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Work injuries can prove devastating for oil and gas professionals
Oil and gas workers receive competitive wages even when compared with other blue-collar employees. Their job is very demanding and comes with multiple major safety risks, so their employers generally need to offer competitive pay. Job risks for those in oil and gas jobs range from chemical...
Can an injured worker take their employer to court?
Getting hurt on the job might mean significant financial hardship for a worker and for their close family members. In some cases, a work injury is the result of a minor mistake by an injured worker or someone else on their team. Other times, workers feel very strongly that their employer is to...
Why would you make a third-party workers’ comp claim?
If you’re injured or develop an illness at work, then you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp benefits can help workers recover from their injuries by providing medical benefits and lost wages. Because Texas is a no-fault basis state, you may be eligible for benefits...
Fall prevention systems vs. fall arrest systems: What’s the difference?
If you work at heights, you face extra risks on the job. Now, “heights” can mean a lot of different things, depending on the context. It could be as simple as using a lift in a warehouse or as complex as working on a high-rise construction project. Many workers just spend time on ladders, rooftops...
Drug tests and workplace injuries: What you need to know
When someone gets hurt on the job, it automatically affects their employer’s bottom line. Naturally, a lot of employers (and their insurance companies) go out of their way to minimize their losses by looking for ways to minimize or outright deny a workers’ compensation claim. One way they do that...
Can you select your own doctor after a workplace injury?
When you get hurt on the job, it’s a painful reminder of how quickly your life could change. Now, you need to seek medical care and to go through a potentially long recovery. Who can help with that recovery? That depends on the doctor you choose. Short of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission...
Adapting to an amputation after a workplace accident
Workplace accidents that result in amputations change workers’ lives permanently. Amputations of fingers, toes, feet, legs, hands or arms may leave workers unable to work and earn an income. They may struggle with pain, anxiety and dysfunction within their own bodies. If you’re hurt on the job, it...
Are repetitive strain injuries more common among certain workers?
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) can be quite debilitating. They're unlike other medical conditions. Many individuals with RSIs will remain relatively asymptomatic or experience periodic discomfort for months, if not years. The conditions gradually become chronic as the damage to their tendons,...
Injured workers shouldn’t be left trying to cover bills
All workers should have a safe place to get their job duties done. This takes work on the part of the employer because they need to provide the protocol and tools to make this happen. While most companies take pride in having a good safety record, others really don't. Instead, they only worry...