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Hotels, motels, and resorts have a legal obligation to maintain their properties in reasonably safe condition. Hotels must prioritize safety and security for their guests and employees in order to provide a safe and pleasant experience for those who visit and work at their properties. There are certain steps that can be taken to maximize safety in hotel settings, which will help ensure the wellbeing of everyone involved. There are seven specific tactics that a hotel is reasonably be expected…

Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning is a very real threat for those staying at hotels and resorts. This colorless, odorless gas can cause serious health problems or even death to hotel and resort guests if proper safety measures are not taken. Some of the primary dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in these hospitality settings include: Lack of ventilation Poor heating systems Appliance and Equipment Malfunctions Inadequate maintenance. Inadequate Ventilation Carbon Monoxide is produced by many appliances found in hotels and resorts…

Houston wrongful death claims help families of those who have lost their lives due to the negligence of others recover compensation. This money helps the family move forward, pay expenses that they otherwise would not have had, and receive some closure for what happened. Here, we want to briefly review the types of compensation that may be available to families and estates, as well as any caps in place on wrongful death compensation. Caps on Economic Damages for Wrongful Death…

Each state in the country is very specific about who is allowed to file a wrongful death claim after losing someone due to the negligent actions of another individual or entity. Texas also directly specifies who can file these lawsuits in civil court. Here, we want to review whether or not siblings are allowed to file wrongful death claims in the state of Texas.  Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas? Texas law is very clear that the…

Unlike other states, Texas does not require every employer to carry workers’ compensation coverage on their employees. This can leave individuals who sustain workplace injuries in a very tough spot when it comes to recovering compensation. Essentially, they will have to proceed forward with a Houston personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. Additionally, even if an employer has workers’ compensation insurance, there are situations where the insurance carrier will not cover an injury. Texas Doesn’t Require Workers’ Compensation One…