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When most people think about scaffold accidents, they picture a worker falling from a great height. Falls are one of the most common and dangerous outcomes of scaffold failures. But they’re not the only hazard. In Texas construction sites, scaffold failures can cause injuries in ways that have nothing to do with a fall. Collapses,...

A lawyer can help you through every step of the legal process Construction sites in Texas are busy, dangerous places. Even when everyone’s doing their best, the risk of injury is always in the air, especially in San Antonio, where cranes and scaffolding are a common sight. If you’ve been hurt on a construction site,...

A devastating multi-vehicle pileup on I-20 near Terrell, Texas, recently claimed the lives of five people and left several others injured. The accident, which involved three 18-wheelers and four passenger vehicles, was caused when truck driver Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni allegedly fell asleep at the wheel. Gonzalez-Companioni, 27, has been arrested and faces manslaughter and aggravated...

Why the 100 Deadliest Days Are Especially Dangerous for Teen Drivers in San Antonio The summer break should be a time for teens to relax and enjoy their freedom. But behind the wheel, it can quickly turn tragic. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is nationally recognized as the "100 Deadliest Days" for...

Oilfield Truck Crashes in South Texas Can Lead to Serious Injury and Wrongful Death Along the highways and rural roads that cut through the Eagle Ford Shale, heavy oilfield traffic has become a way of life—and a growing danger. From 18-wheelers hauling fracking sand to water trucks servicing remote drilling sites, the rise in energy...

Too Many Texans Are Dying on the Job, And It’s Not Just an Accident In 2024, more people died on the job in Texas than in any other state. According to data published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and analyzed by Everly Life, Texas saw 58 fatal workplace injuries last year—more than...

Motorcycle Accident Claims Often Start With a Driver’s Dangerous Decision Motorcyclists face a different kind of danger every time they head out on the road. With no seat belts, airbags, and nothing but a helmet and riding gear for protection, even a minor mistake by someone else can become life-altering in a split second. What...

Compensation Options for Burn Injuries in the Oil and Gas Industry A burn injury on an oilfield isn’t just painful — it’s often life-changing. For many oilfield workers in San Antonio, a serious burn can lead to extensive medical treatment, permanent disfigurement, and time away from work that threatens a family’s financial stability. And while...

When someone dies on the job, it leaves a hole that no paycheck can ever fill. But when the cause of that death is defective equipment, it’s not just a tragedy; it’s a preventable one. This can be caused by a machine that malfunctioned, a harness that failed, or a piece of safety gear that...

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious car accidents in Texas, and San Antonio is taking it seriously. The city’s Drive SAfely SA campaign is a local initiative that urges drivers to put down their phones and focus on the road. While many drivers know texting behind the wheel is risky, not...