Year: 2019

Woman filling up personal injury insurance claim.

If a person does something careless or reckless that causes injury to you, then you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim against that party. To recover compensation, you will need to submit a formal demand for compensation with the at-fault party – or, rather, the party’s insurance…

Disappointed client firing her personal injury lawyer for negligence.

If you have been hurt in an accident that was the fault of someone else, you may have already hired a personal injury lawyer to help you to pursue compensation. Before you hired the lawyer, you likely researched the lawyer’s background, reviewed what the lawyer’s past clients had to say,…

Insurance agent checking on the car damages from accident.

After a car accident, an insurance adjuster will likely contact you. The adjuster may even visit you while you are still in the hospital. The adjuster will want to settle your claim as quickly as possible and may even have a check in hand. Generally speaking, you should decline to…

Widow filing lawsuit against offshore company where her husband died.

The sudden and unexpected death of a loved one who was working offshore can create many emotional and financial difficulties for your entire family. While no amount of money can replace the loss of your family member, several legal options may be available to you for seeking benefits and compensation…

Abseiler wearing complete Personal Protective Equipment hanging and holding his life lines using full body harness for painting activities at pipeline.

If you are a dockside worker who works at the Port of Houston or one of the numerous other ports and terminals along the Gulf Coast, then you know how dangerous your job can be. Accidents involving heavy equipment, slippery surfaces and exposure to hazardous materials are common, and they…

2019 scholarship winners

Fleming Law, P.C., awards two scholarships annually in August. The Undergraduate Scholarship is available to college students and high school seniors. The scholarship is open to all students in any program. The Fleming Law Scholarship is open to all 1st year (1L) law students who are entering law school for…

Car accidents can be very traumatic for people. For pregnant women, car accidents can be even more traumatic because of the potential danger to them or their baby’s health. Pregnant women in car accidents should take precautions in the days following the accident. Miscarriages, pre-term labor, and placental abruption are…

Common Law Marriage and Wrongful Death If a couple has not gone through a ceremonial marriage or obtained a marriage license, and one dies through the negligence of another, the survivor can bring claims for wrongful death if a common law marriage existed. Many people believe that a Texas marriage…

Offshore workers helping each other in pulling the anchor.

An unseaworthiness claim is a type of maritime law claim. A person may file a claim against the owner of a vessel and seek the recovery of damages if the person suffered injuries due to unsafe conditions on the vessel, including unsafe tools and equipment. Serving as a seaman on…