Lack of workers compensation coverage can be beneficial

Texas employees do not always enjoy the benefits of workers' compensation insurance. That may seem like a bad thing, but not always. When workers' compensation does not apply, a full-fledged personal injury claim may be a possibility. This can be important when the injury or work...

Are charter buses safe?

If you play sports or enjoy traveling, at one time, you probably rode on a charter bus, also called a tour bus or motorcoach. They are big. They feel safe. But are they really? Some are. Unfortunately, some are not, and here is a look at why. Driver training The drivers of cha...

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How bicycles can be defective

You may have spent a lot of money on a bicycle only to have the nagging feeling something is wrong. Or perhaps you had no warning at all until the day the bicycle failed, causing you to be seriously injured. There are many reasons bicycles can be defective, and it may be that any...

What Texas oil field workers need to know

Oil fields may offer excellent opportunities for many workers. However, like any industry with a great deal of outdoor work and a lot of machinery, oil field work can present numerous hazards. Knowing about the most common types of accidents and what to do should you suffer one c...

4 common injuries in the oil industry

There are numerous career opportunities in the oil industry. However, these jobs may come with their own special risks. While great strides have been made in preventing injuries and fatalities while on the worksites, there is much work that needs to be done. Despite a 38 percent ...