A Worker Dies Every 99 Minutes from Work Injuries – Are You Protected? The alarm clock reads 5:30 AM as another construction worker in Texas prepares for their shift. They kiss their family goodbye, never imagining this could be their last morning at home. According to the latest workplace fatality statistics, a worker died every…
Every 2 Hours and 7 Minutes: The Harsh Reality of Texas Roads Every 2 hours and 7 minutes, a family in Texas receives the devastating news that their loved one has been killed in a car accident. For Houston residents, the statistics are particularly sobering – with approximately 2,850 serious car injuries occurring annually in…
Texas Oil Field Workers Face Unique Workers’ Compensation Challenges If you’re working in Houston’s oil fields and suffered a workplace injury, you might be shocked to discover that your employer isn’t required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Unlike most states where employers with even one employee must provide coverage, Texas stands alone as the only…
The Silent Crisis: When Fear Keeps Survivors from Speaking Up Less than 10% of sexual assaults are reported to law enforcement in Harris County, leaving thousands of survivors without justice and perpetrators free to harm others. If you’re reading this, you may be one of the many survivors struggling with whether to come forward. The…
When Safety Barriers Fail: Your Legal Rights After a Guardrail Crash Every year, thousands of drivers trust guardrails to protect them from dangerous drop-offs, oncoming traffic, and roadside hazards. Yet when these safety barriers fail—whether due to defective design, improper installation, or inadequate maintenance—the results can be catastrophic. If you’ve been injured in a guardrail…
Your Medical Care Went Wrong—Now Texas Law Limits Your Recovery If you’ve suffered a devastating injury due to medical negligence in Texas, you’re facing a harsh reality: state law caps your non-economic damages at $250,000, regardless of how severely your life has been impacted. This means that no matter how much pain you endure, how…
Your Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Comp – Now What? In 2022, 17% of Texas employees worked for employers who opted out of carrying workers’ compensation insurance – the lowest percentage in 12 years. If you’re among the thousands of Texas workers injured on the job without coverage, you’re facing medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty…
The Shocking Reality of Texas Oil Field Injuries If you’re reading this after an oil field accident, you’re not alone. Texas recorded 1,134 severe injuries in oil and gas extraction operations between January 2015 and July 2022, accounting for 54% of all severe injuries nationwide in this industry. These aren’t just statistics—they represent workers who…
The Shocking Reality: Nearly 4,000 Sexual Assaults Reported in Harris County In 2021 alone, 3,779 sexual assaults were reported to law enforcement in Harris County, according to Texas Department of Public Safety data. Yet this staggering number represents less than 10% of actual cases – meaning the true figure likely exceeds 37,000 incidents annually in…
The Life-Altering Impact of Severe Burn Injuries Burn injuries can transform lives in an instant, leaving victims to face months or even years of painful medical treatments, surgeries, and rehabilitation. Beyond the physical trauma, burn victims often struggle with emotional distress, disfigurement concerns, and mounting medical bills that threaten their financial stability. When these devastating…
