Cruise ships are busy places, and there are usually a lot of people in high spirits onboard. As usual in those kinds of situations, accidents can and do happen – and people sometimes end up going overboard. Unfortunately, the odds of survival once someone goes...
On a motorcycle, any crash with another vehicle is dangerous. The motorcyclist is almost always in vastly greater danger because of the smaller size of their vehicle. They don’t have nearly the protection that someone in a car has, even when wearing a motorcycle...
Those who choose to work at the harbor join a profession that requires multiple skills. The work can be physically and mentally taxing. It can include loading and unloading cargo, securing goods within their vessels, inspecting for damage, and creating plans to help...
When most people hear of a car accident, they often just think of the immediate aftermath, such as the number of people involved, if there were any injuries or death, and damage to vehicles and property. However, for those involved in catastrophic car accidents, the...
Texans are used to extreme summer heat. However, this year has brought record-breaking temperatures throughout the state and many parts of the country for days on end. That’s why it’s crucial to take care of yourself and your car whether you’re running errands around...
If you suffered a serious second- or third-degree burn in an auto accident or on-the-job injury, your recovery can be both long and painful. But many burn survivors underestimate the mental and emotional consequences of their burns. The more serious the burn, the more...
Occupational eye injuries are a common yet preventable issue in various workplaces. These injuries can significantly affect the affected individual's health and livelihood. The effects of a work-related eye injury can range from minor irritations to trauma that can...
Long-haul truck drivers in Texas suffer many different types of on-the-job injuries that can keep them away from their rigs for substantial periods. A significant percentage of problems involve injuries to the arms, neck and back. Why do these problems occur so...
If you have recently been injured in a car accident, you will want to be careful on social media until you have received all of the compensation you are owed. Ideally, you’ll want to stay off of social media entirely until any insurance matters and/or a personal...
Orthopedic injuries affect the musculoskeletal system. That includes all the bones, muscles, joints, cartilage, tendons and ligaments that run through our body. An acute orthopedic injury often involves damage to more than one of those. For example, a hard fall may...