How common are construction injuries?
Just how common on construction injuries? Unfortunately, the answer is that construction injuries can be common as the construction industry can be a dangerous one for workers. Injured workers should be familiar with the different types of protections available to...
Three workers killed in Austin scaffolding accident
Whether a construction project is in the planning phases or has begun construction, safety is paramount. It helps ensure that the workers are protected as they face many risks throughout the construction of a structure. However, sometimes some safety essentials are...
Number of trucker fatalities hit highwater mark
According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of trucker fatalities related to large truck accidents is on the rise. For example, in 2018, the last year for which final statistics are available, 885 people died...
What to do if you experience whiplash in a car accident
Whiplash is a common injury that car crash victims face. Since the effects of whiplash may not appear for a few days, you should try and be in-tune with your body to detect signs of it and seek medical care. The first signal that you might have whiplash-related...
What are the most dangerous holidays for DUI fatalities?
Holidays, like the upcoming Labor Day holiday, are popular times for parties in Texas. However, those who have consumed too much alcohol at a holiday celebration and then decide to drive drunk place not only themselves at danger but also pose a danger to those on the...
Failure to yield right of way kills motorcyclist in Bryan
A large number of motorcycle accident are attributed to the failure of the other driver to yield the right of way to the motorcycle. One of the standard rules of safe driving that is taught to all young drivers is that a vehicle making a left turn must yield the right...
OSHA releases data on 2019 construction violations
Construction is among the most dangerous occupations in this country. Workers have a 75 percent chance of suffering a serious injury over a 45-year career span and their likelihood of being fatally injured in construction accidents is 1-in-200. The US Occupational...
The danger of fall accidents on Texas construction sites
Jobs in the construction field require skilled workers who are able to complete complex tasks in highly dangerous environments. From the threats of necessary construction chemicals and compounds to the dangers of the large machinery that is used, there are many ways...
Driving tips for teen drivers
When teenagers get their license to drive, they become very eager to get behind the wheel and get on the road. In all of the excitement, it is very easy to lose track of everyday safety habits that all drivers should follow. If your teen can drive on their own, share...
How do trucking accidents happen in Texas?
Although there are hundreds of thousands of large trucks on the roads in America at any given time, and most truck drivers are careful and know how to handle their rigs, the sad reality is that any time a large truck is involved in a motor vehicle collision the...
