Three crew members working on an oil rig in Mountrail County North Dakota were injured on Friday, September 3, 2022. Late on Friday evening, a highland oil drilling rig experienced a large and catastrophic explosion. Reports state that residents of the nearby town of Ross, North Dakota witnessed the explosion from miles away. Three workers…
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Voncile Hill, 62, and her husband Melvin Hill, 74, were farmers traveling from their home to pick up a tractor part when their tire blew out. Their 2002 Ford Super Duty F-250 pickup rolled over. They did not survive the accident. Their children sued Ford and others. A jury found that Ford had sold 5.2…
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As Houstonians, we constantly hear news of explosions and chemical releases from refineries and chemical plants. Often these tragic events occur in heavily populated residential areas that refineries and chemical plants call home. While there is a risk in living near these refineries and chemical plants, the facilities also have a duty to prevent dangerous…
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What is Considered a Workplace Injury? If you’ve been injured at work, you may be wondering if you have a case against your employer. After all, accidents happen all the time, and not every accident is the result of someone else’s negligence. However, there are certain types of accidents that are more likely to be…
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Texas Department of Public Safety officials advised of an incident involving a 2008 KIA Sorrento, a 2005 Peterbilt semi-trailer, and a 2015 Peterbilt semi-truck near the Cleveland Municipal Airport in Liberty County, Texas. Officials stated that the crash, which involved two 18-wheelers, resulted in the death of a 32-year-old woman and severe injuries to two…
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On September 10, 2022, a 6-year-old was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident in Grand Prairie, Texas. The accident occurred at or around 8:00 pm at the 2700 block of Regency Drive. According to the police, the victim was crossing the street when they were hit by an SUV. The child was taken to a nearby…
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Two Snyder teenagers died in an early morning crash in late August of 2022. The crash occurred just west of Snyder, and among the deceased were a 17-year-old and a 14-year-old. A man from Hamlin, Texas was also critically injured in the crash. The crash occurred at about 6:15 a.m. when the 17-year-old was driving…
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When construction workers report to a job site to perform their job duties, they expect the company and other contractors they are working for/with will maintain the safety of the job site. Maintaining the integrity and safety of the job site is critical for the safety of workers. When a construction worker is injured at…
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