El Paso Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Texas does not require workers’ compensation coverage
Workplace injuries can happen in multiple ways. Falls are common, as well as injuries caused by equipment which can cause significant harm to the worker. Workers who inhale toxic chemicals or are exposed to loud noises may also suffer injuries. They may even occur in...
Spinal cord injuries and their long-term consequences
The human body has the incredible ability to heal and sometimes reverse the devastating effects of illnesses and injuries. Despite this capability, not all individuals who suffer serious harm are able to regain their full physical potential. El Paso residents who have...
How hazardous is truck driving?
Truck drivers have a reputation for having the grit to drive thousands of miles to haul their load to its destination on time. But even though truckers are tough, when they are injured on the job it can be deadly. Fighting fatigue, avoiding smaller vehicles on the...
Bryan fatal construction site accident
Workplaces generally can be dangerous, but construction sites can be especially dangerous because of the use of heavy machinery and uneven land. This danger was highlighted recently in Bryan, Texas, in a fatal construction site accident. The accident According to the...
Musculoskeletal injuries in truck drivers
Occupational hazards exist in all industries and types of employment. While some workers are more susceptible to falls and burns, others may be more likely to have injuries from machinery than others. Truck drivers in Texas and throughout the country are subject to a...
Can I see my own doctor after being hurt on the job?
If you work a manual labor job, such as in construction, manufacturing or shipping or moving, you are more likely at some point to suffer a workplace injury. For construction workers, you could take a nasty fall or experience a devastating crush injury. For those in...
How to tell if your employer subscribes to workers’ compensation coverage
When an employee is injured while on the job, they may think they are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. But in Texas, an employer does not have to subscribe to workers’ compensation. There are many companies in Texas, including Walmart, who choose not to...
Jobs without workers’ compensation coverage: notification rules
Unlike many states in the union, Texas is unique in that it does not require employers to have workers’ compensation insurance. Instead, many have nonsubscriber insurance. There are many potential challenges if there is no workers’ compensation. Understanding how to...
How well are Texas truckers covered in the event of an accident?
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...
Trench collapse kills construction worker
Construction workers whose jobs require them to work below grade face a special hazard: the risk that the sides of the excavation may collapse without warning. In such cases, the worker often has little or no warning of the impending accident and are unable to take...