Does Workers’ Compensation Always Bar a Lawsuit Against My Employer? Generally yes, but not in every single situation that might arise. New Mexico’s Workers’ Compensation Act normally provides the exclusive remedy for a workplace injury of any kind, meaning an employee typically cannot sue their employer directly, even when the employer’s own negligence caused the […]
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Back injuries account for about one-third of all occupational injuries. Many of us have experienced some sort of workplace back pain, be it a “twinge” from sitting at a desk too long or screaming agony after unsuccessfully trying to pick up a heavy package. On-the-job back injuries are surprisingly common and take a great economic
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Texas is the only state in the union that does not require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. During a legislative hearing, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) reported that approximately 500,000 Texas workers have no insurance coverage for…
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Many of the trades employed at a construction site require specialized training and experience. That training and experience enable you to perform your tasks in an efficient and safe manner. A master electrician understands how to set up the circuits in a home or…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that over 13 million workers in the United States may be exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin, putting them at risk for occupational skin diseases. While workplaces normally focus on…
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Earlier this month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a report on the financial toll of workplace injuries. It notes that job-related injuries and illnesses cost billions of dollars every year. Despite the availability of workers’…
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In his lawsuit filed in Galveston County District Court, a Santa Fe man alleges that his employer, Diamond Hydraulics Inc. of Hitchcock, did not want him to make a workers’ compensation claim for his workplace injury. Now he is suing for over $1 million dollars to…
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Ashley Furniture, which has several locations in Texas, is facing dozens of workplace safety violations from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. According to OSHA, workers at an Ashley factory in Wisconsin suffered over 1,000 injuries at work since…
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Texas residents who work in industries that are at serious risk for amputations should be aware that OSHA has updated the National Emphasis Program on this type of workplace injury. Therevisions include amputation policies and procedures for carrying out the program….
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Emergency services employees in Texas and around the country who work shifts longer that 12 hours are 60 percent more likely to experience illness and injury, according to a recent study. The researchers examined 1 million schedules of 4,000 EMS workers over a…
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