Workplace Accident Archives

December 5th, 2023

How to Prove a Texas Employer Was Negligent

When faced with a workplace accident, it can be easy to point fingers. A piece of machinery maybe should have been checked an extra time...

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October 9th, 2023

Informing Your Texas Employer of a Workplace Injury

Workers Comp, Workplace Accident

Enduring a workplace injury in Texas can be an overwhelming experience both physically and emotionally. While workers' compensation claims are a common avenue for seeking...

August 24th, 2023

What Professions Produce the Most Injuries?

Workplace Accident

While nearly all professions have risks (even seemingly safe environments like Walmart, Amazon, or Target), some jobs inherently expose workers to a higher likelihood of...

July 31st, 2023

Why Is Texas the Only State That Doesn’t Guarantee Workers’ Compensation?

Workers Comp, Workplace Accident

Workers’ compensation refers to the business insurance that provides benefits to employees who were harmed while on the job, including medical care and wage replacement....

June 28th, 2022

Many Texas Refineries Have Exploded and Burned. They Will Continue to Do So

Workers Comp, Workplace Accident

As long as there have been Texas petroleum refineries they have exploded and burned. Refineries are highly dangerous, complex operations that involve flammable liquids and...

May 29th, 2022

What Are the Most Common Workplace Injuries?

Workers Comp, Workplace Accident

In 2020, employers in private industry in the United States reported 2.7 million job-related injury and illness cases. If you’re injured on-the-job in or near...

May 12th, 2021

Why It’s Difficult to File Amazon Workers’ Compensation Claims

Legal News, Workers Comp, Workplace Accident

Amazon, just like other companies, is responsible to create safe working conditions and work environments for their employees. Even with safety protocols in place, on-the-job...

October 12th, 2019

How Do FELA Claims Work?

Legal News, Workplace Accident

FELA, formerly known as the Federal Employer’s Liability Act, was created to protect railroad workers before workers’ compensation laws were common in each state. A...

July 31st, 2019

Explosion at ExxonMobil Plant in Baytown Injures 37

Refinery Explosion, Workplace Accident

An explosion this morning at an ExxonMobile plant has left more than three dozen people with minor injuries. Around 11:00 am, a large "boom" was...

July 21st, 2016

Matt Shaffer files lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Attorney News, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident

Matt Shaffer has filed a lawsuit on behalf of his client, a vessel-based musician employed by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Our client sustained serious injuries...

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