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Scaffold Parts, Inspection Logs, and Witness Names Can Disappear Within Days, and Saving Them Can Decide Who Pays Preserving evidence after a construction site accident in Texas can make a real difference in an injured worker's ability to obtain compensation. Job sites change fast. Crews can clean up, fix broken equipment, or move on to...

The Driver, Trucking Company, Contractor, or Government Agency Behind the Debris May Be Responsible for the Injured Rider's Losses A motorcycle crash caused by road debris in Texas raises a hard question. Who pays for the rider's injuries? The law calls that person or company liable, and the answer isn't always clear. Debris can come...

Los conductores continúan excediendo el límite de velocidad, convirtiendo el exceso de velocidad en el factor contribuyente número uno en los accidentes de tráfico en Texas. Cambiar los límites de velocidad publicados es una táctica frecuentemente sugerida para reducir los accidentes. Pero un nuevo estudio de la Fundación AAA para la Seguridad Vial encuentra que,...

A pesar de los esfuerzos de reconstrucción, el Loop 1604 sigue siendo peligroso Originalmente una simple carretera rural utilizada para llegar a granjas lecheras, la vía, ahora conocida como Loop 1604, experimentó una transformación significativa y emergió como una carretera de dos carriles mal iluminada que se ganó el apodo de "El Lazo de la...

Permanent Work Restrictions Can Reduce Earning Capacity for Years A serious workplace injury can have long-term consequences. Some injured workers return to work with lasting restrictions that limit lifting, standing, climbing, bending, repetitive motion, or other physical tasks. Those limits can make it difficult or impossible to return to the same job and can reduce...

The Value of a Spinal Cord Injury Claim Depends on a Lifetime of Losses A spinal cord injury can turn a serious accident into a life-altering event. These injuries can affect movement, sensation, bodily functions, independence, and the ability to work. They can also create medical and personal-care costs that continue for decades. September is...

Cuando los conductores que exceden la velocidad causan accidentes graves, pueden ser considerados responsables de las lesiones que provocan Los límites de velocidad en las carreteras solían ser tan flexibles como el concreto. Ahora, en algunas carreteras de Texas, el límite puede cambiar más rápido que tu estación de radio cuando suena una canción que...

Crane Accidents Often Involve More Than One Responsible Company A construction accident involving a crane can happen in seconds. A load can swing into workers, rigging can fail, a crane can tip on unstable ground, or equipment can collapse during a lift. Workers standing nearby may have little or no time to react, and the...

Amazon Delivery Accident Claims Often Involve More Than Just The Driver An Amazon logo on a delivery van doesn't necessarily tell you who legally employed the driver or who can be held responsible after a serious crash. Amazon's delivery network includes independent delivery companies, Flex drivers using their own vehicles, and commercial trucking carriers moving...

Construction workers face dangerous conditions every day, but some of the most serious hazards come from objects that strike workers unexpectedly. Whether it's a falling tool, moving equipment, flying debris, or a vehicle operating within a work zone, struck-by incidents continue to be one of the leading causes of fatal injuries in the construction industry....