In order to bring a successful Texas workplace accident lawsuit, you must prove that your employer was negligent. An employer is negligent if they failed to act the way that a reasonably prudent person would have acted under the same circumstances.
One way to prove that your employer was negligent is to show that your employer violated one of the duties that they owe to their employees. Texas courts, in ruling on Texas workplace accident lawsuits, have recognized specific duties owed to employees by their employer.
These duties include:
• Hiring competent workers
• Maintaining a reasonably safe work environment
• Establishing and enforcing rules and regulations to ensure the safety of their employees
• Providing employees with the properly functioning, appropriate tools needed to perform their job
• Ensuring that there is a sufficient number of workers available to perform a specific job
If you have been injured because of your employer’s negligence, contact the Texas workplace accident lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today. To receive free legal advice about Texas workplace accident lawsuits, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Texas oil rig accidents
In Texas, oil rig accidents are not uncommon. Whether it is a land-based drilling facility or an offshore drilling platform, oil rigs are some of the most dangerous job sites in the country. Safety regulations and procedures are in place to help prevent workplace accidents, but countless Texas workers are still injured in oil rig accidents each year.
Texas oil rig accidents take many forms. Some of the most common workplace accidents on oil rigs include:
• Explosions
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and other materials
• Oil well blowouts
• Falling pipes
• Gas leaks
• Falls from a height
Numerous different factors can contribute to Texas oil rig accidents, including:
• Lack of proper supervision
• Lack of proper training
• Inadequate safety procedures
• Worker negligence
• Defective equipment
• Equipment failure
• Fatigue
If you have been injured in a oil rig accident in Texas, you may be entitled to bring a personal injury lawsuit. A Texas workplace accident lawsuit can result in you being awarded a considerable amount of money to compensate you for your injuries, lost wages, loss of future earnings, pain and suffering and other damages.
To learn more about your legal rights and workplace accidents, contact Fears | Nachawati today. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898 to receive free legal assistance from a Texas workplace accident lawyer.
Texas oil rig accidents take many forms. Some of the most common workplace accidents on oil rigs include:
• Explosions
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and other materials
• Oil well blowouts
• Falling pipes
• Gas leaks
• Falls from a height
Numerous different factors can contribute to Texas oil rig accidents, including:
• Lack of proper supervision
• Lack of proper training
• Inadequate safety procedures
• Worker negligence
• Defective equipment
• Equipment failure
• Fatigue
If you have been injured in a oil rig accident in Texas, you may be entitled to bring a personal injury lawsuit. A Texas workplace accident lawsuit can result in you being awarded a considerable amount of money to compensate you for your injuries, lost wages, loss of future earnings, pain and suffering and other damages.
To learn more about your legal rights and workplace accidents, contact Fears | Nachawati today. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898 to receive free legal assistance from a Texas workplace accident lawyer.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Austin construction worker injured in fall
The W Austin Hotel and Residences in Austin, Texas, was the scene of a construction accident Wednesday morning.
At around 8 a.m., a construction worker fell from the 31st floor of the building and landed on the 30th floor. It was a 10-foot fall onto a concrete floor.
Because the elevator only reaches the 27th floor of the building, members of the Austin Fire Department had to carry the injured construction worker down a ladder three floors on a backboard.
The worker suffered only minor injuries, but was taken to Brackenridge Hospital given the serious nature of the fall.
It is unclear at this time what caused the fall. However, rescue workers say there were icy patches on the 31st floor.
Click here to read more about this Austin, Texas, workplace accident.
If you have been involved in a construction accident or other Texas workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice. You can email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
At around 8 a.m., a construction worker fell from the 31st floor of the building and landed on the 30th floor. It was a 10-foot fall onto a concrete floor.
Because the elevator only reaches the 27th floor of the building, members of the Austin Fire Department had to carry the injured construction worker down a ladder three floors on a backboard.
The worker suffered only minor injuries, but was taken to Brackenridge Hospital given the serious nature of the fall.
It is unclear at this time what caused the fall. However, rescue workers say there were icy patches on the 31st floor.
Click here to read more about this Austin, Texas, workplace accident.
If you have been involved in a construction accident or other Texas workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice. You can email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Texas workplace accident kills one worker, injures two others
One Texas worker is dead and another two are injured after an accident at Valero’s Texas City refinery.
The victim, 40-year-old Tommy Manis, died of blunt force trauma caused by a boiler failure that occurred on Friday night. The boiler is used to generate steam that heats petroleum products during the refining process.
Manis was killed instantly by the blast
The two injured workers are said to be “doing well,” according to Valero spokesman Bill Day. Day also says that the workplace accident has not yet been classified as an explosion and that the investigation is ongoing.
Operations at the plant, which employs around 480 people and processes about 245,000 barrels a day, have returned to normal.
The boom from the blast shook houses located several miles from the refinery, but, says Day, there was no environmental impact from the workplace accident.
Click here to read more about this Texas workplace accident.
If you have been injured in a Texas workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati. To receive free legal advice about your potential workplace accident lawsuit, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
The victim, 40-year-old Tommy Manis, died of blunt force trauma caused by a boiler failure that occurred on Friday night. The boiler is used to generate steam that heats petroleum products during the refining process.
Manis was killed instantly by the blast
The two injured workers are said to be “doing well,” according to Valero spokesman Bill Day. Day also says that the workplace accident has not yet been classified as an explosion and that the investigation is ongoing.
Operations at the plant, which employs around 480 people and processes about 245,000 barrels a day, have returned to normal.
The boom from the blast shook houses located several miles from the refinery, but, says Day, there was no environmental impact from the workplace accident.
Click here to read more about this Texas workplace accident.
