Work Accidents

Any vehicle that requires a commercial driver’s license to operate is considered a commercial vehicle. For example, 18-wheelers, construction vehicles, delivery trucks, tractor-trailers, and tanker trucks are all included. Accidents involving commercial vehicles are often more complex because multiple parties can be liable. Here is what you need to know. Who is Liable? The...

Unlike other states, Texas does not require most employers to provide workers’ comp benefits to injured workers. However, you still have options for recovering compensation if you are injured on the job. Worker’ Comp Process in Texas If your employer does carry workers’ compensation insurance and you are injured on the job, the trade-off...

The oil industry employs hundreds of thousands of people and supports millions of jobs in the United States. However, oil company workers face seven times the rate of serious injury, and industry operations directly affect the environment. As a result, the activities of these companies are regulated at the state and federal level to...