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 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 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 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?...
Continue ReadingDo you feel like you are constantly rushing to get your work done? You’re not alone, and safety experts point out that this endless “hurried working” can massively elevate risks and lead directly to injuries. They also point out that many people say, after the fact, that the reasons they were rushing were not all that important. They seemed...
Continue ReadingA major workplace injury that leaves you with disabling injuries can change the course of your entire life. You may never work again. It can alter your day-to-day routine, your personal relationships, what hobbies you pursue, and much more. In short, that one fateful event on the job can have a lasting impact that you never fully overcome. To...
Continue ReadingSwimming pools are a lot of fun, especially when the weather gets hot. It’s good exercise to go swimming, and you might love having pool parties at your home. With summer just around the corner, it’s a good idea to think about liability for your home swimming pool. Who is liable if a child falls in and drowns? What...
Continue ReadingThe holiday season has long passed but that doesn’t stop Waco residents from heading out to Texas shopping centers and malls to snag a good deal. Many people view shopping as a type of therapeutic experience — even though there are so many ways that someone can get hurt while out shopping. You don’t even have to leave your vehicle...
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