The Most Dangerous Intersections in Houston — And What Injured Drivers Need to Know
Houston is known for many things — world-class industry, a global port, and booming economic growth. But it’s also known for something far more dangerous: high-risk intersections where serious vehicle crashes happen every day. When distracted drivers, commercial trucks, refinery traffic, port drayage trucks, and high-speed commuters all converge, accidents aren’t just likely — they’re…
How to Report a Longshore Injury (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you were injured while loading, unloading, or working around a vessel, reporting your injury the right way is crucial to protect your rights under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). Below is a clear, lawyer-approved process to make sure you don’t lose benefits. 1️⃣ Step 1 – Notify Your Supervisor Immediately ⚠️…
School Bus Crash in Baytown: 31 Students Aboard Deer Park Jr. High Bus Involved on Thompson Road
On Tuesday morning in Baytown, a school bus carrying 31 students and two adults from Deer Park Jr. High School was involved in a crash in the 6000 block of Thompson Road near W. Cedar Bayou, according to Ed Gonzalez of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Fortunately, no life-threatening injuries have been reported. One student…
Why 18-Wheeler Wrecks Are Surging Along Highway 146
Highway 146 is one of the busiest industrial corridors in Texas — connecting Baytown, La Porte, Seabrook, and the Houston Ship Channel. With refinery traffic, Port Houston drayage trucks, and rapid industrial expansion, this stretch of highway has seen a sharp rise in serious 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle crashes. For refinery workers, port contractors, daily…
🚨 What To Do After an Accident in Texas (Step-By-Step Guide)
Protect Your Health, Your Rights, and Your Injury Claim If you were involved in an accident in Texas — whether a car wreck, trucking crash, workplace injury, maritime incident, or refinery accident — what you do next can drastically affect your health, your finances, and your legal rights. Insurance companies and employers move fast to…
Four Injured in Texas School Bus Crash — Texas Injury Lawyers Weigh In
Early Monday morning, around 7:30 a.m., a school bus operated by Iola Independent School District in Grimes County, Texas, was involved in a crash on FM 244. The bus driver says a southbound SUV veered into the bus’s lane, prompting the driver to swerve right into a steep ditch — resulting in the bus leaving…
Standing Up for Injured Texans: Why Choosing an Experienced Houston Injury Lawyer Matters
When a serious accident happens, life changes in an instant. Medical bills start piling up, work becomes impossible, and insurance companies move quickly — often trying to protect their profits instead of your recovery. In moments like these, choosing the right injury attorney in Houston can make all the difference. At Gilman & Allison, LLP,…
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…