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Why are plant explosions difficult to investigate?

Why are plant explosions difficult to investigate?

When pursuing a personal injury lawsuit, it is always easier if you have evidence to back up your claims. You need to know who is responsible and why they are responsible to put together a solid case. While you certainly can file a lawsuit for…

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Can an oil rig fire cause you to develop asthma?

Can an oil rig fire cause you to develop asthma?

If you work on an oil rig, you are probably no stranger to tough working conditions. Even though you expect the well to be a reasonably safe place to work, you can never eliminate your risk of suffering a catastrophic injury. This is especially true…

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Are older drivers more at risk during car accidents?

Are older drivers more at risk during car accidents?

Largely due to both its population and its extensive system of roads, the Lone Star State is a hotbed for motor vehicle accidents. In fact, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, a reportable crash happens somewhere in the state every 57 seconds. While anyone…

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What you wear can help you prevent common motorcycle injuries

What you wear can help you prevent common motorcycle injuries

How often do you see motorcycle riders dressed entirely in black? Or wearing shorts and sneakers? Or riding without a helmet? Safety is always an issue since motorcycle riders are vulnerable to car-bike crashes. So, how can the choice of wearing apparel help prevent—or at…

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The rules have changed for reporting oil and gas injuries

The rules have changed for reporting oil and gas injuries

The oil and gas industry has often claimed that the rate of injuries among workers in this field is below the national average. However, the reporting of injuries and fatalities was inconsistent at best until the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) introduced a rule…

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What should you do if your car collides with a power pole?

What should you do if your car collides with a power pole?

Even though electrocution during motor vehicle accidents is exceedingly rare, it is not impossible for you to survive a car accident only to die by electrocution after colliding with a power pole. In fact, according to reporting from ABC News, that very thing happened to…

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Should you put ice on a major burn?

Should you put ice on a major burn?

You have probably had at least one skin burn during your lifetime. While painful, burns are alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 500,000 Americans require medical treatment for the burns they suffer every single year. For minor burns,…

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3 risks of signing a general medical release after an accident

3 risks of signing a general medical release after an accident

Car accidents are not exactly rare in the Lone Star State. In fact, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, there is a reportable motor vehicle accident every 57 seconds somewhere in the state. Fortunately, you have probably not had to deal with many of…

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What can you do when your insurer acts in bad faith?

What can you do when your insurer acts in bad faith?

Texas citizens are in a unique position in which they must think about protecting their homes from both tornados and hurricanes. You expect your insurance company to be there for you in the event of costly property damage, but you might have to fend for…

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How do TBIs impact personality?

How do TBIs impact personality?

Getting into a crash and suffering from a head injury can then lead to traumatic injury of the brain. These brain injuries – TBIs for short – have numerous and notable impacts on multiple aspects of a victim’s life. One often-overlooked impact is that of…

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