If you have been injured in a Texas workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati. To receive free legal advice about your potential workplace accident lawsuit, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Two workers injured after fall from Cowboys Stadium roof
Two workers were injured after falling off the roof of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium on Thursday morning.
At the time of the accident, the workers were on top of the stadium working on fabric roof panels. The two men slipped on the icy roof and slid some 250 feet before their fall was stopped by the gutter.
According to Arlington fire officials, it appeared that the men were wearing safety harnesses but that their harnesses were not attached to the roof. Typical fall gear, when used properly, said Arlington Assistant Fire Chief Don Crowson, would have prevented the men from falling for more than about six feet.
One of the injured workers has been identified as Jose Hernandez, who called 911 to report the accident at around 7 a.m. Hernandez said he injured his hands and neck.
The second worker, whose name has not yet been released, suffered a broken leg as well as chest and head injuries. He also lost consciousness. He was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas by helicopter.
For more on this Texas workplace accident, click here for the complete article.
If you have been injured in a Texas workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today. You will speak directly to a workplace accident attorney who will help you understand your legal rights. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
At the time of the accident, the workers were on top of the stadium working on fabric roof panels. The two men slipped on the icy roof and slid some 250 feet before their fall was stopped by the gutter.
According to Arlington fire officials, it appeared that the men were wearing safety harnesses but that their harnesses were not attached to the roof. Typical fall gear, when used properly, said Arlington Assistant Fire Chief Don Crowson, would have prevented the men from falling for more than about six feet.
One of the injured workers has been identified as Jose Hernandez, who called 911 to report the accident at around 7 a.m. Hernandez said he injured his hands and neck.
The second worker, whose name has not yet been released, suffered a broken leg as well as chest and head injuries. He also lost consciousness. He was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas by helicopter.
For more on this Texas workplace accident, click here for the complete article.
If you have been injured in a Texas workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today. You will speak directly to a workplace accident attorney who will help you understand your legal rights. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Common causes of workplace injuries
Workplace accidents can be caused by a limitless number of factors, but there are some general categories of workplace injuries that can be defined. Here are some of the most common causes of workplace injuries:
Defective equipment
Workers can be injured by using equipment that is defective in its design, manufacturing, assembly or repair. A defective piece of equipment can be anything from the complex workings of a bulldozer to something as simple as a metal ladder.
Hazardous Materials
Some employees are exposed to toxic substances in their workplace. If your work involves hazardous materials, you have a right to appropriate safety gear and equipment to protect yourself and minimize your exposure.
Motor vehicle accidents
Workplace motor vehicle accidents can be the result of reckless or negligent driving or malfunctioning equipment.
Inadequate training
An employee who has not been properly trained to do their job is a danger to both themselves and to other workers. Employers have a responsibility to train their employees in safe work practices.
Falls
Falls in the workplace can occur either from standing or from a height. A fall from standing is the “trip and fall” type accident where, for example, a worker trips over a tool that has been left lying on the floor. A fall from a height occurs when an employee falls from a ladder, scaffolding or some other apparatus that has them elevated from the ground.
Struck by a falling object
Injuries caused by falling objects occur most frequently in workplaces where overhead storage is being utilized or equipment is used to lift and carry objects.
Lifting injuries
Improperly lifting a heavy object can lead to serious back and muscle strain or sprain.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal assistance. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
Defective equipment
Workers can be injured by using equipment that is defective in its design, manufacturing, assembly or repair. A defective piece of equipment can be anything from the complex workings of a bulldozer to something as simple as a metal ladder.
Hazardous Materials
Some employees are exposed to toxic substances in their workplace. If your work involves hazardous materials, you have a right to appropriate safety gear and equipment to protect yourself and minimize your exposure.
Motor vehicle accidents
Workplace motor vehicle accidents can be the result of reckless or negligent driving or malfunctioning equipment.
Inadequate training
An employee who has not been properly trained to do their job is a danger to both themselves and to other workers. Employers have a responsibility to train their employees in safe work practices.
Falls
Falls in the workplace can occur either from standing or from a height. A fall from standing is the “trip and fall” type accident where, for example, a worker trips over a tool that has been left lying on the floor. A fall from a height occurs when an employee falls from a ladder, scaffolding or some other apparatus that has them elevated from the ground.
Struck by a falling object
Injuries caused by falling objects occur most frequently in workplaces where overhead storage is being utilized or equipment is used to lift and carry objects.
Lifting injuries
Improperly lifting a heavy object can lead to serious back and muscle strain or sprain.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal assistance. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Texas workers compensation: What is a non-subscriber?
Unlike most other states, Texas does not require employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. An employer who chooses not to participate in the workers’ compensation program is known as a “non-subscriber.” An employer who does purchase workers’ compensation is referred to as a “subscriber.”
If the employee of a non-subscriber is involved in a workplace accident, then the non-subscriber is vulnerable to a workplace accident lawsuit. Unlike employers who subscribe to workers’ compensation, non-subscribers can be sued by their employees over workplace injuries.
As the employee of a non-subscriber, if you are injured in a workplace accident, you have the right to sue your employer for the damages that would ordinarily be available to you in any personal injury lawsuit, such as lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering.
If you have been involved in a workplace accident, contact the law firm of Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice. To speak with one of our Texas workplace accident lawyers, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
If the employee of a non-subscriber is involved in a workplace accident, then the non-subscriber is vulnerable to a workplace accident lawsuit. Unlike employers who subscribe to workers’ compensation, non-subscribers can be sued by their employees over workplace injuries.
As the employee of a non-subscriber, if you are injured in a workplace accident, you have the right to sue your employer for the damages that would ordinarily be available to you in any personal injury lawsuit, such as lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering.
If you have been involved in a workplace accident, contact the law firm of Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice. To speak with one of our Texas workplace accident lawyers, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
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