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Careers in oil and gas extraction are among the riskiest jobs in the U.S. This means employers running oil rigs must take worker safety seriously. But unfortunately, not every company follows federal and state safety regulations. As a result, far too many oil rig workers in Texas and throughout the U.S. are injured or die...

Traffic safety experts say there is a 'crisis' on our roads Texas car accident deaths increased to a 40-year high recently, according to car accident fatality data collected by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). "This crisis on our roads is urgent and preventable," said NHTSA Deputy...

Fatalities among Hispanic construction workers are cause for concern Construction accident fatalities increased by 11 percent nationwide in the past decade, according to workplace accident statistics compiled by the CPWR - The Center for Construction Research. Alarmingly, fatal injuries involving Hispanic construction workers increased by 31 percent during the same 10-year period, according to a...

If an 18-wheeler hit your car due to a blowout, here's what you need to know A recent fatal truck accident in San Antonio occurred due to a tire blowout on an 18-wheeler on Interstate 10, according to KSAT News. The accident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on April 13, 2022, in the 11900 block...

Construction sites are very active, busy places. There’s a lot of work to be done, and some of it can be quite dangerous. There are safety procedures and protocols that must be followed to protect workers. Despite this, construction accidents still happen every year, leaving workers seriously injured or killed. One of the most common...

Our San Antonio Oilfield Accident Lawyers Discuss the Dangers Few workplaces pose more hazards to an employee’s safety than oil fields. As the nation’s top producer of gas and oil, no state knows this better than Texas. In 2019, the most recent information available, nearly 50 workers died in Texas oilfield accidents. While serious workplace...

New federal law will allow interstate truck drivers under age 21 In response to the national trucker shortage and resulting supply chain issues, the United States is moving forward with a plan to allow teenagers to drive tractor-trailers across state lines. Currently, while some drivers aged 18 to 20 are allowed to drive heavy trucks...

If you feel frustrated and angry when you see another driver getting distracted, you’re not alone. According to research by The Zebra, distracted driving is the No. 1 source of anger and frustration for motorists. About 63% of drivers say distracted motorists cause them the most anger and frustration on the road. What are examples...

A San Antonio Car Accident Lawyer Explains Why This holiday season may be more dangerous for Texas motorists than usual, according to safety advocates. As the number of fatal car accidents surges across the nation, there is concern that this already deadly time of year will be even more tragic. Every year, there are about...

A San Antonio truck accident attorney reveals what you should know A recent verdict in a fatal truck accident in Texas illustrates how trucking companies – and not just the drivers – can be negligent. In handing down a $30 million verdict, a jury found that FedEx Freight, the LTL division of the FedEx parent...