Fires Caused by Home Appliances

Fires Caused by Home Appliances According to news reports, at around 10 p.m. on November 2, 2018, a two alarm building fire broke out in a townhouse in southwest Houston, killing one man and injuring his 36-year-old son.  Wyatt Law Firm (www.wyattlawfirm.com) expresses our condolences to the family and our hope that the son’s injuries are not life threatening. Building […]

New data should increase understanding of workplace accidents

New data should increase understanding of workplace accidents Employers in Texas and throughout the country are expected to provide safe environments for their workers at their job sites. Government and industry standards are often rigorous, depending on the type of business. Unfortunately, even with these standards, workplace accidents still routinely occur. To better understand the types and frequencies of accidents and how to […]

Avoiding the tragedy of an apartment fire

Avoiding the tragedy of an apartment fire A homeowner can do many things to protect the home and its occupants. Installing smoke detectors, alarm systems and other safety devices is one step, and keeping the home and premises free from hazards is another. However, if you live in an apartment, you may not have as much control over your own safety. In […]

Keyless ignitions pose a serious hazard to vehicle owners

Keyless ignitions pose a serious hazard to vehicle owners Everyone knows that you need to turn off your car when parked in your home’s garage or some other enclosed space. Otherwise, carbon monoxide could build up and cause serious illness or death. What if you thought you turned your car off, but in fact, it continued to run well after you closed your garage […]

Permian Basin – by the numbers

Permian Basin – by the numbers · More than 7,000 active fields; · 250 miles wide and 300 miles long; · 4,991 drilling permits issued in 2018 so far; · Recent projections show an expected production of 5.4 million barrels per day (mbd) by 2023. With increased oilfield activity comes increased 18-wheeler and heavy truck traffic. With increased 18-wheeler traffic comes […]

Just like workplace accidents, chemical exposure is compensable

Just like workplace accidents, chemical exposure is compensable Workers in the petrochemical and the oil and gas industries in Texas are typically exposed to multiple safety hazards. Employers must inform employees of all the risks they will face, and although potential workplace accidents involving physical injuries might be covered in safety talks and training, chemical hazards do not always receive the deserved attention. […]

Are “breakthrough drugs” really worth it?

Are “breakthrough drugs” really worth it? When you are sick, you want relief fast. You have likely called friends for advice, searched the internet or tried trusted home remedies to ease the symptoms. Moreover, when a loved one is suffering, you may take any risk to find relief for him or her. In fact, that is what you may be doing […]

Avoiding wrong-way drivers

Avoiding wrong-way drivers It seems as though the frequency of news stories involving wrong-way drivers has increased in recent years. For one reason or another, motorists often end up traveling the wrong way on highways. Others are moving into the oncoming lane of traffic on a two-lane road. All of these drivers heading right into oncoming traffic cause […]

A paralyzing injury often brings agonizing pain

A paralyzing injury often brings agonizing pain If a devastating motor vehicle accident left you with a catastrophic spinal cord injury, your paralysis may be just one of many issues you are facing. You are likely learning new ways to accomplish tasks that were once routine, and you may be discovering methods of coping with the frustration you are feeling. Undoubtedly, your […]

Defective products lawsuit filed against Bristol-Myers

Defective products lawsuit filed against Bristol-Myers Abilify is a prescription medicine that is used by many Texas residents and others around the country in treatment of numerous mental illnesses, such as depression and schizophrenia. It is also prescribed to combat certain symptoms of autism. Unfortunately, the use of the drug led to various unexpected behaviors in some of its consumers. Some […]

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