Contacting an attorney right away can have a serious impact on your injury case.
You get seriously injured in a fall at work. It’s not your fault. Your fall-arrest system failed. You had been complaining for weeks about how it was outdated and may not work when needed, but your employer refused to upgrade it. As such, you believe their negligence led to the injuries -- you may...
Dealing with an injury is often the prime focus after a workplace accident. Whether you need to visit an on-site nurse's office or leave your job to go to the hospital, getting medical care right away is best for you. A quick diagnosis and treatment can decrease your recovery time and improve your...
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...
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...
Businesses can gain significant advantages through the use of night shifts. By operating around the clock, they can maximize production and make the best use of their premises. There are other benefits to carrying out work when most people are sleeping. Undertaking vital repairs at night can...
If you get injured on the job, your second priority -- right after getting proper medical care for your injuries -- is to officially report the incident to your employer. They may already know what happened or at least that an incident occurred, but you want to officially report it so that they...
Workers in various industries in San Antonio face burn injury risks. The upcoming National Burn Awareness Week will underscore the importance of learning to recognize the severity of burn injuries. Sometimes, damaged nerve endings mask the pain of third-degree burn injuries, delaying critically...
Whether you’ve been working in the Texas oil industry for more than a decade or have recently begun a new career in this field, you undoubtedly know that such work can be both grueling and exhausting. It’s not uncommon to put in 12-hour shifts on a rig. You may also be at great risk for injury,...
Oil field workers in Texas who do not receive sufficient safety training and proper personal protective equipment are at risk of suffering severe injuries or worse. Although most oil field accidents are preventable, violations of safety standards often lead to oil field accidents. Oil drilling is...
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics records indicate that 1,008 construction workers were killed in work-related accidents during 2018. This statistic underscores the dangerous conditions industry workers in Texas and across the country face. Safety authorities identified the top six safety hazards....
