Workplace Accidents

Extreme heat is common in Texas, especially during the summer. For people who work outside or in hot buildings, it can be dangerous. But are employers in Lubbock…

A work injury can be devastating and set you back for months while you try to heal, limiting your ability to work and earn an income. In the…

Construction is an important but dangerous job. It involves heavy machines and complex work. Even with safety rules, accidents still happen. Some have caused great damage and loss…

America’s History of Workplace Injuries Conditions have changed for the better, but through the years and across various industries, US workplace history is littered with major disasters, both…

If you were electrocuted at work, it is critical you know your legal options. While you may survive the on-the-job accident, your life will probably be changed because…

A crush injury is any injury or injuries that occur to any part of the body when it is when force or pressure is put on a body…

When a worker dies on the job, the employer may be held responsible for damages to surviving family members. The outcome of a potential wrongful death case will…

One of the most useful machines in a number of industries, including construction, warehousing, and manufacturing, is the forklift. When used properly, a forklift can go a long way…

In most cases, when you have been injured on the job, the only way you can recover compensation from your employer will be through the workers’ compensation system. Anyone who collects workers’ compensation in Texas for their workplace injury of illness is prohibited from filing a standard lawsuit for related damages because the law says that a workers’ compensation claim is an “exclusive remedy” for any such injury or illness.