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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...
When you use a traditional workers' comp claim, it doesn't matter who caused the injury. This is a no-fault system. You don't have to prove that your employer was at fault and it doesn't matter if you were at fault. You are still covered by workers’ comp laws if you got hurt on the job. In some...
Without question, San Antonio truck accidents are dangerous to other motorists and passengers. Many of those who survive these crashes often suffer from catastrophic injuries, including: Spinal cord damage Traumatic brain injury Broken or crushed limbs Internal injuries Most trucking companies and...
When you see someone's headlights looming large in the rearview mirror, it feels concerning. You know that that driver is tailgating you and that they may cause an accident if anything happens. Even if nothing does, you're stressed the whole time by the vehicle that is just too close to your car....
People who work in the oil field have very physically demanding jobs. These come with serious risks. It’s up to the employers to ensure their workers have the safety equipment and guidelines they need. There’s no room for a lax approach to safety. There are several hazards that are common in this...
There are a lot of potential hazards when you work in an oilfield. You have to work with heavy machinery, which could malfunction or break. You have to work around other employees who could make mistakes. It can be a very physically demanding job, which just increases your odds of suffering an...
The car wreck happened so fast you barely remember it. The other driver – who was running some errands for their boss at the time and distracted by their phone – was clearly at fault. If the other driver caused your injuries, why should their boss have to pay? That’s where the legal concept of...
