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Don’t let the excitement of the holidays set your house on fire

Posted on December 12, 2018April 20, 2023

Most people in Texas look forward to the winter holidays for months, anticipating the celebrations and exciting times with family and friends. However, you might not be aware of the unique fire hazards that the holiday festivities present. The U.S. Fire Administration says a significant number of house fires occur during the winter months. Regardless […]

Are truck drivers more likely to drive while drowsy?

Posted on November 27, 2018July 11, 2022

There are many things that can cause truck accidents, but one of the most common – and most dangerous – is drowsy driving. Drowsy driving happens when a driver is sleepy or fatigued, which can occur due to not sleeping enough or something else such as an untreated sleep disorder, medications, drinking alcohol or shift […]

Defective products leave contractor dead; lawsuit filed

Posted on November 15, 2018July 11, 2022

Many Texas residents and others around the country use natural gas in their homes. Various mechanical pieces are used to tap into the gas lines to connect to the houses. Homeowners go about their days, assuming that these connections have been made properly and that the parts were manufactured correctly. However, as within any industry, defective […]

Pedestrian deaths continue to rise

Posted on November 13, 2018July 11, 2022

Walking is great exercise. Not only does it help your heart, but it also gets you outdoors and in the Texas sunshine. Fitness trackers tell you how many steps you have left to reach the recommended 10,000 per day, and you may take advantage of your lunch hour or proximity to a friend’s house to […]

Fires Caused by Home Appliances

Posted on November 5, 2018July 11, 2022

According to news reports, at around 10 p.m. on November 2, 2018, a two alarm building fire broke out in a townhouse in southwest Houston, killing one man and injuring his 36-year-old son. Wyatt Law Firm (www.wyattlawfirm.com) expresses our condolences to the family and our hope that the son’s injuries are not life threatening. Building […]

New data should increase understanding of workplace accidents

Posted on November 1, 2018July 11, 2022

Employers in Texas and throughout the country are expected to provide safe environments for their workers at their job sites. Government and industry standards are often rigorous, depending on the type of business. Unfortunately, even with these standards, workplace accidents still routinely occur. To better understand the types and frequencies of accidents and how to […]

Avoiding the tragedy of an apartment fire

Posted on November 1, 2018July 11, 2022

A homeowner can do many things to protect the home and its occupants. Installing smoke detectors, alarm systems and other safety devices is one step, and keeping the home and premises free from hazards is another. However, if you live in an apartment, you may not have as much control over your own safety. In […]

Keyless ignitions pose a serious hazard to vehicle owners

Posted on October 23, 2018July 11, 2022

Everyone knows that you need to turn off your car when parked in your home’s garage or some other enclosed space. Otherwise, carbon monoxide could build up and cause serious illness or death. What if you thought you turned your car off, but in fact, it continued to run well after you closed your garage […]

Permian Basin – by the numbers

Posted on October 8, 2018April 20, 2023

· 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

Posted on October 3, 2018July 11, 2022

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. […]