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How common is fatigued truck driving?

Posted on May 24, 2023June 2, 2023

Driving is a mentally and physically demanding task, especially for those behind the wheel of a big rig. Safe drivers focus their attention on the road. However, if a driver is drowsy or fatigued, operating a vehicle in traffic safely and effectively becomes much more difficult. Their reaction times decrease, as do their mental processing […]

Tired truckers are dangerous drivers

Posted on May 22, 2023June 2, 2023

Commercial trucks are a necessary part of our economy. These trucks travel the entire nation delivering essential goods, but they also pose a severe risk to all other drivers on the road. This is because a semi-truck crash can result in devastating injuries and fatalities to other motorists. While victims may seek compensation from negligent […]

Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Hotels

Posted on April 1, 2023April 2, 2023

The Hidden Danger of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Hotels The mere thought of experiencing a relaxing vacation in a hotel is enough to make anyone’s heart flutter. But beneath the veneer of luxury and comfort lies a lurking monster that could turn your idyllic paradise into a nightmare. This creature is the poisonous carbon monoxide […]

Why Is the Jones Act Important to Oil Workers?

Posted on March 31, 2023April 20, 2023

The general rule in a workplace injury is that you cannot sue your employer for negligence because they have provided you with workers’ compensation insurance. The workers’ comp system does have some benefits since it is a no-fault system. For example, injured employees can receive benefits no matter who is at fault for the accident; […]

Accidents in the Permian Basin Region of Texas

Posted on March 30, 2023March 31, 2023

Study: Over 1,600 Traffic Fatalities In Major Texas Oil Regions in a Single Year The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently released a study on crash statistics in Texas’s five primary oil and natural gas producing regions: over 194,000 crashes with 7,422 serious injuries and 1,614 deaths. The personal injury lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm […]

Wild Ride: The Perils of Oilfield Trucking

Posted on March 29, 2023April 20, 2023

The Permian Basin is the busiest oil field in the country. This oil field accounts for roughly 40 percent of the United States’ production. In addition, producers drill large amounts of natural gas in the Permian. There are over seven thousand oil fields in this massive area, and new drilling occurs daily. With oil prices […]

What Happens When a UPS Truck Is in an Accident?

Posted on March 15, 2023April 20, 2023

What happens when a UPS truck is in an accident? Companies like UPS have seen their business skyrocket since people turned to online shopping. Consumers want their purchases delivered to their front door, drastically increasing the demand for UPS’s services. The delivery company has a fleet of more than 134,000 trucks and 127,000 drivers who travel […]

Third-Party Claims and Oil Field Accidents

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

According to the United States Labor Department, thousands of workers suffer fatal injuries in oilfield accidents annually. Oil rig explosions, slip-and-falls, and other on-site injuries are all too common in the industry. However, even non-fatal accidents can prove financially demanding or even catastrophic. If you or a person you care about suffered an injury in […]

Oilfield Accidents and the Law: What Legal Rights Protect Oil and Gas Workers?

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Oil and gas extraction is an intrinsic part of Texas’ economy, and working at an oilfield or on an oil rig can be a lucrative career. However, oilfields are a statistically dangerous place to work, in part because employers and others do not always provide workers with a safe working environment and conditions. According to […]

Third-Party Claims in a Construction Accident

Posted on March 13, 2023April 20, 2023

If you’ve suffered an injury as a construction worker, you may have questions about what your options are for recourse. The general legal principle in a workplace injury case is that you cannot sue your employer for your injuries. The same principle holds even when your employer was negligent or did not follow OSHA regulations. […]