Industrial workers are at risk for several types of workplace accidents that could result in a lawsuit. In the event you need to consider a lawsuit for your injuries, we have listed five things you need to know about industrial accidents lawsuits. Our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys could help you with any legal recourse you intend to take. Types of
Construction workers make up a huge part of the American workforce. Projects such as building construction, bridge construction, and demolitions employ hundreds of workers per site. While there are federal standards in place to keep construction workers safe, these types of job sites continue to be high-risk areas. Two workers die every day on U.S. construction sites, and more deaths
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries for workers, but this time of year, construction workers are exposed to another serious threat on the job: working at night. Because the days get shorter in the winter, many construction workers (or any other person who works outside) will likely find themselves working during night for at least part
From car accidents to workplace accidents, neck injuries can occur in a variety of situations and can be incredibly serious. Any person who suspects they have suffered a neck injury should seek immediate medical treatment. Some of the most common types of neck injuries include: Whiplash – Accidents causing the head to move around violently lead to whiplash injuries. These are common
The workers’ compensation system in Texas is, at its heart, a mixed bag. This type of insurance makes it possible for a worker who becomes sick or is injured on the job to receive all of the medical care he or she needs and to provide the injured party with income during the time they can’t work, so that they
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction accidents are among the most common causes of worker injuries nationwide and among the most catastrophic construction accidents, meaning those with the most devastating effects, are accidents involving cranes. Crane accidents can happen for any of a number of reasons, but the most common including: Contact with live electrical sources – Most
In Texas, as in much of the country, slip, trip, and fall accidents are the second-most common cause of workplace injuries and fatalities, right behind vehicle accidents on the job. This, despite the fact that safety standards, developed, implemented and enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) directly address such problems as walkways and working surfaces for most industries, including those
Earlier this year in downtown Houston, six construction workers were injured in a construction. The accident happened just blocks from Minute Maid Park, the home of the Houston Astros, and video from the scene showed the twisted metal wreckage of the scaffolding covering almost a full city block, which isn’t surprising, since the scaffolding covered most of the block and reached a
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has spent nearly 45 years protecting the nation’s workers and, since their inception in 1971, the number of workplace injuries and death has dropped precipitously. Yet, despite this drop, OSHA still notes that more than 12 workers die on average in a typical workday. As a way to figure out why this continues to
While they aren’t usually the most obvious or the most gruesome workplace injuries, back injuries are actually among the most common workplace injuries in the country. At last count, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly one-in-four workplace accidents reported every year involve back injuries, and the most common cause cited for compensable injuries is an employee lifting, carrying or towering materials
