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The state of Texas is known for many things including, the Alamo, barbecue and live music. Unfortunately, the state holds another distinction that is as dangerous as it is frustrating: According to the American Automobile Association or AAA, Texas leads the country in fatal wrong-way car...
Many motorists claim to be safe drivers. Unfortunately, those are the same drivers you may notice checking their phones in heavy traffic, barely stopping at stop signs or for red lights and engaging in other reckless driving habits. While you can't control what other motorists do, you can make...
If you work the hydraulic fracturing field, more commonly known as "fracking," then it's unlikely that you need anyone to tell you how dangerous this oil and gas work is. Many workers in this industry spend their days using heavy equipment or inserting giant drills into the ground to see whether...
You were injured in a workplace accident, and your injury is serious enough to keep you out of work for a while. You dutifully reported your injury to your employer right away, followed all the proper steps to obtain medical treatment, filed your claim and waited. Now, you’re either still waiting...
When it comes to buying a car, people tend not to be all that risky with their color choices. The majority of American cars that are sold in a given year tend to be white, black, gray and silver. Overall, black and white lead the way. If you have started feeling like all cars on the road look the...
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...
As a road construction worker, you know that many projects get underway in the summer -- when Texas is at its hottest, and local motorists as well as tourists are out on the road. This makes for a dangerous time of the year for you and your colleagues. Work in this industry is inherently...
There are many injuries that someone may suffer in an auto accident. Compartment syndrome is one of them. Compartment syndrome can be very painful. It involves a buildup of swelling and pressure in the muscles of a person's arms and legs. This buildup of pressure can affect circulation to those...
In construction and other industries, there are a few accidents that are more common than others. These injuries are often so severe that they lead to fatalities, which is why these accidents are called the fatal four. The fatal four include accidents such as falls, being struck by an object,...
It is safe to say that most oil and gas workers are aware of the many accident and injury risks associated with their occupations. Unfortunately, not many people understand that such jobs may also pose a risk of developing occupational illnesses. What are some illnesses inherent to oil field...
