Recent Blog Posts
Pipeline Accident Injures Seven, Kills One
A San Antonio man was killed and several others were injured when a Midland County gas pipeline exploded earlier this summer. Learn more about the accident below, and contact an experienced Texas workplace accident attorney if you’ve been hurt on the job at a pipeline or construction site. Explosion along the El Paso Natural… Read More »
New Therapy Shown to Reduce Pain in CRPS Sufferers
Researchers in Switzerland have recently learned that virtual reality may prove to be an effective tool in providing pain relief to victims of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Read on to learn about the innovative new technique to reduce the painful effects of this condition, and contact a seasoned Texas attorney for help in… Read More »
Victims of Valero Facility Explosion File Lawsuit
In an earlier post, we shared details about a recent explosion in a Texas City Valero refinery which left several employees with serious injuries. The injured workers of the refinery explosion file a case in court seeking money damages for their injuries. Read on to learn more about their claims and why they believe… Read More »
What You Need to Know about Burn Injuries
Burn injuries can be extremely painful and costly injuries. Many workers in chemical, refinery, electrical, or construction work run the risk of on-the-job burns, but there are numerous burn hazards in the home as well. If you’ve suffered a burn injury, it’s important to understand the nature of these injuries and how best to… Read More »
Explosion at Texas City Valero Refinery Injures Four
An explosion at the Texas City Valero Refinery between Houston and Galveston sent four contractors to the hospital for injuries and caused a fire which took hours to contain. Read on to learn more about the gasoline refinery accident, and contact a Texas workplace accident lawyer if you have questions after suffering injuries on… Read More »
Study Finds Speeding Causes as Many Crashes as Drunk Driving
Whether it’s because we are late to arrive at our destination or simply excited to be on an open stretch of road, most everyone has driven faster than the posted speed limit at one time or another. The potential consequences of driving too fast are often disregarded, such as how the sudden appearance of… Read More »
Study Finds Drowsy Driving a Factor in Substantial Share of Car Accidents
While not every driver complies with the laws on drunken driving, the average American motorist is aware of the potential risks involved in driving after having had an unsafe amount to drink. Due to the risks imposed on other motorists and roadway occupants, driving under the influence is viewed as a morally-reprehensible, shameful behavior…. Read More »
Explosion at oil/gas Drill Site Results in Multiple Fatalities
An explosion at an Oklahoma oil and gas well resulted in the deaths of five men, as well as burn injuries to a sixth man. The US Chemical Safety Board is now investigating the incident, which some state officials believe was caused by defective equipment. Learn more about the tragic accident below, and contact… Read More »
Fatal Workplace Injuries Rise for Third Consecutive Year
Recently-released data shows that the total number of fatal accidents on the job rose for yet another year, and that the reasons that workers are dying on the job have begun to shift in troubling new directions. Read on to learn about the most recent data on fatal workplace injuries in the US, and… Read More »
Rise in Roadway Fatalities in 2016 Marks Third Straight Year of Roadway Deaths
According to NHTSA, which gathers data on the causes of motor vehicle accidents from local agencies, the total number of fatal accidents caused by distracted drivers fell in 2016 by 2.2% to account for only 9.2% of all fatal roadway injuries. Within the category of all distracted-driving-related accidents, 448 fatal crashes were attributed to… Read More »
