For small business owners, insurance can provide a necessary safety net—a way to mitigate risk and to safeguard against the unexpected. With that said, choosing the wrong insurance can have damaging consequences. You could simply end up paying too much for insurance you don’t really need—or worse, you could be leaving yourself exposed to major […]
Whether you’re working on a boat, an oil rig, or a dock, accidents can happen in an instant. But if it takes just a moment for you to sustain a serious injury, it usually takes quite a bit longer to get your personal injury claim resolved. There’s no getting around it: Anything related to maritime […]
Any time you sustain damage to your home, business, or vehicle, it is only natural to consider filing a property damage claim. However, the claims process can be cumbersome, and many individuals are unsure of exactly how to proceed. In this post, we’ll offer a brief guide. Read Your Policy The first step is to […]
For homeowners, few things are more daunting than finding extensive flood damage in your home; yet, as the result of hurricanes and other extreme weather, this is a reality that many Texans have had to face. Flooding is common enough that Texas homeowners are highly encouraged to double-check their insurance coverage and verify that they […]
Even skilled builders can make errors in the construction process; for evidence of this, look no further than to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But what happens when those construction defects impact you directly? For instance, what can be done about a construction defect with your own home or property? You may have some legal […]
Any time you start a business, you’re opening yourself up to certain risks—but there are steps you can take to manage and mitigate those risks. Foremost is purchasing the correct business insurance. This may sound simple, but once you realize just how many options there are, and how many insurance types and carriers you have […]
In recent weeks, a number of Texans have had their lives disrupted due to a series of chemical fires—explosions that have not only sent toxins into the atmosphere but also left some individuals with property damage. It’s probably fair to say that most Texans don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the potential of […]
The minute you launch a new business, you are opening the door to various types of risk. The good news is that there are prudent ways to mitigate this risk with insurance and safeguard your company against the unanticipated. This can be easier said than done, as there are many types of business insurance to […]
On March 17, 2019, a storage tank ignited at the Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC) Deep Park facility, 15 miles southeast of Houston, Texas, which led to a plume of smoke that spread across much of the Houston area. The cause of the ITC Deer Park plant fire remains under investigation. The storage tanks that were […]
Depending on what line of work you’re in, you may face daily risks of accident and injury—and in many cases, there are legal protections in place to ensure you get the compensation and care you need. This is certainly true for maritime workers—but who actually qualifies as a maritime worker? And what are the legal […]
