Absolutely. If you are making a personal injury claim, such as after a commercial truck accident, the insurance company may hire a detective to scope you out. This is done in an attempt to bring any fraudulent claims to light….
Truck accident victims must cope with numerous issues, including rising prescription drug costs. Between 2012 and 2016, prescription drug costs increased by 27 percent. When you’ve been injured in a truck collision, you should ensure that your future recovery is…
Text messages are generally allowed as evidence in a truck accident case. While the negligent operator is unlikely to admit to texting while driving, your attorney can request and review telecommunication evidence that proves otherwise. Text Messages as Evidence Smartphones…
All types. As anyone who has made a living the hard way on a shrimp boat on the waters near Houston, TX knows, the job can be fraught with danger. Although shrimping is Texas’s most important commercial fishing industry, accidents…
In nearly every potential legal case, there is a time limit placed on how long the plaintiff can take before filing a claim. There are several reasons for these deadlines, known as statutes of limitations, but the primary reason is…
If you work in the maritime industry, you’ve probably heard about a TWIC card, even if you’ve never needed one. They are a safety measure that is part of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), which was passed by Congress…
A Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC) is issued by the United States Coast Guard, and it is required documentation for all crew members of U.S. ships with a Gross Register Tonnage of over 100, and for all vessels that are required…
You’ve worked on a tugboat in the Gulf of Mexico for many years and have considered yourself lucky, as you haven’t been involved in an accident. However, many seamen around you have experienced serious injuries from falls, the hawser, and…
