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Workers in the onshore oil drilling industry in Texas face an endless list of workplace injury hazards. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the injury risks drilling workers have to deal with are significantly more than those faced by workers in other industries. Hazards range from falls and...
It is optional for employers in Texas to carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, those who do must comply with rules and regulations. Similarly, employees covered by workers’ compensation may not sue employers, except in cases of gross negligence by the employer. Employer misconduct could...
Oil field workers in Texas face an endless list of occupational hazards on every shift they work. According to safety authorities, three in five fatal oil field accidents involve caught-in or struck-by hazards. Workers in the oil and gas industry risk these injuries at all stages of well...
When you go to work each day, you no doubt reasonably expect to carry out your duties in much the same manner as you did the previous day. While unforeseen circumstances may arise, your day-to-day Texas workplace experiences are likely somewhat usual. Whether you’re behind a desk in an office or...
In 2012, Fabian Escobedo fell asleep at the wheel of his semi-truck. The truck veered off the road and flipped over, resulting in Escobedo’s death. Escobedo’s surviving family, his parents and sister, received compensation through Fabian’s worker’s compensation policy, but sued trucking company...
When driving is a regular part of your day to day life, it’s easy to forget you’re operating dangerous machinery each time you get behind the wheel. The average U.S. car weighs about two tons and may travel at legal speeds of up to 80 mph on some interstates. But while most drivers understand the...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has various standards set to help combat some of the hazards that workers face. Overall, the agency's standards are meant to hold employers accountable for the working conditions of the employees. When the regulations the agency upholds are...
A person who is involved in a wreck may suffer from serious injuries. If the crash wasn't their fault, they may opt to seek compensation for the damages they have. One thing to remember if you're the injured party is that you have a duty to mitigate the damages. A personal injury lawsuit requires...
When you suffer injuries in a work-related accident, you know how important it is to get financial help quickly. When you can't work, you can't support your Texas family and pay for things you need. This is why workers' compensation benefits exist. The intent of this type of insurance is to...
Autonomous vehicles are a fairly common topic of discussion these days. The chief operating officer (COO) of one company, Plus.ai, believes that self-driving semitrucks might actually be ready for the roads before driverless cars. These findings came late last year when one of the company's trucks...
