Reports show that a man was utilizing a ladder on a cargo ship that was docked at the Port of Houston when he fell off the ladder and landed on the lower part of the vessel, which was approximately 100-feet down.
The man sustained serious injuries in the incident. He was airlifted from the Port of Houston and transported to a local hospital for further treatment of injuries. At this time, investigations surrounding the incident are underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Slip and Fall Incidents in Texas
Property owners throughout Texas are required to maintain safe premises for customers and guests. Unfortunately, there are numerous cases where victims suffer devastating injuries due to the reckless and negligent actions of others. When people are careless and negligent with ensuring that their property is safe for guests, they can be held liable for any injuries or damages. Many victims harmed in premises liability incidents involving slip and fall accidents are left with life-altering injuries such as:
- Broken bones
- Brian injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck or soft tissue damage
- Paralysis
- Internal organ damage
- And more
Slip and fall incidents can lead to permanent brain damage, spinal cord injuries, and various other life-changing injuries that require long-term care and treatment. In many cases, victims are left permanently disabled as a result of their injuries. Not only do the medical treatment and other consequences of these accidents have a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of victims, but the financial consequences are often unbearable. Property owners throughout Texas are required to maintain safe premises for customers and guests. Unfortunately, there are numerous cases where victims suffer life-altering injuries due to the reckless and negligent actions of others. When victims are harmed in these horrific accidents, it is crucial that they reach out to a premises liability attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.
Working with a knowledgeable and competent legal team after your accident will ensure you and your family are in the best position possible to get the justice you deserve. We at Rasansky | McKenzie Law understand the difficulties victims and their families face after devastating accidents. For this reason, we strive to help those harmed get the justice and compensation they deserve. We provide aggressive and trustworthy legal representation to help those harmed collect the maximum amount of compensation available for medical treatment, suffering, mental anguish, and more. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to see how our team can help you get the justice you deserve. Schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation at your earliest convenience to discuss the circumstances surrounding your accident to explore legal options available for you.
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Disclaimer: As a member of the Dallas community, Rasansky | McKenzie Law’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. While we are extremely saddened by the accidents we report on, we hope that through knowledge of these accidents, individuals will exercise caution in order to avoid similar accidents in the future. These reports are not solicitations for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. We hope for the quickest recovery for those involved in these accidents.