Don’t let the Texas heat fool you – the waters off the coast can actually get quite cold in the winter. While water temps tend to hover around 86F in July and August, temperatures plummet to about 53F in January. Those chilly waters bring increased risks to maritime...
Fatigue is a silent but dangerous contributor to accidents and injuries in various industries, particularly longshore work and maritime operations. These demanding fields require workers to juggle handling heavy equipment, operating in challenging weather conditions...
Burns can be extremely painful. Not only that but in some cases, the damage done by burns can be permanent. This all depends on the extent of the injury. Burns are classified by degree, ranging from first degree to fourth degree. Outlined below is an overview of the...
If you contributed to your workplace accident, does it mean you are automatically barred from claiming workers’ compensation benefits? The short answer is no, and you probably still have a valid claim. Here is what you need to know. Workers’ compensation operates on a...
When being followed by a tailgater, some drivers will respond by “brake checking” the other car. This just means that they suddenly and unexpectedly stomp on their brakes. The quick reduction in speed is designed to get the tailgater to back up. They almost get...
When people seek compensation after a car accident, they often begin with their medical bills. Maybe they suffered a traumatic brain injury in the car crash, and they had to spend a week in the hospital. It cost tens of thousands of dollars, and they want to be...
Longshoremen are blue-collar workers who perform jobs at harbors. Their jobs are partially terrestrial and partially maritime. While they may load and unload off of docks, they may also have to enter or access vessels. Therefore, there are substantially more workplace...
When someone gets injured on the job in Texas, they may be eligible for workers’ comp benefits. These generally will cover the cost of medical care that is necessary after the accident – such as emergency surgery or a trip to the hospital. Workers’ comp also usually...
You get into a car accident, and you’re fortunate not to be seriously injured. You’re able to climb out of the wreckage and sit on the side of the road, waiting for emergency response crews to get to the scene. When those crews arrive, they ask you if you would like...
Fog can be a very complex hazard for drivers. It may not technically affect the road surface the way that rain or snow would, but it does impact visibility. It can also come on very suddenly. A driver may have clear roads for the majority of their trip and then...