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22 Apr

What Happens If an Uber or Lyft Driver Is Hurt on the Job?

Austin Workers’ Comp Attorney on Options for Injured Contractors Unfortunately for many people, if they’re hurt on the job, even through no fault of their own, they might not be able to get any help from their emplo...

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20 Apr

How Can I Avoid Drunk Driving Accidents in Austin?

Sadly, last week, a young woman was killed in a possible drunk driving accident in North Austin. According to KXAN-TV, the two-vehicle crash happened on April 12 around 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Gracy Farms ...

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17 Apr

What Are Some Examples of Distracted Driving?

Last year, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, distracted drivers caused about one in five traffic accidents in the Lone Star State, leading to hundreds of lives lost. In 2013, sadly, 459 people were kil...

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15 Apr

Why Do Elevator Accidents Occur?

Did you know that each year thousands of people are injured in elevator accidents in the U.S.? Sadly, in addition to severe injuries, about 30 people die annually because of elevator mishaps. Unfortunately, elevator a...

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13 Apr

Are Trucks Traveling Too Fast for Their Tires?

We have blogged about the dangers of truck accidents several times in our blog. With this in mind, recently a new study revealed scary numbers indicating that many tractor-trailers are traveling at faster speeds than the...

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10 Apr

SXSW Drunk Driving: How Many People Were Arrested?

In March, we discussed Austin’s South by Southwest (SXSW) event and how the city was attempting to prepare for the influx of people coming into town. Remember, it was a little over a year ago when an alleged drunk driv...

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8 Apr

Are Surgical Errors Common in the U.S.?

Put yourself in this situation—your loved one goes in for surgery to treat a non-life threatening ailment—only he or she dies because of errors made by the doctor. This occurs more than you may think. Sadly, about...

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6 Apr

Salado Truck Accident Leads to Questions

As the population continues to grow and commerce remains high in Texas, truck accidents have seemingly increased. Last year, the Houston Chronicle reported that fatal commercial accidents in Texas increased by more than ...

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3 Apr

Are Construction Accidents Common in Texas?

Did you know that nearly 20 million people in Texas work in the construction industry? Because of this, the Lone Star State has more construction accidents than any other state in the country. In fact, there were 493 fat...

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1 Apr

How Can I Drive Safely in a Work Zone?

In connection to National Work Zone Safety Week, recently the Texas Department of Transportation began to urge drivers to use caution when driving in a work or construction zone. According to TxDOT, in 2014, 146 peopl...

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30 Mar

Are Indoor Trampoline Facilities Safe?

There are several indoor play centers in the Austin area, including Jumpstreet, Pump It Up and iPlay—but how safe are these facilities? KXAN-TV had an interesting story last month after the family of a 10-year-old gi...

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27 Mar

Does McDonald’s Promote Unsafe Work Conditions?

Do you work for McDonald’s? Recently, the fast food chain has come under fire, as workers in multiple cities have filed complaints about on-the-job injuries. According to CNN, as of March 16, 28 workers in 19 cities ...

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25 Mar

Are Fatal Truck Accidents on the Rise in Texas?

Unfortunately, the number of fatal truck accidents occurring in Texas appears to be on the rise. Last fall, the Houston Chronicle reported that between 2009 and 2013, traffic deaths linked to commercial vehicle crashes i...

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23 Mar

Has There Been a Blue Bell Ice Cream Recall?

Do you enjoy Blue Bell ice cream products? The Brenham-based company is the maker of some of the most popular dairy treats in Texas, but it is now facing criticism due to a recall resulting in alleged foodborne illnesses...

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23 Mar

Performance Audits Uncover Unpaid Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Workers’ Comp Attorney Examines Problems in the System The insurance companies responsible for providing workers’ compensation benefits are subject to annual audits. These audits aim to identify unpaid benefits that ...

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