Also known as pressure sores, decubitus ulcers and pressure ulcers, bedsores are among the most common secondary medical conditions that you may experience as a quadriplegic. When you are confined to a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury, your weight can put enough...
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Types of products on the recall list in August
It is the responsibility of manufacturers to test their products for hazards before they put them on the market, but many dangers are discovered after consumers are already using them. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission lists these defective products on its...
How do product warning labels help?
You have likely seen a warning label of a product you have bought in Texas. These warning labels are on almost everything these days. You may wonder why they are there and if they prevent people from getting injured. According to Harvard Business Review, the short...
What long-term services does the VA offer?
Serving this country as a member of the armed forces is one of the most selfless things you can do as a U.S. citizen. Your service is greatly appreciated by everyone. As a member of the military, you get access to Veteran's benefits in Texas. The U.S. Department of...
What qualifies as a hazardous material at a workplace?
Texas residents have rights to safety every time they get up and head out the door to work. Whether you work at a construction site or a fast food restaurant, the United States Department of Labor gives you the right to work in conditions without the risk of serious...
Lack of oversight was a key factor in fatal workplace injuries
In 2018, a tragic accident occurred in another state that resulted in multiple fatalities. The fatal workplace injuries occurred after an oil rig exploded. A safety board recently commented on the incident, stating that the five lives that were lost may have been...
Catastrophic injuries: How Texas legally defines negligence
Texas highways are often the scene of serious automobile collisions. When a person suffers catastrophic injuries as a result of a crash, he or she often not only needs emergency medical assistance but assisted-living care in the days and weeks following the incident....
Alcohol-related accidents can cause spinal cord injuries
When you think of causes of spinal cord injuries, what comes to mind? Motor vehicle accidents? Falls? Acts of violence? These answers are correct, but there is one contributing factor that can increase the likelihood of a spinal cord injury: alcohol. A...
Did employer negligence result in your workplace injury?
Whether you work in Texas or another state, your employer is legally obligated to do certain things to help you stay safe on the job. For instance, your employer must provide proper training and any available safety equipment appropriate to your line of work. If your...
Speeding often leads to catastrophic auto accidents in Texas
A Texas community has suffered a great loss. Speeding often causes drivers to lose control of steering, sometimes resulting in catastrophic auto accidents. That appears to be what happened in a recent collision that has taken the life of a 15-year-old girl....