A fall from a roof can change your life in an instant. As a roofer or construction worker, your ability to do your job depends on your physical health. Suddenly, you are not just dealing with the pain. Paying bills, providing for your family and whether you can even...
After Accidents
Year: 2025
When traveling to an offshore job site results in injury
Many offshore workers commute by crew boat, helicopter or company-arranged transportation, often over long distances and in unpredictable conditions. Travel is a necessary routine part of offshore work. Unfortunately, a journey to and from an offshore job site can be...
What kinds of burns are covered by workers’ compensation?
Getting burned at work isn’t just painful; it can take you off the job and leave you with bills. However, workers’ comp doesn’t cover every burn injury. Here’s what needs to be true for your burn to qualify under Texas workers’ compensation. The burn must happen while...
How does age affect your workers’ compensation claim in Texas?
When it comes to workers' compensation claims in Texas, numerous factors can influence your case outcome. One often overlooked factor is age. Your age might play a significant role in how your workers' compensation claim proceeds. This applies whether you are a...
Cellphone distraction lasts longer than many drivers realize
If someone is on their phone while behind the wheel, they are distracted. Nonetheless, many drivers believe they can still drive safely while texting, reading emails, or even taking pictures and videos. However, statistics clearly show that cellphone use while driving...
What does ‘temporary total disability’ mean for Texas workers?
Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits help you stay financially steady when a work injury keeps you from earning an income. They apply when you can’t return to any kind of work, even light duty, and your doctor confirms you’re still under treatment. Here’s what...
What is the deadliest job risk for longshoremen?
Longshoremen and harbor workers have very dangerous professions. They work long hours in a position that may require physically-demanding tasks. They may often need to work even when the weather is dangerous. They are also in close proximity to the water and to...
Differences between Jones Act claims and workers’ comp
Maritime work in Texas is important. Ports on the Gulf of Mexico support shipping, oil and trade. This work is dangerous. When injuries happen, workers often ask if they fall under the Jones Act or workers' compensation. The answer changes rights and recovery. Who...
The unfortunate limits of brain healing after accidents
Healing and recovery can take time after car accidents. The exact timeframe depends on a variety of factors, such as the type of injury and the care that the patient receives. If you are injured in a car accident, for example, your medical team should be able to work...
Being seen is key to cyclists’ safety
While there is a lot of animosity toward cyclists from some quarters, most drivers are reasonable people and the last thing they would want to do is hurt another road user, be that a cyclist or anyone else. One complaint you sometimes hear from drivers is that...
