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Category Archives: Worker Injury
Latent Occupational Diseases and the Statute of Limitations
Workplace injuries exist in many forms, one of which is occupational hazards that, overtime, can result in occupational diseases. No doubt, certain occupations come with higher risks whether it be by excessive exposure to hazardous products or prolonged physical demands of the body. Some of…
Harris County Leaders Discuss High Workplace Fatalities
In Harris County, local labor and county leaders announced in a press conference that they will be making construction safety their priority in 2023. Recently, Harris County Commissioners voted to approve the new safety policy on January 10, 2023. This comes in response to an…
Manufacturing Worker’s Death Caused by Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
The family of a former manufacturing worker filed a lawsuit, following the worker’s death, against Westlake Chlor-Vinyls Corporation (“Westlake”) alleging negligence, and wrongful death, among other claims. The family seeks monetary relief and compensation against Westlake alleging it is responsible for the death of the…
Why It Is Important to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
People are injured every day. People are injured in car accidents, trucking accidents, construction accidents, work accidents, fires, explosions, pools, and elevators. Many people are even killed in these accidents. For people who are injured or killed, and for their loved ones, it is of…
Safety for Individuals Working Over or Near Water
What must construction site managers and employers do to protect workers who are engaged in work over or near water? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) addresses this concern in 29 CFR 1926.106, which provides for the following: Although simply stated, these requirements have…
Excavation, Cave-In, and Trench Collapse Injuries
Construction sites can present numerous hazards to workers. Chief among these are the dangers associated with excavation work, including the threat of cave-ins and trench collapses that can result in crushing injuries, asphyxiation, and death. Worker injuries caused by trench collapses or cave-ins are preventable.…
Beware of Company Motives After Suffering a Work Injury
People get hurt on the job every day. Many injured workers want to believe that their company will do the right thing by covering medical bills and possibly more. Unfortunately, the loyalty injured employees may have for their company can prevent them from hiring a…
Don’t Delay Speaking to a Lawyer When Your Life is at Stake
The first thing people should do when they have been injured on the job or in a car accident is to call a lawyer to get help. Far too often, delays in seeking legal representation results in consequences that can make a personal injury lawsuit…
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