound of wreckage, just as it fell, while numerous insurers and investigators examine the wreckage for […]

Taking necessary safety precautions to prevent worker injuries at sea

Our Galveston Jones Act lawyers note that humanity has maintained a healthy respect for the unpredictability and strength of the seas since he first took to the sea. Even now, failure to respect the sea and its dangers often results in disaster. The Costa Concordia is one recent example. An account from the Safety4Sea website of a seaman trapped […]

The importance of sound crane components to U.S. worker safety

Houston crane accident attorneys discuss a fatal Manhattan tower crane accident that provides a clear example of the importance of sound crane components to U.S. worker safety. In Manhattan in May 2008, a large, heavy tower crane suddenly collapsed when a component part gave way causing the structure of the crane to collapse. The sudden crane collapse sent […]

U.S. FDA to reconsider safety of previously rejected diet drug Qnexa

Texas pharmaceutical injury lawyers note that the weight loss drug Qnexa is coming up before the FDA for a second round of scrutiny. WebMD reports that the drug’s manufacturer has conducted an additional year of clinical trials and collected further data that it wishes to present to support approval of the drug. Qnexa manufacturer Vivus […]

TX industrial accidents caused by overhead cranes dropping their loads

Texas industrial accident lawyers point out that a substantial percentage of fatal construction and industrial accidents involve cranes. Some of these accidents occur when a crane arm or a load strikes a worker. A surprising number of fatal accidents happen when a crane drops its load. In Leary, TX on Saturday, a 20-year-old worker, Stephen […]

TxDOT reaching out to Texas teens to encourage lifesaving seatbelt use

The Texas rollover accident attorneys at Denena & Points mention that TxDOT, as part of its efforts to encourage safe driving and lower the number of Texas traffic accidents and fatalities, has launched a new campaign aimed at teens. The campaign, called Teen Click It or Ticket, focuses on the benefits of seat belt use. […]

Failure to yield right of way at a highway intersection can be fatal

Our Texas crash injury lawyers note a fatal dump-truck-school bus crash that occurred Thursday morning in Chesterfield, NJ. The fatal NJ school bus crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Route 528 and Old York Road. The intersection reportedly was of the type that uses flashing lights to alert drivers to use caution when […]