Workplace Injuries

Many people use the terms workplace injury and work-related illness interchangeably, but the law does not treat them the same way. In Texas, the distinction matters because it affects how a claim is handled, what must be proven, and the type of compensation an employee may receive. Understanding this difference helps workers protect their rights

Hurt on the Job? Follow This Step by Step Action Plan On the job injuries and accidents at work can happen at any time. Knowing what to do and what not to do can make all the difference. Protect yourself by taking the correct steps promptly. Don’t make mistakes that can reduce your potential settlement

Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry.  Most of these deaths are preventable.  The bulk of falls happen from roofs, scaffold, and ladders.  Those who work in construction have to operate on these elevated surfaces.  For the safety of workers, it is critical that employers take a stand to prevent falls. 

Loggers had the most dangerous civilian job in the U.S. in 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ recently updated Census of Fatal Occupation Injuries.  Some of Houston’s most dangerous jobs made the list of deadliest jobs. Fishermen Commercial fishermen had the second deadliest occupation in 2014.  Fishermen lost their lives at a rate of