A work accident lawyer helps injured workers protect their rights, deal with insurance companies, gather medical and job evidence, and pursue full compensation after a workplace injury — not just file paperwork. They investigate what caused the accident, challenge denied claims, calculate long-term losses, and step in if your employer or insurer tries to minimize […]
Forklifts are a familiar sight in California’s warehouses, factories, and construction sites, but they’re also among the most dangerous machines in the workplace. According to SC Training’s 2025 forklift safety report, forklifts cause over 40,000 work-related injuries each year, with 67 fatalities and thousands more leading to lost workdays or long-term disability. The report also […]
Construction sites are already intimidating enough when you’re a bystander, so just imagine the kind of danger that actual workers in these places put themselves in every day. The noise, machinery, and towering cranes make for one of the most hazardous work environments in the country, and the numbers prove it. According to 2025 data […]
INTRO If you or a loved one has just experienced an electric shock, whether from a live wire, downed power line, or faulty wiring, among others, you might feel in pain, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. Some injuries, like burns, nerve damage, or muscle pain, may not show up right away but […]
Seasonal jobs help businesses handle their busiest times of the year, from holiday shopping to summer tourism and farm work. But with the rush to hire and train new staff quickly, injuries often rise during these periods. This is not a new problem at all. A study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics conducted over […]
If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, it is critical to understand the rules around finding the right doctor to treat your injury. Physicians who accept workers’ compensation insurance must be certified by the Workers’ Compensation Division. This might limit the pool of available healthcare providers. Also, since the employer’s insurance often has an […]
Workers, especially those in the construction industry, are always at great risk of a ladder or a scaffolding accident. Sadly, these incidents often cause grave injuries such as muscle damages, broken bones, herniated disks, head trauma, and other serious injuries related to falls from height. And in worst-case scenarios, workplace accidents can lead to a […]
It’s no surprise that the most dangerous seasonal jobs continue to draw more new workers each year. The most dangerous seasonal jobs can be incredibly important to keep our communities running, which makes these jobs meaningful and, in some cases, very lucrative. The darker side of the most dangerous seasonal jobs turnover, however, can be […]
After an accident at work, there are plenty of stresses to deal with. Lost working time, concern over lost wages, doctor appointments, and simply taking care of life while injured are all challenges. The last issues that you want to deal with at times like these are detailed paperwork and the workers’ compensation claim process […]
The economy and culture of Texas have been shaped by the major oil booms our state has seen over the past century. From the “gusher age” spanning the first 40 or so years of the 1900’s to the 1970’s energy crisis, to the post 9/11 changes in global oil trade, Texas oil has played a […]
Texas Workers are More Likely to Die Than Workers in Any Other State While the state of Texas may be a strong economic engine, growth does not tell the whole story. More workers die here than in any other state. Federal data concluded that a Texas worker is 12% more likely to be killed on the […]
A construction crane collapsed onto the Elan City Lights apartment complex in Dallas on Sunday afternoon killing one person and injuring six others. The news was confirmed by Jason Evans, a Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson. The crane sliced through four floors of the apartment complex, damaging most of its eastern side and the parking garage. According […]
According to a study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, non-fatal work-related injuries are rising among law enforcement officers. This is the first national investigation of non-fatal injuries resulting from assaults, accidental falls, and car wrecks involving police officers. More than 600,000 Law Enforcement […]
If you’ve been hurt on the job in Texas, you have rights. It’s important that you don’t sign anything from your employer or from an insurance company without contacting Thompson Law first. If you do, you could sign away your right to future compensation, medical care, or your right to file a lawsuit. Call Thompson […]
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