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Working From Heights Puts Construction Workers at an Increased Risk for Falling There is no denying that falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry; however, workers across all industries and in all kinds of jobs in…

The Who, What, When, Where, and How of Texas Workers’ Compensation Have you been injured at work, but do not know if you will be covered by workers’ compensation laws? If so, you are not alone. A surprising number of…

Why You May Not Receive Workers’ Compensation You were injured on the job and are now too hurt to work. You think you’re guaranteed to receive workers’ compensation, since a work accident caused the issue. The truth is, there are…

Common Injuries That Can Qualify Bus Drivers for Workers’ Comp It may seem like bus drivers have easy jobs, but in fact, they are just as physically demanding as many others. While it is true that drivers sit for most…

Factory Workers Are Prone to Serious Injuries Many Houston residents are proud factory workers, and unfortunately, some of them will suffer serious injuries on the job. Working around heavy machinery, dangerous tools, unhealthy chemicals, and other hazards increases your chances…

Paying the Price of Working as a Cashier At first glance, it may seem like a cashier has a cushy job. After all, besides hearing that constant annoying beep, there’s not too much that’s difficult about their jobs, right? They…

Ten Common Hazards That Make Your Construction Site Unsafe Construction sites aren’t exactly known as safe havens. Workers are often handling dangerous tools, machines, and equipment, standing up on high surfaces, having to walk around debris, and many other frightening…

The Independent Medical Examination: What it Is, and Why You’ve Been Asked to Undergo One You thought your workers’ compensation claim was an open-and-shut case. You followed every instruction to the letter, reported your injury promptly, and are attending every…