Do you know the top questions to ask before hiring an accident lawyer? There are a million questions that you could ask, but we’ve compiled a list of questions that will give you the most important information. What Cases Have You Represented That Were Similar to Mine? You want an … Continue reading
For most of human history, workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities were simply seen as an unfortunate but inevitable part of the job. Whether in agriculture, manufacturing, or the early days of the Industrial Revolution, workers faced significant risks without the benefit of modern safety protocols or protections. It wasn’t until … Continue reading
In the past, when an employee sustained an on-the-job injury he or she would simply file a workers’ compensation claim and receive benefits covering medical expenses and a reasonable percentage of lost wages. Most employers under state laws are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. It’s a “no-fault” system, meaning … Continue reading
The oil industry has seen more fatalities from explosions than any other private industry, according to an Environment & Energy Daily article on WyoFile. More than 10 percent of all job-related fatalities can be directly attributed to oil industry explosions and fires – despite the fact the oil industry only employs approximately one percent … Continue reading
Certain types of jobs pose a far higher risk to employees than others. Construction workers, oil rig workers, and miners are just a few of the occupations having a high risk of suffering from injuries. Accidents in the workplace can and do happen all the time. Equipment failure is a … Continue reading
Work in the oil fields can be a dangerous prospect. From falling debris to explosions, oil industry workers face a range of threats on an almost daily basis. Yet, considering the potential for catastrophe in the world of the oil industry, smaller scale, less obvious dangers can easily go ignored. … Continue reading
Years ago, the Gulf of Mexico witnessed the worst accidental oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry. Known as the BP oil disaster or the Macondo blowout, the Deepwater Horizon incident was not just an ecological nightmare; the explosion that triggered it claimed the lives of 11 men … Continue reading
When we say someone has been “in the trenches,” we mean they have done the tough, grueling work that had to be done. People in the construction industry can relate to this, but for some, being in the trenches is what they literally do every day. And unfortunately, working in … Continue reading
Muscle strains are the leading cause of workplace injuries in Texas, according to a new study by Travelers Insurance. The company’s workers’ compensation data show that muscle strains accounted for a quarter of on-the-job injuries in the state in 2013. In fact, there were more muscle strains than the next … Continue reading
Accidents in the workplace are extremely common, despite everyone’s best efforts to avoid them. Often times, workers end up injured as the result of an accident, with many suffering time away from the job due to broken bones, pain, and other injury effects. At other times, however, workers may not … Continue reading
