Scaffolding is a common site at construction yards. It is also a prime source for construction injuries. According to OSHA, 54 workers were killed in scaffolding accidents in 2009. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics also says that 72% of injuries are due to the planking giving way, the employee slipping, or an object falling from above. All of these are preventable injuries.
Plant explosions may seem like they happen out of the blue, but there is always an underlying reason. Usually that reason can be traced back to a safety protocol that wasn’t followed. When an explosion happens, investigators must determine whether or not the problem was caused by the worker or by some other party. The results of the investigation weigh heavily on how much compensation an injured worker can get.
We are pleased to announce that Attorneys Patrick Dennis, and Mike Doyle for being recognized as Top Lawyers of 2014 by Houstonia Magazine! Houstonia uses Avvo’s proprietary algorithm which rates all attorneys on a 10-point scale, factoring in peer endorsements as well as litigation experience, education, specialized training, speaking, publishing, and awards. Each year Houstonia releases a list of those leading the list and all three Partners of Doyle Dennis Avery LLP were awarded this distinction.
Doyle Dennis Avery LLP has filed suit against Nationwide Property and Casualty (“Nationwide”) and its assigned claims adjuster for multiple violations of the Texas Insurance Code and related laws protecting consumers against fraud and other deceptive business practices.
The Supreme Court of Texas recently denied Spectraseis’ petition for review, rejecting Spectraseis’ demand that it could evade all responsibility for injuries sustained by a UK resident, Chris Mulgrew, while working on a Spectraseis project in Canada. Mr. Mulgrew was working on a Spectraseis-managed seismic survey project in Saskatchewan, Canada.