It was only in 2015 that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began requiring employers to report any incident leading to hospitalization or loss of a body part, not just fatalities and catastrophes. This change in policy has helped give the public a more accurate picture of how extensive non-fatal injuries in the oil […]
The job of an oil and gas extraction worker is inherently dangerous on its own, even without potential safety violations by employers. Workers risk short- and long-term injury and wrongful death as they deal with everything from heavy, complex machinery to dangerous chemicals, oil truck accidents, falling equipment, stress and fatigue, or extreme weather conditions. […]
Texas Penal Code Section 49.01 defines a person as being intoxicated when they do “not [have] the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body.” The […]
Unfortunately, Texas is in the top 10 states for DUI-related car accident injuries and fatalities. Every year, hundreds of individuals lose their lives to drunk driving accidents and thousands more suffer injuries. When irresponsible drivers decide to hit the road after engaging in heavy drinking, they put the lives of others – and themselves – […]
Drunk driving accidents in Texas are far too common. We’re listed in the top 10 states for drunk driving-related car accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Hundreds of people die every year and thousands are injured because of these tragic incidents. As the severity of injuries ranges in drunk driving accidents, some victims may experience only minor […]
Even a small car crash can be traumatizing. The severity of your injuries can vary based on a number of different factors, such as Seatbelts – Whether or not you are wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident can have a huge effect on how severe your injuries are. The Centers for Disease Control […]
McAllen personal injury attorney Ryan Solis has wanted to be an attorney and help those in need ever since he was a little boy. He grew up in a small, impoverished area and saw first-hand how those without resources or connections could be taken advantage of. He vowed to fight this unfairness by becoming a […]
Like with any car accident, nobody gets behind the wheel and expects a life-changing crash with an 18-wheeler. These are some of the common causes of 18-wheeler truck accidents: Driver fatigue or exhaustion — Unfortunately, long hours behind the wheel are part of the job description for a truck driver. Despite both federal and Texas state […]
Transportation by truck is essential to the commercial and economic life of a vast country like the United States, with about two-thirds (70 percent) of goods transported by truck and representing some $671 billion to the economy. South Texas is a key regional hub where truck drivers are constantly on the move to deliver freight, […]
With our constant and ever-growing demand for oil and gas, it is no surprise that this particular industry continues to flourish. However, large oil companies frequently take advantage of their power and wealth to not only disregard regulations, but also devalue safety standards. When safety is ignored, workers face a much higher risk of suffering […]
