When a person is hurt, they often go to a medical facility to treat their injuries. Workers who are employed by clinics, hospitals or other healthcare organizations can suffer injuries in the workplace and may need care as well. Patient care staff Healthcare workers...
A lot of people don’t realize it, but just about every workplace poses some sort of threat to employee safety. In many instances, the potential injuries associated with a workplace accident are relatively minor. However, under other circumstances, workers are placed...
Most workers in Texas are aware that the state has a limited workers compensation system that provides compensation for injuries that are suffered on the job. Unlike most states, however, Texas allows employers to decline workers compensation coverage for injuries...
Working in a warehouse is a physically demanding job, and employees face the risk of injury daily. What injuries do warehouse workers experience? 1. Forklift accidents Forklifts can help workers lift heavier loads, move warehouse inventory more quickly and improve...
The truck industry is an important essential service in the United States, and truckers must face daily on-the-job risks driving for long hours on the road. They encounter crowded highways in the summer months, hazardous weather conditions in winter, and the potential...
“Just a little knock to the head, buddy. Take a couple of ibuprofen, take the rest of the day off, and you’ll be right as rain by tomorrow.” That is what your manager said after the scaffold pole hit you. This morning you woke up and did not feel right. The alarm...
While many know the risks that machinery and trucking can pose to workers in Texas’s oil and gas industries, you may not know that danger could also be in the air around you as you work. Hydrogen sulfide, sometimes called H2S gas, can put you at risk, and poisoning...
There is no monetary value that a court can place on the loss of a loved one. When a death occurs wrongfully, at the action or inaction of a negligent party, there are types of compensation that those representing the deceased may obtain. These types of compensation...
If you’ve injured yourself on the job, you’ve likely filed a workers’ compensation claim. Pursuing this claim covers damages, as well as part of your lost wages. Many workers’ compensation claims receive approval, but some face denial. A rejected claim doesn’t mean...
Texas companies may present a serious threat to their employees if they fail to take proper steps to guard equipment. Machinery used in the manufacturing process can lead to catastrophic injuries and even fatalities from a range of workplace accidents. While the...