Helping Injured Texans Since 1994
Most employers in Texas make the decision to carry workers' compensation. If your employer participates and offers coverage, you have the right to make a claim if you suffer an injury on the job. You can also receive medical benefits for health issues related to your employment, like a repetitive...
Goods are taken in and out of the state of Texas largely by 18-wheeler trucks. This mode of transport is one of the most efficient ways to move large quantities of goods around. However, these vehicles can also be dangerous, particularly for smaller cars and motorcycles that have to share the...
If you work in the oil industry then handrails are something that you’re bound to have come across. Whether you’re heading up a stairway or making your way around the platform, handrails play a vital role in keeping you safe. Why are handrails so important? Maintaining your balance Depending on...
After being involved in a motor vehicle accident in Texas, it can be a difficult and confusing situation. Chances are you will have some questions about your rights and what options you have to recover compensation from the at-fault party. When there are disputes about who is responsible for the...
People who suffer a spinal cord injury have to realize that their back isn’t the only area of the body that’s affected by this type of injury. The reality for these individuals is that they can have many other symptoms. These other issues can lead to considerable medical care needs, which means...
Workers' compensation insurance protects you if you get hurt on the job in Texas. Most employers carry an insurance policy to protect the business from liability and cover their employees when they need medical care and will miss work because of an injury or illness that directly results from...
The majority of workers' compensation claims in Texas have to do with worker injuries. Someone hurt on the job or diagnosed with a medical condition because of the work that they do can report the issue to their employer, file a claim for benefits and get both treatment and disability pay. A...
People who work on oil rigs and in oil fields face all kinds of risks. Among those are heat-related illnesses like heat stress. The Texas summer heat can be particularly brutal on anyone who does physical labor outdoors. Basically, heat stress occurs when it’s so hot that a person can’t maintain a...
Often, we take the things that are most important to us for granted. Our vision is just one example. Our visual and perceptual systems make crucial decisions for us every second of the day. During a car accident, this can all be placed at risk. Injuries to the eyes and surrounding areas are not...
You get injured in a fall at work. You don't think it's that serious, so you don't tell anyone. But you can tell that it's a real problem when you wake up the next day and the pain has only gotten worse. What you're concerned about is the fact that you already left work without reporting it. Does...
