Why Choosing the Right Injury Lawyer Matters More Than Ever in 2025
When a serious injury happens, the legal system can feel overwhelming. Medical bills arrive before answers. Insurance adjusters start calling. Employers may push return-to-work pressure before you’re medically ready. In moments like these, your choice of legal counsel becomes one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A skilled injury and maritime lawyer does more…
Protecting Houston & Galveston Longshoremen: What to Do After a Dock or Port Injury
Every day, thousands of longshoremen, stevedores, and port workers keep the Houston Ship Channel and Galveston ports moving. But behind the cranes, containers, and cargo holds lies one of the most dangerous work environments in Texas. When an accident happens on the docks or piers, knowing your rights under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation…
Houston Fire Incidents: Two Heartbreaking Events
Incident 1 – Highlands Mobile Home Fire A mobile-home fire broke out in the 900 block of Pauline Drive in the Highlands, Texas community (east Harris County) around midnight. ABC13 Houston+2FOX 26 Houston+2 Six people — including three young children — were hospitalized with burn and smoke-inhalation injuries; one older man was transported by life-flight…
18-Wheeler Accidents on Highway 146?
Highway 146 has become one of the busiest—and most dangerous—truck routes along the Texas Gulf Coast. Stretching from Baytown through La Porte, Seabrook, and Kemah, this highway serves as a critical corridor for heavy industrial traffic feeding into the Port of Houston, Bayport, and nearby refineries. Unfortunately, the mix of 18-wheelers, construction zones, and congested…
Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash on Independence Parkway
A tragic collision occurred early Wednesday morning along Independence Parkway S in Deer Park, TX (in the 1900-block), when a multi-vehicle crash left one driver dead, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. ABC13 Houston+2KPRC+2Here’s what we know — and what drivers should keep in mind — when they’re traveling through the industrial corridor near the 225/Loop 610 interchange. What Happened?…
Houston 18-Wheeler Crash on I-610 South Loop Causes Major Delays | Gilman & Allison, LLP
HOUSTON, TX – A serious multi-vehicle crash involving multiple 18-wheelers shut down westbound lanes of the I-610 South Loop near Broadway today, causing miles of traffic backups and significant delays for Houston drivers. According to ABC13 Houston, at least two big rigs and several passenger vehicles were involved in the collision near the Hobby Airport…
Understanding Personal Injury Law in Texas: What Every Injured Texan Should Know
1. Why Personal Injury Law Matters in Texas Texas roads, refineries, ports, and construction sites see thousands of accidents every year. Whether it’s a 18-wheeler crash on I-10, a plant explosion in Deer Park, or a maritime injury at the Port of Houston, victims often face medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about their rights….
Why Houston Is the Heart of Maritime Injury Law in America
By Gilman & Allison, LLP — Texas Maritime Trial Attorneys for Injured Texans and Businesses Introduction: Where Commerce Meets the Coastline Few cities in America understand the ocean’s power like Houston. The Port of Houston isn’t just a Texas landmark — it’s one of the busiest maritime gateways in the Western Hemisphere, supporting tens of…
🏗️ The True Cost of a Houston Workplace Injury
By Gilman & Allison, LLP — Texas Trial Attorneys for Injured Texans and Businesses Introduction: More Than a Paycheck Lost A serious workplace injury doesn’t just sideline you from work — it can derail your entire way of life. In Houston’s booming industries — from energy and construction to maritime and manufacturing — injured workers…
Injured at the Port of Houston or Galveston?
Every day, thousands of hardworking men and women keep Texas ports moving — from the docks of the Port of Houston to the cruise and cargo terminals in Galveston. But when a maritime injury happens offshore, on a vessel, or along the docks, the consequences can be life-changing. At Gilman & Allison, LLP, our attorneys…