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22 May

Why The McDonald’s Hot Coffee Lawsuit Was Not Frivolous

A Florida woman was recently awarded $100,000 in damages due to burns she suffered at a Starbucks drive through. This reminded us of the infamous McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit, which many people think was frivolous. He...

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22 May

Can I Get Workers’ Comp If I Was Off-Duty?

On May 10, a firefighter in Waco suffered second degree burns and a severe spinal cord injury in an off-duty accident. The firefighter was performing routine maintenance on a billboard when he came in contact with high-v...

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17 May

Overtime Pay vs. PTO: Should Companies Allow the Choice?

Do you think companies should be able to give employees paid time off instead of overtime pay? A bill recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives that would allow this practice. Bills like this have made it through...

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15 May

WannaCry – One of the Worst Malware Attacks in History

The WannaCry ransomware attack is causing trouble all over the world. But what is WannaCry? This video explains it in two minutes. https://youtu.be/cZ543_0bjbw

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15 May

“Extremely Dangerous” Bus Driver Fired from Lockhart ISD

Bus accidents have been in the news a lot lately, from the Chattanooga school bus crash that killed six children to the Southeast Texas crash that injured 35. Lockhart ISD, just south of Austin, may have just prevented s...

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10 May

How Texas Workers’ Comp Rules Can Hurt Workers

In the United States, every state has laws requiring companies to provide workers’ compensation to employees who suffer injury while working. Well, all but one. Any guesses as to which? Yep. Texas is the different one...

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8 May

Texas Senate Moves Forward with Self-Driving Car Regulations

Self-driving cars have already been spotted in parts of Texas (you’ve probably seen Google’s self-driving SUVs on the streets of Austin), but it looks like they’re about to get a lot more commonplace. A bill, SB 22...

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8 May

For National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Commit to Sharing the Road

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Here are some quick tips for both drivers and bikers that can help protect everyone on our roads from motorcycle accidents:         https://you...

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5 May

It’s Cinco de Mayo – Stay Safe Out There, Austin!

Happy Cinco de Mayo, Austin! There are celebrations happening all over the city, but why do we celebrate this holiday? Here’s a good breakdown https://youtu.be/tJmlUljRWDw

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3 May

Austin Group Puts Emphasis on Helping TBI Victims

In the United States, 1.7 million people sustain traumatic brain injuries every year. Of those, 52,000 die, 275,000 are hospitalized and 1.3 million are treated and released from emergency rooms. Brain injury is a contri...

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1 May

School Bus Seat Belt Laws Proposed in Texas

In September of 2015, a school bus in Houston drove off an overpass and plunged 21 feet to the road below. Two children died and two others were seriously injured. None of the children on the bus were wearing seat belts....

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26 Apr

What Do I Do If a Loved One is Killed on the Job?

Losing a loved one in a workplace accident can be one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. This is especially true when that person is the breadwinner of the family. The financial uncertainty combin...

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24 Apr

Uber Flying Cars Coming Soon? Summit to Be Held in Dallas

Uber will be holding an event soon in Dallas to discuss the future of transportation. They’ll be discussing VTOL aircraft (vertical take-off and landing), which they foresee being a reality for the average consumer in ...

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24 Apr

I-35 Rock Thrower Pleads Guilty, Blames Health for Crimes

If you’ve been in Austin for a while, you’re probably familiar with the rock throwing cases that went on from 2014 to 2016. Several people were injured in the incidents, including one who suffered a permanent traumat...

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19 Apr

How Being an Opt-Out State Can Make Life Difficult for Workers

What is an “opt-out” state for workers’ compensation? Most states require employers to cover employees under a workers’ compensation policy to cover the costs of things like medical bills and lost wages for worke...

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