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What is Gross Negligence?
Gross negligence is the failure to use even the smallest amount of caution. When responsible parties fail to exercise even the smallest amount of caution to prevent an accident, harm results. The premeditated…
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The Potential Impact of Texas House Bill 2127 – No Water Breaks
During this legislative session, there was a disruption in the county and city police forces in Texas. The Death Star Bill, as opponents have called it, which was passed by both houses, will probably…
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Two Killed, 30-Plus Injured After Chemical Spill at LyondellBasell Facility in La Porte, TX
Recently, a deadly chemical spill at the LyondellBasell Facility in La Porte, Texas, left two workers dead and injured at least 30 others. According to a recent news report covering the spill, authorities…
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With the warming weather different roadway hazards present themselves. Here are some of the biggest hazards you might encounter during our hot summer months and some tips on how they are best avoided. Pop-Up Rainstorms The weather in Texas is notoriously mercurial, especially in summer when thunderstorms and bouts of rain form seemingly out of…
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Accidents happen, all you can do is prepare for that moment they happen. Get Help — The first thing to do after a car accident is to call the police and seek medical attention for anyone who has been hurt. Remember that injuries sustained in a car accident may worsen significantly with time, so it…
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Starting in early May, Governor Abbott began to lift some of the restrictions that were put in place by the statewide stay-at-home order. Initially, the ease in restrictions will allow many businesses to open up, but will limit the maximum number of people who can be inside at any one time. Regardless, as Texas starts…
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As a result of the dangers presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Abbott signed an executive order requiring the closure of schools and many non-essential businesses and government operations. While this has been a major disruption in the lives of many Texans, one tangential benefit that seems to have come from the stay-at-home order is…
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Earlier this month, Governor Abbott lifted many of the restrictions that were a part of the stay-at-home order he previously implemented to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. During the time that the stay-at-home order was in effect, most Texans were required to stay indoors, unless they were leaving to conduct essential business. Even…
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Ever since Governor Abbott announced the statewide stay-at-home order requiring the closure of schools and many businesses and government offices, the traffic on Texas highways has drastically reduced. Not only that, but the number of traffic accidents has also gone down. In fact, there have been countless news articles detailing the reduction in car accidents…
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Kashmere Gardens, in the Fifth Ward, used to be a busy community in Houston, until a large number of residents in the area started to die of cancer. The residents were informed there was a dangerous chemical percolating in the groundwater under their homes. Kashmere Gardens is one of the oldest and poorest communities in…
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Amidst the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic The de la Garza Law Group is taking added precautions for the safety of our clients and staff. We are open and here for our clients and those in need of representation. In consideration of the Harris County Stay Home Work Safe Order, at this time, The de la Garza Law…
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The petrochemical industry is one fraught with substantial risks. This industry deals with many dangerous products like, natural gas, butadiene, propylene or one of the hundreds of other risky gases or chemicals. If not handled properly, these gases can explode or leak out. Recently a few explosions in the Houston area have shown how dangerous…
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On Jan. 29, a Texas oil well exploded near Deanville. Three workers suffered fatal workplace injuries in the blast. The daughter of one of the deceased workers recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Chesapeake Energy Corp. Three other oilfield service providers were also named as defendants in the civil claim. The plaintiff’s father was…
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