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Category Archives: Worker Injury
Compensability Under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act
Whether or not you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits hinges on whether your injury occurred while you were working within the course and scope of your employment. According to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, the term “course and scope of employment” refers to any activity…
Have You Suffered a Catastrophic Injury While Working?
Suffering a catastrophic injury at work can have devastating consequences that last for a lifetime. If you’ve been permanently injured in Houston, TX, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses with the help of an experienced catastrophic injury attorney. This would usually…
What Are Your Rights After a Workplace Injury?
Suffering a workplace injury in Houston, TX can involve a great deal of stress and uncertainty. You may have a right to compensation either with a Worker’s Comp or Jones Act claim. Whichever type of benefits apply to your situation, a workplace injury lawyer can…
Texas Construction Workers Exposed to High Mortality Rate
For years, Texas has led the nation in occupational deaths, with the top percentage typically arising from construction. Despite apparent efforts to combat the inherent risk in construction and other industrious trades, employers have touted that new employees receive mandatory OSHA training in the hopes…
Tragedy Strikes Marathon Petroleum Refinery: 1 Employee Dead, 2 Injured in Galveston Bay Fire
Shortly after 9:30 am CST on Monday, May 15, a fire broke out at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in Texas City. According to Marathon officials, workers were performing routine maintenance when a pump deal near them failed, resulting in a fire. Three workers were rushed…
Fall Protection
Falls are one of the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and death. Falls are included among what is oftentimes referred to as the “Fatal Four” in workplace incident and injury cases alongside electrocutions, struck-by, and caught-in/between. Controlling worksite employers must ensure that adequate…
How Much Compensation Can You Get From a Welding Accident at Work?
Welding is one of the most important jobs on any construction site, and also one of the most hazardous. Around 560,000 welding accidents occur each year in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, many of which result in severe or even fatal…
Safer Construction Sites on Harris County Agenda for 2023
The first Harris County Commissioners Court meeting of the year featured a new policy aimed at making construction sites safer for workers. Harris County attorney Christian Menefee said the policy aims to punish construction companies who have a disregard for employee safety. The new policy…
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