The aftermath of a trucking accident is as much scary as it is confusing. Victims often have to deal with the new reality and the injuries sustained in the accident which may require urgent medical treatment. Events like this tend to be overwhelming and can lead to mistakes or missteps early on that wouldn’t have […]
Trucking companies are bound by strict federal regulations which can make any eventual claim following a Texas trucking accident complicated. Due to these regulations, truck accidents in Corpus Christi, Texas or a truck accident anywhere else in Texas can result in complex legal cases that require the expertise of a qualified Corpus Christi truck accident […]
The Corpus Christi Council is due to consider a new ordinance that carries heavy consequences for owners of dogs that attack other animals. Currently, dog owners pay a fine if their dog carries out an attack against another animal. The director of Animal Care Services, Mike Gillis, believes it’s time for a change. “It’s more […]
If you are injured as a visitor in someone else’s house, will your host’s insurance step in to cover your damages? There is no direct answer to this question. A number of factors determine whether or not the homeowner’s insurance cover your injury claim. If you have been injured at someone’s home after being invited […]
Thousands of slip and fall accidents happen every year. The cause of these accidents ranges from wet floor, defective stairs to a rough patch of ground. In these instances, the owner of the property can be held responsible for the accident. However, it is difficult to legally prove that a property owner is responsible for […]
1) Standard Premises Negligence Case: This case is based on the fact that an unsafe or defective condition on a premise caused an injury. Examples: A person slips as a result of oil spills on the floor. A person trips and falls as a result of hidden extension cords. What you need to prove in […]
What is premise liability anyway? Premise liability is a legal principle that holds property owners responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property as a result of an unsafe or defective condition. After an injury at a business in Texas, or other premise, contact Corpus Christi injury lawyers at The Patel Firm PLLC […]
Texas is one of the leading states in the United States in the oil and gas industry, providing thousands of job opportunities for people all across the state. However, the oil and gas boom in Texas, comes with the significant risk of injury while at work that may need the expertise of an oilfield lawyer […]
According to a CDC report, the rate for fatalities during the US oil and gas boom between 2003 and 2013 when the workforce for the oil and gas extraction industry doubled in size significantly decreased by 36.3%. However, the number of work-related fatalities in the oil and gas extraction industry increased by 27.6%, with a […]
An oilfield explosion is a very serious accident that can result in a number of major injuries including burns. Burns can be grouped into electrical burns, chemical burns, and thermal burns — this occurs when one comes in contact with open flames, hot liquids, and other heat source. It is important to understand how to […]