Many risks come with working in an oil field. One of these is the chance of a fire or explosion. These events can cause catastrophic injuries that significantly impact the victim’s life. Burns that occur during a fire or explosion can range from minor to major. These...
The manufacturers of motor vehicles design them to bend and crumple in certain ways during collisions. Proper design can drastically reduce the likelihood of people dying in a crash. However, vehicles that experience significant damage can still cause catastrophic...
Winter is approaching which means darker mornings and evenings for most of us. To those who drive regularly, this presents some unique challenges. Studies indicate that over half of all fatal accidents occur at night time when it’s dark. Why is driving in the dark...
Certain types of catastrophic injuries require a more measured response than others. Someone with a soft tissue injury after a car crash will probably only need to file a basic insurance claim, but someone with a more severe injury that will result in lingering...
Drunk driving crashes often leave innocent people injured and coping with significant financial challenges. They may then need to look into options for obtaining compensation. When the driver's insurance isn't enough, people may worry about covering their losses. One...
Speeding, aggression and drunkenness are all leading causes of auto accidents. A car accident can lead to longer-term disabilities, such as paralysis and memory loss. Many car accidents are fatal. One of the biggest causes of auto accidents is distractions. A...
The Texas oil fields are known for their vast oil and natural gas production, making them a crucial part of the state’s economy. However, the nature of the industry also brings its fair share of workplace hazards. Safety measures and protocols are essential to help...
A wrongful death claim is designed to compensate the loved ones of the victim for their losses – and the loss of the deceased’s income and financial support to their family is often a big factor in many claims where a wage-earner is killed. What happens, however, if...
Internal injuries are very problematic after something like a catastrophic car accident. They can sometimes go overlooked because there’s not clear exterior evidence of someone’s physical harm. But they can be very serious. In fact, it is technically possible for...
Handguns are supposed to be manufactured to a certain standard so that they can never fire accidentally. Naturally, this means that the gun should never be able to fire on its own, and one test that is used is known as the drop test, which checks to make sure a gun...
