Roswell is surrounded by farm and ranch country, so dairy, field, and livestock work is part of daily life for some local families. For a long time, New Mexico’s workers’ compensation system left those workers out. The answers below explain what changed and what it means for an injured worker today. Were Farm and Ranch
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Medical workers may be exposed to infectious agents and/or hazardous chemicals each day. Employers are responsible for ensuring their employee’s safety while at work. Millions of sick Americans visit health care clinics and hospitals each year, relying on medical professionals to diagnose and treat them. Medical professionals receive extensive training and take special precautions to
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Next to other large states, Texas has a much higher rate of worker deaths than statistically expected; high construction fatality rates may be one reason. Many workers who live in El Paso consider their state to be exceptional in various ways. Unfortunately, a new report suggests that Texas also stands out in one decidedly negative
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Construction workers face a number of hazards in the workplace, which could cause accidents that result in serious occupational injuries or deaths. There is some level of risk of suffering occupational injuries and illnesses in nearly every profession and field throughout Texas, and elsewhere. For some, however, the danger may be greater. According to the
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When workers are injured due to the actions of parties other than their employers, they may be able to file personal injury claims against those parties. Many of the workplace accidents that occur in El Paso can unfortunately be attributed to the actions of either employees or employers. However, in some cases, workers may suffer
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When a Texas job environment contributes to an illness such as an autoimmune disorder, a worker may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Many people in Texas may associate workers’ compensation benefits with a sudden trauma such as a fall or a machinery accident. However, some work-related medical issues may occur as a result of
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Employees in Texas may not be fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim or hiring an attorney. Though often preventable, workplace accidents happen at an alarming rate. Take, for example, the year 2015 in Texas. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.6 incidents for every 100 workers across the state. Of
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The more time you spend on the road, the more likely you are to be in an accident. It is not reflective of your skills as a driver or your attentiveness overall, merely an inevitability. For truck drivers, this can be a threat to both physical safety and livelihood….
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When most people think about a truck accident or other incident leading to injuries, they typically assume it is the trucker’s fault. It might surprise many El Paso residents to learn that the truck driver is not always to blame. Just like other workers, truckers are…
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The workers’ compensation laws in Texas provide most employers with the option to bypass workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Many employers opt to still obtain the coverage so that they can protect their company and offer protection to their employees. There are…
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