What is the construction equipment lockout/tagout procedure?
As a Texas construction worker, you likely have experience working with or alongside heavy-duty machinery. When you need to maintain the equipment, there is a risk that stored energy could cause the machinery to move while you are still in a dangerous position. These...
How weather affects accident rates
If you are like many people, the ideal conditions for driving are when it is clear and nice outside. You probably do not like driving in adverse weather. You may even think bad weather increases your chances of getting into an auto accident. However, you may be a...
What is a wrongful death lawsuit?
A wrongful death lawsuit is a lawsuit that the surviving family members file to seek compensation for the loss of their loved one. If you believe that somebody has died through the negligence of someone else, you have the right as a family member of that deceased...
What are pecuniary damages in wrongful death cases?
Some Texas families bear the tragic results of a car accident that takes the life of a beloved relative. In the aftermath of such a tragedy, the surviving family members may decide to litigate the negligent party responsible for the accident. In the process of suing...
How do I get compensation if I am involved in construction accidents?
You can get workers' compensation if you have been injured while working at a construction site in Austin, Texas. A worker's compensation laws will guide you on the specific benefits you are entitled to after an injury. Depending on the extent of the injury, you may...
What is road rash and is it dangerous?
When an automobile accident throws a motorcycle rider from a bike, the rider will likely hit and slide across the ground. Contact with a surface, especially a harsh surface, will likely scrape the skin. These kinds of scrapes, known as road rashes, can be very...
How should you implement a safety program at work?
When you work in construction in Texas, you face many unique dangers and risks that are an inherent part of your job. Each day, depending on the type of job you are currently participating in, you may be at risk of falling, being crushed or getting hurt by a piece of...
Popular infant sleeper recalled after dozens of infant deaths
People tend to assume that products that reach the market have already undergone rigorous safety testing, particularly items designed for infants and small children. Unfortunately, that is often far from the truth. After its introduction in 2011, the Rock ‘n Play...
Can I sue for the death of an unborn baby?
The ability to sue for wrongful death of an unborn child may seem like a simple concept on the surface, but it is a law in Texas that does not come without its issues. The main issue is that pro-choice advocates want to ensure any wrongful death law will not harm...
Hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers
After having been involved in a truck accident in Austin, your thoughts are likely preoccupied with the one question: why? Knowing why an accident occurred is not only important for your own peace of mind, but also for determining who is liable for the collision....
