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The Many Faces of Personal Injury Claims
Personal injuries occur in all shapes and sizes. If you’ve incurred an injury, you will want to hire a personal injury lawyer to investigate your claim and assist you in obtaining a just compensation. Personal injuries often happen because of car accidents, slips or falls, work related injuries, medical malpractice, product liabilities, dog bites, and
Freight train hits bus in Biloxi, kills 4
Senior citizen casino outing turns deadly. A bus carrying a group of senior citizens was struck by a freight train Tuesday afternoon in Biloxi, Mississippi. The charter bus was holding 48 passengers and was enroute to a nearby casino when it got stuck trying to cross a railroad track. During that time, a CSX
Popular Rifle recall triggers Class-Action Lawsuit
The Remington 700 is being recalled after thousands of owners have complained of the popular rifle firing without the trigger ever being pulled. Potentially 7.5 million rifles, including the Model Seven, were manufactured and issued with a defected trigger called the X-Mark Pro. Remington is warning owners with these models to stop using
Driving Safely during a Flash Flood
President’s Day could potentially be a day of staying indoors and avoiding the roads for Houstonians who have the day off. According to the National Weather Service, heavy rain is expected late Sunday night and into Monday evening, with a flash flood watch already issued for multiple counties. For those of us who still have
Uber and Lyft Accidents: Are you Covered?
Rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, have taken the modern world by storm within the past few years. Quick, easy and convenient- a ride to the destination of your choice is available at the touch of an app on your smartphone. It’s become especially popular for party-goers and bar hoppers who use
The Future of Houston – Pedestrian Safety
Current Population of Great Houston The greater Houston area has a population of an estimated 6.6 million residents, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. According to the Census Bureau, Texas saw the greatest increase in population compared to all other states. Houston great area saw the largest increase of any metro area in
Partners from SMSH Legal listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017
Leading attorney’s from the across the globe contribute to the selection process. Partners Arthur Schechter, Dennis McElwee and Matthew Shaffer of SMSH Legal were included in the 23th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© 2017. Schechter was recognized in the field of Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs, and McElwee and Shaffer were recognized in the field
Car Accident Liability – Ways a Driver Can be Liable
Over five million car accidents occur each year in the United States. Over two million of these accidents involve severe injuries. Depending on the situation, the owner of the vehicle can be held liable for the actions of the driver. Most cases will hold the driver at fault, but certain conditions can put responsibility for
SMSH Files Lawsuit for Injured Seaman
Attorney Matthew Shaffer recently filed a case in federal court in New Orleans, LA against Southern Towing Company. Our client was ordered by a supervisor to jump across a gap from one barge to another. When he landed on the second barge, he slipped and fell on ice, causing him to sustain a serious neck
Towing Tugboat Exploded off the Coast of Florida on Monday
Towing tugboat, Thomas Dann, exploded several miles away from Marineland, Florida this past Monday. The engine room began smoking and later erupted into flames as the tug was towing a barge in convoy. Six crew members evacuated the boat via life raft and were later rescued by local fisherman before the fire set off two
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