Millions of barrels of oil are processed each day utilizing toxic chemicals, high temperatures, and tremendous pressure. All of these certainly make for dangerous conditions. When proper safety precautions are not being taken by the refineries, the ensuing results can lead to serious injuries, and wrongful death. Oil and gas refinery explosions are hazardous for […]
When you are hurt in a auto accident, your response to the situation can impact whether you can pursue litigation for your injuries. While you may understand the steps you should take after an accident, it’s also essential to know what not to do. The decisions and steps you take in the minutes, hours, and […]
Not every slip and fall accident requires legal representation. You can always file a personal injury claim by yourself, negotiate a settlement, and even represent yourself in court. You may, however, face an uphill battle if you are considering taking on a property owner, potentially their insurance company, and their lawyers themselves. Slip and fall […]
Personal injury is a broad field of law that includes several types of injuries. There are, however, a few types of personal injury cases particularly common in the U.S. Read this article for the most common personal injury cases to inform you whether you have been in a situation that might require a Corpus Christi […]
A 10-year-old boy bitten by a dog child while playing football with a friend continues to recover according to Cedar Park Patch. Details of the Incident The Cedar Park, Texas child was playing with a neighborhood friend when he was attacked by a boxer-terrier mix dog. The incident happened in the early evening of Wednesday, […]
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety, one of the most common causes of truck accidents is fatigue. When truck drivers deprive themselves sleep, their ability to react and make good judgment calls becomes seriously compromised. As a result of the alarming number of accidents caused by fatigue and sleep deprivation, laws related to Hours […]
The Patel Firm PLLC is proud to be a sponsor of Petey’s Back to School Bash 2019! Petey’s Back to School Bash is an annual event held by Project Turnaround of the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, a multi-facet organization that provides substance abuse treatment services and youth wellness programs for residents of the Coastal Bend. […]
Main Causes of Trucking Accidents Large commercial trucks were involved in 37,515 accidents in Texas in 2018, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. In Texas, those accidents caused 536 deaths, 1,367 serious injuries, and 4,880 non-incapacitating injuries. In Nueces County, where Corpus Christi is located, commercial trucks were involved in 394 accidents, causing 2 […]
Hundreds, if not thousands of auto accidents happen in Texas every day. A large number of these car accidents involves passenger vehicles and can result injuries and damages. However, if a commercial vehicle like a big rig or an 18 wheeler is involved in the auto accident, can be much more serious. Truck accidents and […]
Whether you were involved in a car accident in Corpus Christi with a company vehicle, or a car accident with a company vehicle anywhere else in Texas, you should immediately seek the counsel of a qualified company vehicle accident lawyer in Corpus Christi, Texas at The Patel Firm PLLC. A serious company vehicle accident requires […]