According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 28 people are killed in Texas and around the country every day by drunk drivers. Alcohol-related accidents are handled much like any other type of car accident. However, when the time comes to file a...
After Accidents
Year: 2022
Understanding Amazon’s warehouse accidents
A number of the workers' compensation claims in Texas come from workers who got injured while working in the Amazon warehouses. If you are an Amazon employee and have been injured while working in the warehouse, you may be wondering what you should do next. What kinds...
Classifying and treating third-degree burns
The severity of burns is classified by degrees. Third-degree burns are the highest levels of injury that are treated immediately. Otherwise, the victim faces worsening symptoms and long-term health problems. In Texas, burn specialists use nationwide health care...
Know your rights if you’re injured in a maritime accident
Working on the ocean or other large bodies of water near Texas exposes you to the threat of a maritime accident. Mishaps can occur quickly with cranes, ships, oil rigs or other large equipment. Commercial fishing Several factors can cause an accident when you're on a...
What are the different levels of burn injuries?
You never know when a serious accident might happen in Texas. Some can involve fires or explosions and leave you reeling with catastrophic burn injuries. If you were diagnosed with burns, you need to understand your condition. What are the different types of burn...
The scope of catastrophic injuries
Someone may hear standard legal and medical terms, but knowing a term and fully understanding it are not the same. For example, news reports might mention that Texas accident victims suffer from catastrophic injuries, but they might not think whiplash is catastrophic....
OSHA sees injuries to health care workers rise dramatically
In Texas and other states, conditions have created a much more dangerous work environment for health care workers. Between contagious illness, fatigue and overwork, and other factors, these workers are at higher risk than in the past. Health care worker risks OSHA has...
How to avoid distractions while driving
Distracted driving is a common cause of accidents that occur on Texas roads and others throughout the country. As a general rule, anything that takes your focus off of the road is considered to be a distraction that may increase your risk of being in a crash. However,...
The top 5 factors that lead to truck accidents in Texas
A truck accident isn't always the fault of the truck driver, but it does happen. There are several contributing factors that you should be aware of to have a better understanding of why a thorough investigation occurs for truck accident cases. Equipment failure An...
Rises in fatal poisoning accidents during pandemic
Recent increases in accidental poisonings have been connected to the coronavirus pandemic. Tens of thousands of people have poisoned themselves accidentally while using chemicals to clean and disinfect their homes and businesses. Poison control centers in Texas and...