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Delayed injury symptoms could cause permanent brain damage
After a car accident on the Texas freeway, you may feel considerably shaken up. However, you walk away from the collision counting your blessings that a few bruises and a headache seem to be all you have suffered. At The Law Offices of Miller Bicklein,…
Life-saving technology on large trucks
Passenger vehicles practically drive themselves these days, with automatic braking and parallel parking systems, cruise control, and warnings and alerts for almost any danger on the Texas roadways. But what about large trucks? According to Forbes magazine, the deaths in large truck crashes have increased…
Spreading safety awareness in the roofing industry
In the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, countless Texans are in need of new homes — but the task, of course, is easier said than done. For various reasons, including the high demand for contractors, there is now a massive shortage for construction workers…
I may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Is this a work injury?
If you think you have carpal tunnel syndrome, depending on your job, it could certainly be work related. Carpal tunnel syndrome tends to cause one or both hands to become weak or numb. You may also be feeling tingling or even pain. Ultimately, you may…
When your health is at risk on an oil field
On the oil fields in Texas, literally every part of your body is vulnerable. While oil and gas extraction companies can lower the risks by following safety standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the health hazards associated with your job cannot be…
How to deal with the threats of fire on the Texas oil fields
If you are making a living on the Texas oil fields, you will be only too aware of the dangers of your job. Working on and around drilling rigs and other heavy equipment poses multiple safety hazards and a constant risk of severe injuries or…
Job training may be a workers’ compensation benefit
Workplace injuries could leave employees sitting at home wondering if they will ever be able to rejoin the Texas company where they have spent their career thus far. Losing the ability to do that job can be devastating, and the isolation during recovery may be…
What is the role of a traffic accident investigator?
After a crash, you may feel you were not at fault. Taking pictures and speaking to witnesses may help your case, but gathering evidence at the crash site is often a job for a professional. Responding to traffic accidents is one of the duties of…
What rights do I have if I suffer an injury on the job?
If you experience an injury while working in Texas, there is a good chance you have plenty of rights under Texas’ Workers’ Compensation program. This can be so even if you were somewhat negligent and largely caused your own injury. As noted by the Texas…
Both sudden and subtle health problems may be job related
Whether you can point to a specific moment when you were injured at your Texas workplace, or you gradually began to suspect that something was wrong, you may be eligible for assistance in paying for the medical expenses caused by the health problem. We at…
The long recovery from a limb amputation
You will likely never forget the accident and the horrifying results. Whether the amputation occurred at the scene of the incident or the extensive injuries gave doctors no choice but to surgically remove the limb, you are undoubtedly struggling with many emotions and fears about…
Truckers can lower accident risks
The responsibility for sharing the roads in Texas belongs to all motorists, including both passenger vehicle drivers and large truck operators. According to GTG Technology Group, when an accident involving a truck and a passenger vehicle is due to driver error, data shows that truckers…
OSHA requires appropriate hard hats in the oil fields
People who are working in the oil fields of Texas should have the appropriate personal protective equipment. Some of these are optional, and workers may purchase these items themselves. Others, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to provide. One of these is…
Driver flees the scene after striking and dragging skateboarder
Skateboarding can be a fast and fun way to get from point A to point B in San Antonio, but just like pedestrians, skateboarders are vulnerable to vehicles when they leave the sidewalks. When they ride against traffic, keep to the sides of the road…
Appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim
After an on-the-job injury in Texas, our team at The Law Offices of Miller & Bicklein, P.C., understands the strain that dealing with the workers’ compensation system may cause for someone who is hurting. Your situation may become even more difficult if your employer or…
Who should pay for your commercial vehicle accident?
Commercial vehicles are a crucial part of the American and Texas economies. Trucks and other large vehicles transport goods across the country, but in addition to the important role they play, truckers and commercial drivers have a special responsibility as well. These drivers are particularly…
Reporting workplace injuries for workers’ comp and OSHA
Workers in Texas should be protected from injuries, illnesses and fatalities on the job. State and federal agencies are in place to support and protect employees by enforcing employer compliance to safety regulations. According to Chron.com, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration gathers information about…
What does research say about truck driver health?
You may have a hard time staying healthy if you work long hours or sit for hours at a time at your job in Texas, or if you have trouble sleeping. The truck driver next to you may be going through the same struggle. As…
Hazards associated with fracking
People with experience in operations using hydraulic fracturing to extract oil from the shale deep beneath Texas are probably familiar with some of the risks everyone on the site is exposed to. According to Safety+Health magazine, these dangers are causing some concern for the U.S.…
Examining the dangers of eating while driving
Enjoying a cup of coffee on the way to work. Grabbing a burger while on the go. These are activities that many in San Antonio do every day while driving. Yet at the same time, these same people would likely not dare to drink and…
Is your work-related back pain a cause for concern?
As someone who works in the Texas oil drilling industry, you likely find your job fast-paced and exciting. You may enjoy the feeling of tiredness after a hard day’s work, and you may also feel a sense of pride in the work that you accomplish.…
Return-to-work procedures benefit employers and injured workers
When you are injured on the job in Texas and you are unable to perform your regular work duties, you and your employer both suffer. We at The Law Offices of Miller & Bicklein, P.C., have often provided counsel to people who have not fully…
Significant factors related to workboat accidents
While some occupations in Texas come with more potentially dangerous working conditions than others, the maritime industry faces a large number of barge accidents in general. Injuries in this industry can result from malfunctioning operations, slips and falls, tugboat accidents and heavy equipment, among many…
WC insurance claims reveal high risk for oil and gas workers
The oil and gas industry plays a vital role in the Texas economy, and provides many people with a steady source of work. Those in the oil fields face high on-the-job accident risks, though, and according to Texas Mutual Insurance Company, one of these is…
What the FMCSA is doing to improve the safety of large trucks
Texas roadways are full of tractor trailers carrying goods from one end of the country to the other. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration notes that the 5 million commercial vehicle operators have considerable responsibilities that go beyond those of the 250 million motorists in…
Oil field accidents: the tragic causes
Any area with an abundance of pipelines and oil wells can become a hazardous site in certain circumstances. Disasters such as oil drilling platform explosions are rare in Texas, but experts warn of other dangers to avoid in such industries. Explosions are rare in the…
A crush injury on the oilfield can crush your financial stability
An emergency room physician in Texas who served in Iraq as a U.S. Army major says the work he does in peacetime prepared him for war. He deals with countless injuries — some of which follow car crashes and accidents on construction sites. However, he…
Road rage risks and how to avoid them
During high traffic times on the streets and highways of San Antonio, it may be easy for drivers to get exasperated and angry at delays and the conduct of other drivers. Acting out through driving behaviors may seem like a natural response. In fact, according…
Reducing risks from flammable vapors and heavy machinery
Knowing how to safely use equipment and identify hazards on the oil fields of Texas is essential. Even a small slip-up could cause you serious injuries, but the circumstances that lead to an accident could be beyond your control. The legal team at The Law…
Impact when Texas employers opt out of workers’ comp
A Texas employer that decides to opt out of the state’s workers’ compensation system is commonly referred to as nonsubscriber. Although injured employees of nonsubscribers cannot file claims with the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation, those employees are still afforded certain statutory safeguards under Texas…
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