Permian Basin – by the numbers

Permian Basin – by the numbers · More than 7,000 active fields; · 250 miles wide and 300 miles long; · 4,991 drilling permits issued in 2018 so far; · Recent projections show an expected production of 5.4 million barrels per day (mbd) by 2023. With increased oilfield activity comes increased 18-wheeler and heavy truck traffic. With increased 18-wheeler traffic comes […]

Just like workplace accidents, chemical exposure is compensable

Just like workplace accidents, chemical exposure is compensable Workers in the petrochemical and the oil and gas industries in Texas are typically exposed to multiple safety hazards. Employers must inform employees of all the risks they will face, and although potential workplace accidents involving physical injuries might be covered in safety talks and training, chemical hazards do not always receive the deserved attention. […]

Are “breakthrough drugs” really worth it?

Are “breakthrough drugs” really worth it? When you are sick, you want relief fast. You have likely called friends for advice, searched the internet or tried trusted home remedies to ease the symptoms. Moreover, when a loved one is suffering, you may take any risk to find relief for him or her. In fact, that is what you may be doing […]

Avoiding wrong-way drivers

Avoiding wrong-way drivers It seems as though the frequency of news stories involving wrong-way drivers has increased in recent years. For one reason or another, motorists often end up traveling the wrong way on highways. Others are moving into the oncoming lane of traffic on a two-lane road. All of these drivers heading right into oncoming traffic cause […]

A paralyzing injury often brings agonizing pain

A paralyzing injury often brings agonizing pain If a devastating motor vehicle accident left you with a catastrophic spinal cord injury, your paralysis may be just one of many issues you are facing. You are likely learning new ways to accomplish tasks that were once routine, and you may be discovering methods of coping with the frustration you are feeling. Undoubtedly, your […]

Defective products lawsuit filed against Bristol-Myers

Defective products lawsuit filed against Bristol-Myers Abilify is a prescription medicine that is used by many Texas residents and others around the country in treatment of numerous mental illnesses, such as depression and schizophrenia. It is also prescribed to combat certain symptoms of autism. Unfortunately, the use of the drug led to various unexpected behaviors in some of its consumers. Some […]

Did FDA actions lead to Bayer removing Essure from U.S. market?

Did FDA actions lead to Bayer removing Essure from U.S. market? More than likely, Bayer, the Food and Drug Administration, and doctors all had high hopes for Essure, a non-surgical, permanent method of birth control after its release into the U.S. market back in 2002. The device promised to allow women to never again worry about pregnancy without undergoing surgery, which was the only other way […]

Ways to prevent most common type of workplace accidents

Ways to prevent most common type of workplace accidents Employees at businesses in Texas and in all other states go to their jobs each day with the expectation that they will have a safe working environment. The majority of companies have extensive safety manuals and accident prevention programs in place. Employees are required to follow proper procedures on how to safely perform their duties […]

Did your loved one die in a car accident? You may have a case.

Did your loved one die in a car accident? You may have a case. Texas families that are mourning the loss of a loved one after a fatal accident understand that it can affect them in many ways. From the grief associated with an unexpected loss to the financial expenses related to the crash, the aftermath of a fatal accident can be overwhelming. For some grieving families, however, there […]

Defective products blamed for loss of man’s eye

Defective products blamed for loss of man’s eye Fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July holiday in Texas and elsewhere around the country. While many people attend organized fireworks events, more and more families are purchasing fireworks for their own individual displays. As sales for fireworks increase, accidents do as well. A man in another state filed a products liability lawsuit against a […]

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