Falls are one of the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and death. Falls are included among what is oftentimes referred to as the “Fatal Four” in workplace incident and injury cases alongside electrocutions, struck-by, and caught-in/between. Controlling worksite employers must ensure that adequate fall protection measures are required and actually put into practice…
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The construction industry remains one of the most dangerous industries for workers. Given the nature of their work, construction workers may be exposed to challenging work environments that present risks due to elevation, failure of excavation, collapses, or pinch points. Moreover, the use of heavy machinery at construction sites presents its own unique set of…
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Everything has its price, but what is the reasonable cost of non-economic damages in a personal injury lawsuit? The Texas Supreme Court may soon clarify or redefine the standards by which Texas courts should objectively review non-economic awards after hearing oral arguments in two wrongful death cases out of Dallas on appeal: Gregory v. Chohan…
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Figure 1 – Packages and pills of Zantac, Photo credit: www.BloombergLaw.com The popular heartburn drug Zantac was on the market for nearly forty years, filling store shelves and medicine cabinets across the nation. In doing so, its creator earned billions in sales. Recent court filings revealing documents produced in litigation suggest that Glaxo, now known…
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Workplace injuries exist in many forms, one of which is occupational hazards that, overtime, can result in occupational diseases. No doubt, certain occupations come with higher risks whether it be by excessive exposure to hazardous products or prolonged physical demands of the body. Some of the most common occupational illnesses include: • Skin diseases such…
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The dangers associated with the operation of helicopters remains in the forefront of many people’s minds, particularly following the untimely death of National Basketball Association and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash in 2020 near Calabasas, California. In 2021, the United States Helicopter Safety Team (“USHST”) reported there were 96 helicopter…
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What must construction site managers and employers do to protect workers who are engaged in work over or near water? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) addresses this concern in 29 CFR 1926.106, which provides for the following: Although simply stated, these requirements have been the subject of numerous letters of interpretation over the…
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Construction sites can present numerous hazards to workers. Chief among these are the dangers associated with excavation work, including the threat of cave-ins and trench collapses that can result in crushing injuries, asphyxiation, and death. Worker injuries caused by trench collapses or cave-ins are preventable. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) requires that individuals…
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