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Hurt on a Texas Construction Site in January? Who May Be Responsible

Construction sites have unique hazards in January.   Cold Weather Construction Accidents in Texas: Who’s Liable When Jobs Resume After the Holidays? Returning to work after the holidays can be tough. Schedules change, workloads increase, and crews must adjust quickly. For construction workers, January also brings cold-weather risks. Texas may…

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Can You File a Claim if You’re Hurt During a Company-Sponsored New Year’s Event?

Injuries at work events may be covered under workers’ compensation.   Are Injuries at Company Events Considered Work-Related? Key Takeaway:You may be able to file a claim if you’re injured at a company-sponsored event that is considered work-related under Texas workers’ compensation rules. Company-sponsored New Year’s events are meant to…

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Heat Safety Tips for Texas Workers During OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week

OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week is held every year in August.   Outdoor Workers and the Texas Heat: Your Rights During OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week August in Texas is notorious for extreme heat, and outdoor workers like construction crews, landscapers, and utility employees face some of the toughest conditions.…

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When To Sue for a Spring Cleaning Injury in Texas

Some spring cleaning injuries are the result of negligence.   Spring Cleaning Hazards: Common Injuries and Who May Be Responsible Spring cleaning is a tradition that dates back centuries. It marks a time of renewal—a fresh start and a clean slate, both literally and symbolically. As we clear away the…

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February is American Heart Month

Learn when you can file a claim for a heart attack in Texas.   Heart Attacks: When Can You File a Claim? It’s the month of love – it’s also American Heart Month. Have you asked how your heart is lately? Maybe check if a twinge of pain has been…

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Can I Sue for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Texas?

Carbon monoxide injures over 100,000 people every year.   Cold Weather and Carbon Monoxide: A Hidden Danger in the Winter Months This winter, while you’re bundling up in layers to stay warm, consider wrapping yourself in a bundle of knowledge, too—especially about the hidden risks that come with staying cozy.…

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Do I Need A Worker’s Comp Attorney?

How Do You Know When You Need a Worker’s Comp Attorney for Your Claim?   How to Tell When You Need a Worker’s Comp Attorney There are roughly 340 million people injured at work in the United States every year. If an employer has worker’s compensation coverage, otherwise referred to…

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Paraquat Increases Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

                          Paraquat is an extremely popular herbicide used by many licensed agricultural workers. The reason it’s so popular is that this product is highly effective when it comes to killing nasty weeds and overgrown grass. However, there are…

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How Dangerous is Paraquat?

                          To save time and labor, farmers and agricultural workers often turn to herbicides to aid them in their agricultural work. For example, some herbicides like Paraquat aid them in exterminating overgrown weeds and other unwanted grasses. Unfortunately,…

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Possible Side Affects of Paraquat

Vegetables spraying with pesticides in a garden                           Paraquat is a popular herbicide used among agricultural workers and farmers because of its highly destructive nature towards unwanted grasses and weeds. This herbicide is so good at its job…

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