Workplace injuries do not just occur in industries with working conditions that are considered dangerous, such as oilfields, manufacturing and construction. There are many risks involved in white collar office jobs in Texas and around the country that could lead to a workers' compensation claim....
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Month: April 2016
Injured in a car accident while at work? You may have a separate car accident claim.
For thousands of Texans, driving is part of their day to day job responsibilities. Whether that involves driving a car, a truck, a boat or any other vehicle, there is always the possibility of an accident.Many people know that if you are hurt on the job, you are likely eligible for workers'...
Texas leads the nation in oilfield accident fatalities
The oilfield has always been a dangerous location to work. With the recent oil boom in Texas and around the nation, the number of oilfield accidents has risen sharply. From 2008 to 2012, the total number of deaths reported from the oilfield was 545, according to the Houston Chronicle. Out of those...
Barriers on interstate requires truck drivers’ close attention
On a portion of Interstate 35 north of San Antonio, a back-to-back pair of traffic accidents has the local fire chief criticizing semi truck drivers for not being careful enough on that stretch of freeway.Both crashes happened in Salado, and took place just over an hour apart. Around 11 p.m. on...
What workers’ compensation will pay for in Texas
Not all workplace injuries are the same. Some incidents are relatively minor, and the victim needs just a few months off of work to recover. Sadly, other victims never fully recover from their on-the-job accidents. They may become permanently disabled and never work again. Some injuries are the...
Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving
Sometimes it seems like there aren't enough hours in a day. Many people are tempted to cut into sleep time to make it all fit, powering through the end of the day or the next day with coffee or sugar.More and more studies are showing just how dangerous this attitude toward sleep is and the...