Oilfield jobs are dangerous for many reasons. There are countless hazards on the job site, the risk of inexperienced coworkers, and some companies that prioritize profit over employee safety. Accidents...
The Permian Basin is a busy area for oil workers and companies, which means that the risk of serious injuries is rather high. Depending on the circumstances, injuries on an...
Working in the oilfield industry is a dangerous profession. This is true whether you work on a land rig or at sea on an offshore rig. Many hazards are the...
Oilfield sites pose many unique and often deadly hazards. Oilfield workers are familiar with the dangers they face daily. The problem is that many others do not realize the risks...
Oilfields can be incredibly dangerous places to work. There are hazardous substances around every corner, heavy machinery in use, and large trucks transporting materials. Trucking accidents on oilfields are an...
Whether students are on school property or in another location, districts are responsible for the safety of students in their care during the school day and at school-sponsored extracurricular activities....
You signed the permission slip, believing sports would teach your child teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. You never imagined receiving that phone call: your child has been seriously injured at practice....
Parents send their children to school with the understanding that it is a safe, productive space where the child will be able to learn and develop. However, bullying is an...
Millions of people struggle with mental health issues, and that includes the children in our schools. As a parent, it's your responsibility to know how your child is doing in...
Rehabilitation times for a spinal injury vary widely because every individual is unique, and every spinal injury is different. However, rehabilitation time for spinal cord injury usually lasts 12—18 months....
Losing a limb is a life-altering event that can change the way victims approach their daily activities and even impede them from working. This is why it is considered a...
Accidents happen every day in Louisiana, with data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) indicating 1,673 serious injuries were sustained on the state's roadways in 2021. From motor vehicle accidents...
The majority of personal injury cases involve short-term disabilities, in which temporary damage is inflicted upon a victim's body, mind, or spirit. Motor vehicle accidents, occupational injuries, sports injuries, medical...
Sensory loss like deafness after an accident is a catastrophic injury with lifelong repercussions. A victim of such injury faces a drastic change in their lifestyle, affecting aspects like work,...
Paralysis is a catastrophic injury that is both life-altering and long-lasting. It can have severe emotional, physical, and financial consequences for an injured person. Victims may face surgeries, rehabilitation, and...
A catastrophic injury—like paralysis, brain trauma, or amputation—can lead to life-long medical care, lost income, and permanent changes to your quality of life. In these serious cases, calculating damages isn’t...
The consequences of traumatic amputation injuries after car wrecks, workplace accidents, and defective product incidents in Louisiana are often catastrophic, as they severely affect a victim's physical well-being. Medical expenses...
Vision loss is one of the most feared disabilities in America. Many people would rather suffer the loss of a limb than lose their eyesight. Although vision loss and blindness...
