Critical safety points for oil field workers
Oil fields are complex and filled with potential hazards. As workers in the oil fields, you're faced with unique daily challenges, from physical dangers to the pressures of a demanding and high-stakes environment. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the oil...
Can injured consumers take legal action even after a recall?
Whether someone buys a food product, a vehicle or a tool to use around their home, they expect that it will be generally safe for them to use. For example, those taking supplements expect that they will benefit from the dosage of vitamins and minerals outlined on the...
3 oilfield accident risks that could lead to severe injuries
The promise of substantial earnings draws many workers to jobs in Texas’s numerous oilfields. Those willing to work long, hard hours can earn enough to eliminate many current and future economic concerns. Unfortunately, working in an oilfield poses many severe...
3 types of product defects that may cause major injuries
When people buy new products, they expect them to be safe and to fulfill a specific purpose. Unfortunately, not every manufacturer turns out the same caliber of products, and even well-established and trusted brands sometimes produce defective production batches....
Should you file a claim right after a motor vehicle crash?
It is safe to say that most vehicle accident victims want their deserved compensation as quickly as possible. After all, the sooner you receive your money, the faster you can recover and put this matter behind you. Most insurers urge crash victims to file right away,...
Oil and gas workers face a range of toxic dangers
Those who drill and service oil and gas wells have a number of injury risks. However, they’re also exposed to numerous materials that can be hazardous to breathe. Those have increased as hydraulic fracturing operations have become more common. They can cause serious...
How do you seek lost wages after a crash if you’re self-employed?
If you’ve been injured in a serious vehicle crash due to the negligence or recklessness of another driver, it’s crucial to get the compensation to which you’re entitled to cover your expenses, financial losses and damages. If your injuries are preventing you from...
What you should know about post-traumatic amnesia after an injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can occur when someone strikes their head against a hard surface -- or something hard strikes your head. Whether you were in a vehicle crash, you had a slip-and-fall accident or you were involved in a workplace accident, if your head...
Your commute may expose you to a very dangerous time on the road
Working a full-time, first-shift job means that both your income and your daily schedule are typically predictable. You know how much you will make and when you have to be at work. Like many other full-time employees, you may watch the clock as the afternoon...