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...
After Accidents
Year: 2023
Burn injuries and emotional trauma
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...
Beware of eye injury hazards at work
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...
Common truck driver injuries
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...
Being careful on social media after a car accident
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...
A look at orthopedic trauma: Have you suffered it?
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...
How your age may impact your workers’ compensation claim
Age can play a significant role in determining the outcome of a workers' compensation claim. As individuals age, their bodies undergo natural changes, making them more susceptible to certain injuries and medical conditions. Here, you can learn more about how age can...
How a traumatic brain injury can change someone’s life
One of the most debilitating injuries a person could suffer is largely invisible. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be the result of someone falling or a very violent car crash. It could also be the result of oxygen deprivation or percussive force if someone is...
Incidents on fishing vessels may leave people unable to work
Professional fishermen work very exhausting and demanding jobs. They may have to report for work long before the sun rises and may work for much longer than the average person in a factory or retail environment. They are also at significantly elevated risk for injury...
The most dangerous work environment isn’t what people expect
There are dangers involved in every job, but some careers are simply more risky than others. Anyone questioned about what the most dangerous professions are might rattle off the careers where people are more likely to die, including professional fishermen, forestry or...