Industrial painters play a big part in enhancing the durability of various structures, from factories to bridges. However, their job comes with risks that can lead to injuries if employers do not care about safety measures. These are some of the common hazards faced...
Experiencing an injury at work can be both physically traumatic, and emotionally traumatic, as well. Some may feel multiple types of stress during this time. This can be particularly true if your employer chooses to retaliate because you filed for worker's...
Vertical balers are common in stores in Texas and across the country. These balers play a vital role in organization and cleanliness, as they allow employees to reduce the sizes of the boxes that deliver goods. Still, like with other pieces of heavy machinery,...
A San Marcos tortilla factory faces over $218,000 in fines due to workplace hazards that federal inspectors say could cause amputations and other severe injuries. Employees have suffered three severe injuries at the facility since 2016. Federal officials previously...
A few of your coworkers injured themselves on the clock recently, but not all of them qualified for workers' compensation coverage. In case you suffer an injury on the job, you want to know whether to file a workers' comp claim or use your own health insurance....
Because Texas does not require companies to carry workers' compensation insurance, trying to obtain compensation for the costs associated with an on-the-job construction injury can be difficult. According to The Dallas Morning News, one study revealed that...
If you suffer an injury at work and your employer does not carry workers' compensation insurance, then you must go through the courts to seek damages. Going through the workers' compensation system is often quicker and easier for you. However, many employers do not...
You may have an awareness of the kind of serious injuries that can happen on the road or at work. Once you know the risks, you can prepare for the worst. But what happens when the unexpected happens? A Pizza Hut manager is now in recovery after a brush with the...
As an employee in Texas, the way you file for workers' compensation may not be similar to employees in other states. Learning more about this process and how to tell whether or not your employer currently subscribes to compensation coverage can help you determine...
Warehouse workers in Texas and around the country have some of the nation's most dangerous jobs. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that fatalities among warehouse workers doubled between 2015 and 2017, and injuries are now as common in warehouses and...
