Home improvement injuries increase during the winter months.
February in Texas often brings cooler weather. Many people spend more time indoors and decide it is the perfect time to start home projects. Some take on small tasks like painting walls or installing shelves. Others begin larger renovations such as remodeling rooms or upgrading electrical systems.
Carpooling to work is growing in popularity.
Key Takeaway:
If you’re injured while carpooling in Texas, you may have the right to file a claim, and liability may involve one or more drivers or insurance policies.
Construction sites have unique hazards in January.
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.
Injuries at work events may be covered under workers’ compensation.
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.
Injuries can happen if event organizers or other volunteers are careless.
Key Takeaway:
Yes — you may be able to sue a volunteer organization if you’re injured, but only when negligence can be proven.
Farm equipment can cause serious injuries.
September marks the peak of harvest season in Texas. For many farmers, this is the most rewarding part of the year—long days of hard work finally paying off in crops and income. But it is also one of the most dangerous times to be in the fields. Heavy machinery, high-pressure deadlines, and grueling hours combine to create serious risks for farm workers.
OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week is held every year in August.
August in Texas is notorious for extreme heat, and outdoor workers like construction crews, landscapers, and utility employees face some of the toughest conditions. High temperatures combined with humidity can put workers in real danger, leading to serious heat-related illnesses that sometimes turn deadly.
Learn when you can file a claim for a heart attack in Texas.
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 present recently. Even so, regularly checking on your heart can be very helpful in maintaining your overall well-being.
Carbon monoxide injures over 100,000 people every year.
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. You might not realize it, but the very appliances and tools that keep you warm could also be releasing carbon monoxide. Even vehicle exhaust can be a major source.
Extreme cold can create a hazard for workers and event attendees.
Victims of hypothermia or frostbite injuries may be able to recover medical bills and missed work compensation in Texas.
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