Many Texas residents use stairs every day to navigate their way through buildings and homes. It’s rare that a fall happens, but when someone takes a tumble on a staircase, the resulting injuries can be catastrophic. This is why property owners are legally required to maintain their staircases in a way that keeps them free of potential tripping hazards....
Continue ReadingWorried that your Texas workers’ compensation claim is going to be denied, even though you feel like you absolutely deserve it? This does happen to employees all year long, and many are as surprised as you’d be if it happened to you. The key is to know why these denials happen so that you can work to avoid them. Below are...
Continue ReadingConfused about why your workers’ compensation claim got denied? Or perhaps you’re thinking about filing and you just want to make sure it is going to go through before you do. Either way, here are a few common reasons for denials: You got hurt, but you were not at work at the time: If you injured your back lifting something...
Continue ReadingIf you were to ask most individuals where they’re most apt to get injured, they’d tell you out in public in a parking lot, at the restaurant or on a playground. It’s unlikely that they’d mention the home as the place that they’d be at most significant risk of harm. Certain dangers exist that put individuals most at risk of...
Continue ReadingA Waco realtor and her male client are both recuperating after having been attacked by two dogs during a home showing at on Dec. 29. The Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Edwards and Associates realtor had previously met with the prospective buyers and was showing the home to them one final time. She went to open the door to...
Continue ReadingYou’re not sure what to do. Your rental house is unsafe. Repairs need to be made, and your landlord won’t do it. Calls and letters are ignored. What now? You may be able to use the repair and deduct tactic. This isn’t right for every case, but it can be a way to force your landlord to act and...
Continue ReadingIt is very important for those who work around heavy machinery to know the safety hazards that come along with wearing loose clothing. It should always be avoided when there is even the slightest risk. The problem is that loose clothing items can often get caught in the machines, potentially causing severe injuries. For instance, one man was working near...
Continue ReadingOne of the reasons that Texas business owners take out liability insurance is in case a slip-and-fall, dog bite or some other type of injury or incident occurs on their premises. If they didn’t have such coverage in place, a settlement awarded in a victim’s favor could easily bankrupt them. If you’ve been hurt on someone else’s property in...
Continue ReadingA 43-year-old Waco resident filed a lawsuit against both Waco River Safari and Baylor University late last week in the 414th State District Court. He alleges that he suffered permanent injuries after falling into an on-campus river. The victim and his wife had apparently traveled to Baylor University’s McLane Stadium on April 27 to take a tour of the Brazos River....
Continue ReadingA brain injury is one of the most serious injuries you can suffer in a workplace accident. Remember that you may think you are fine immediately after the incident — a fall from a ladder, for example — because brain injury symptoms do not always become apparent for hours or even days. So, what symptoms should you watch out for?...
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