Archive for June 2013
Texas Fertilizer Plant Had an Exemption Regarding Workplace Inspections
It remains to be seen how many lawsuits will be filed as a result of the West Chemical and Fertilizer explosion. The day of the explosion, at least 14 people lost their lives, and part of a small Texas town was obliterated. From media reports to date, it appears the plant’s owners were relying on…
Read MoreREPUBLIC OF TEXAS (ROT) RALLY WEEKEND — LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYLES
This weekend, Austin is hosting one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the world. Unfortunately, the last several ROT Rallies have resulted in too many fatalities, about three per year if I was guessing. As is our tradition, I’m again posting our safety tips to help prevent motorcycle injuries. As they use to say in…
Read MoreThere are some relations that are not entitled to wrongful death settlement monies. An ex-wife may fall into that category. A recent case in West Virginia resulted in a decision by the West Virginia Supreme Court that the ex-wife of a man who lost his life in a motorcycle accident was not entitled to any…
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