Personal Injury
What to Do After a Burn Injury at Work
An important element of workplace safety is being aware of hazards that could cause a worker serious injury. Each year thousands of workers suffer from thermal, chemical, or electrical burns in the workplace. Many of Texas’s workers have jobs in the energy, manufacturing, and food-service industries, all of which have the potential to cause those…
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What You Should Do Immediately After a Car Accident
Even though no one expects to be in a car accident when they get into their car each day, it is necessary to know what to do just in case the worst happens. When you are in a car accident, your body and mind will respond in different ways that may make it difficult to…
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What Can Cause a Construction Worker to Be Killed?
Construction work is serious business in Houston as new high-rise office buildings, luxury apartments, and roads are being built every day all over the city. Construction work is hazardous, though, and places workers in dangerous situations that can be deadly. Construction workers are killed far too often in the United States. The Bureau of Labor…
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How Many Accidents are Caused by Tailgating?
While driving on the highway, it is not uncommon to see a driver getting as close as possible to a vehicle that is traveling a bit slower than surrounding traffic. We all get frustrated with drivers who do not keep up with the flow of traffic around us, but following the vehicle in front of…
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Effects of Accidents in the Workplace
Business owners and employers are required to put forth their best efforts to keep their workers safe. Unfortunately, even with appropriate safety protocols and training put into place, workplace accidents still occur and seriously injure or kill workers. The aftermath of a workplace accident, especially one in which a worker died, can have incredibly long-lasting…
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How Do Speed Limits Affect the Safety of Passengers in Car Accidents?
Ever since the car was invented, drivers have been expected to travel at reasonable speeds that take into consideration the road, traffic around them, and weather conditions. The invention of speed limits came about to ensure that all drivers understood what speeds are safe while driving on the road. As the population has grown, along…
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5 Main Causes of Motorcycle Crashes
Riding a motorcycle in Texas is a thrilling experience. With flat stretches of highways, motorcyclists can ride at high speeds across the state while enjoying the Texas scenery. Riding a motorcycle comes with serious dangers that all riders should be aware of. Even the most experienced motorcyclist can get into a devastating accident and be…
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7 Distracted Driving Statistics All Texas Drivers Should Know
Distracted driving is on the rise in the United States and is one of the main causes of car accidents in Texas. If a driver becomes distracted, even if only for a few seconds to check a text message or reach for an item, they will not be able to respond to a sudden change…
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What Happens in a Work Injury Case Where There Is No Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Being injured while on the job is a painful, confusing, and stressful experience that can leave a worker wondering what their next steps are and if they are going to be able to continue working and supporting their family. The first thing many employees think of after suffering a work injury and seeking medical treatment…
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Riding Motorcycles Safely When It Rains
Riding a motorcycle can be especially challenging when it is raining or during other inclement weather conditions. For many Texans, a motorcycle is their only form of transportation and taking a day off from work may not be possible just because it is raining. Motorcyclists can ride safely when road conditions are wet. Read below to find out what happens to the road when it rains and how to stay safe while riding your motorcycle in wet conditions.
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- Bad Faith Insurance
- Bus Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Construction Injuries
- Dangerous Drugs
- Defective Devices
- Distracted Driving
- Drunk Driving
- Maritime and Offshore Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Oilfield Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Personal Injury
- Refinery Explosion
- Truck Accidents
- Workplace Accidents
- Wrongful Death
