Preventing Deadly Scaffolding Accidents
While construction sites may be an inherently dangerous place to work, every worker has the right to work in a safe environment. Nearly one fifth of all work-related deaths in the United States in 2019 occurred in the construction industry. Many of these deaths involved a commonly used construction site structure – scaffolding. Scaffolding, an incredibly important and useful tool in construction projects, can be very safe when erected properly, closely inspected, and used with care. This, however, is not always the case, as deaths caused by falling from scaffolding or scaffolding accidents are very common.
Common Causes of Crane Accidents
The thriving construction industry in Texas relies on large equipment to speed up the building process and get projects completed on time. Cranes are one of the most commonly used construction tools, with about 125,000 cranes operating in the United States at any given time. While essential to building large structures, cranes are incredibly large, complex machines that pose serious risks to workers. Crane accidents can cause devastating injuries and have proven to be fatal.
Types of Distracted Driving
We have all seen it – a person driving while looking at their cell phone, eating a cheeseburger, or turned fully around trying to calm down their child. Distracted driving is everywhere and is causing more car accidents every year. Texas Department of Transportation statistics show that 17.4% of motor vehicle crashes on Texas roads in 2019 involved distracted drivers. Out of the total number of distracted driving accidents (97,853), there were 2,500 serious injuries and 378 fatalities. In an effort to reduce distracted driving accidents, Texas recently passed a law that prohibits driving while reading, writing, or sending electronic messages on a mobile device.
Dangers of the Holiday Season
While it may seem like the most wonderful time of the year, there are dangers lurking around every brightly decorated corner this holiday season. Keeping your family safe this holiday season can be made easier by following these holiday safety tips.
Talking to Your Teen About Texting and Driving
It is an important milestone that teens look forward to and parents dread – learning how to drive. When teaching teens to drive, parents have the responsibility of emphasizing and teaching the importance of vehicle safety. This includes talking to their teen about not texting and driving. Car accidents, sadly, are the leading cause of […]
Ezequiel Reyna, Jr. Celebrates His 40th Anniversary as an Attorney
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Ezequiel Reyna, Jr.’s legal career. An accomplished South Texas personal injury attorney and the founder of the Ezequiel Reyna Law Office located in Weslaco, Texas, Mr. Reyna has a long and distinguished career which includes multiple Top 100 Verdicts in the State of Texas. His dedication to his […]
