In 49 states, most or all employers are required to participate in a workers’ compensation program to provide benefits to employees injured on the job. In Texas alone, it is entirely up to the employer whether to provide workers’ compensation benefits to employees. Employers who chose not to are called “nonsubscribers.” So, if you are…
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A woman in Washington, D.C. has filed a lawsuit against Bayer as a result of a stroke that occurred from taking the birth control product called Yaz. In early 2008, Sharon Paez, the plaintiff, was prescribed Yaz by her health care provider which she took as a contraceptive but also as treatment for other menstrual…
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Our Texas readers, just like those in other parts of the United States, do their best to only purchase products that are 100 percent safe. This is particularly true when it comes to items for their children. Recently, a sixth child has died as the result of the Nap Nanny infant recliner. This is one…
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Contractors at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field have been fined for the negligence that led to the death of a 28-year-old worker in December. Reports show that the two contractors were hit with some of the most serious violations in the construction business after a thorough investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Texas Cutting…
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The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has publically released troves of data related to drug side effects that it hopes will increase awareness of adverse drug events and lead to new developments in research. The more than 3 million reports document adverse drug events occurring between 2004 and 2013. These findings were previously only available through…
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Friday afternoon, the Houston Fire Department reported a two-alarm fire at a high-rise building. The structure is located near the intersection of Kirby and the Southwest Freeway. Preliminary information indicated smoke in the lobby of the ninth floor, but the actual fire had not been identified, and no one has yet been evacuated. Arson may…
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Many of us have experienced just how thrilling and addicting it can be to feel the freedom of riding your bike on the blacktop road or a rocky trail. No matter what terrain you chose to ride on, cyclists all share in the experience of the outdoors and open road together. Tragically we lost yet…
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Accidents happen in the blink of an eye. While some are truly unpreventable, others occur because of someone’s negligent or reckless actions. It might be that someone is driving under the influence or is driving while distracted. A driver may not check his or her mirrors before changing lanes. It’s this last example that occurred…
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