Oil and gas work comes with many serious job hazards. Oil and gas professionals are at risk of vehicle collisions and chemical exposure. They can fall from a significant elevation or get hurt while working below grade in a pit or trench. Vehicles are a source of risk...
Semi-trucks have much longer stopping distances than other vehicles. Drivers need to be aware of this, or they could find themselves in a position where they cannot stop in time to avoid a collision. Exactly how far any vehicle needs to stop is dependent on numerous...
When a loved one dies due to someone else's negligence, your family may face both grief and financial hardship. Texas law gives eligible family members the right to pursue compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. Who can file and why it matters Under Texas Civil...
Phantom limb syndrome sometimes happens after an amputation injury. A person may feel burning, tingling, pain or other sensations. It essentially still feels like the limb exists, even though they can physically see that it does not. What is often happening is that...
A traumatic spinal cord injury can change nearly every part of a person’s daily life within seconds. Serious falls, vehicle collisions and workplace accidents may leave victims facing not only immediate medical treatment but also years of physical and emotional...
Most people assume they have plenty of time to figure things out after a serious accident. You deal with the injuries first and handle everything else later on. It’s an assumption that has cost accident victims thousands, sometimes everything. Texas law gives injured...
People who are involved in a car crash or certain other accidents might suffer from a traumatic brain injury. The effects of these injuries vary, depending on many factors. The location, severity and type of injury all play a role in how the victim will be impacted. ...
An oilfield injury can upend your life in an instant and workers' compensation may not cover everything you've lost. Why workers' comp may not be enough Texas is the only state that allows employers to opt out of workers' compensation coverage. When your employer opts...
Inadequate driver training is one of the causes of truck accidents. Some drivers on the road are not adequately skilled to handle the massive trucks they are operating, or are not prepared for hazards. They are more likely to cause an accident. So, how should a truck...
Many catastrophic car crashes begin with totally reasonable driving decisions. A motorist uses their turn signal, waits for a break in traffic and then turns left. Unfortunately, an approaching driver may have ignored their signal or failed to monitor the intersection...
