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A job-related injury can be the result of a single incident or the culmination of repeated exposure to a dangerous activity or substance. A single-incident workplace injury, for example, could occur on a construction site when a worker falls from a piece of scaffolding or is struck by a vehicle. Prolonged exposure to hazardous materials, such as asbestosis, can cause mesothelioma or lung cancer. Whether the injury is incurred instantly or takes years to develop, both can be classified as job-related injuries.

A third type of job-related injury is one in which a medical condition or injury you already have is worsened by your employment.

Note that you do not have to be on the employer’s premises in order to sustain a job-related injury. Job-related injuries can occur at any event you are required to attend by your employer and at any time during which you are on pay status.

If you have suffered a job-related injury, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice. You will receive a no charge legal consultation with one of our Texas personal injury attorneys. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

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A Texas man was killed in a workplace accident Friday morning. The accident, which involved a forklift, is currently under investigation by OSHA.

The accident took place at H&S Constructors Property in Corpus Christi, Texas. The victim, a worker for Strouhal Tire Service, was on site changing a tire on a forklift. As he was changing the tire, the jack went out, pinning him underneath the forklift.

A spokesperson for H&S says the company will be investigating the accident to determine what, if any, corrective actions should be taken in light of the worker’s death.

OSHA is currently investigating the incident to determine whether any OSHA standards were violated. OSHA has up to six months to complete its investigation before it must produce a public report.

The name of the Texas workplace accident victim has not yet been released. What is known is that the victim was in his late 40s and was a longtime employee of Strouhal Tires.

To read more about this workplace accident, click here for the complete story.

Fears | Nachawati represents victims of Texas construction accidents and workplace injuries. To receive free legal advice about your possible claim, contact us today by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

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A Texas man is suing two construction companies over injuries he sustained in a workplace accident four months ago. The plaintiff, Marlon Flores, fell while installing siding on a townhouse.

The construction site accident lawsuit names Remington Homes Inc. and ROC Commercial Builders LLC as defendants. Both companies, the lawsuit alleges, failed to supervise the plaintiff while he was performing construction work on the residential property.

Court papers for the Texas workplace injury lawsuit state that, as a result of the accident, Flores has experienced, impairment, disfigurement, pain and suffering and mental anguish. Flores is seeking an undisclosed amount of compensation for his personal injuries.

In addition to lack of supervision, Flores is also alleging that the two defendants committed multiple violations of OSHA regulations both prior to and at the time of the workplace accident. The suit alleges that these violations were a second proximate cause of the incident and resulting personal injuries.

Click here for more on this Texas construction site accident and Flores’ personal injury lawsuit.

Have you been hurt in a construction site or other workplace accident? Contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

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A Texas man has been hospitalized after a workplace accident involving rat poison at a Progreso grain silo. The worker, whose name has not yet been released, was loading pellets of rodent pellets into the grain silo when the accident occurred.

When the pellets, which are about 5 inches in diameter, react with water, a gas is created. The worker was in close proximity to several of the poisonous pellets when they unexpectedly exploded. He suffered severe head trauma and was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital.

An investigation into this Texas industrial accident is underway to determine whether proper safety procedures were being followed.

Click here for the full article about this Texas workplace accident.

If you have been injured on the job, you may be entitled to bring a personal injury lawsuit in addition to seeking worker’s compensation. To learn more about industrial accident lawsuits, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal assistance. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

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A construction worker was killed last Tuesday afternoon when a sudden influx of water flooded a pipe he and other workers were drilling in Conroe, Texas.

The accident occurred when a drill bit became stuck and the victim had to enter the pipe in order to dislodge it. While he was in the underground pipe, both the pipe and the tunneled-out work area surrounding it quickly became filled with water.

Initial reports stated that the flooding was caused by a sudden rainstorm, but Conroe Fire Chief Ken Kreger says this is speculation and that the flood was more likely caused by groundwater, a broken water main or a burst sewer pipe.

A total of three workers were trapped in the flood. Two, both of whom were in the trench area, were able to escape with assistance from the foreman. The body of the third man, the one in the pipe itself, was not recovered until hours later at just before 7:00 p.m. His remains were discovered about 50 feet into the 140-foot long pipe.

The victim and the other men were working for Boring & Tunneling Company of America. The victim, whose identity has not been made public, had been with the company for nine years.

The accident is currently under investigation by OSHA.

To read more about this tragic Texas construction site accident, click here for the complete article.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas law firm representing victims of construction site accidents. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a construction site accident, contact us today for free legal advice. You can reach us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584.

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Every day in the United States, workers are injured while on the job. Sadly, the number of injuries – and fatalities – is far higher for those working in the construction industry. In fact, in 2004, the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that the construction industry has the second highest number of fatalities of all industries in the U.S. The study also revealed that construction workers have a higher-than-average number of days off from work due to illness or injury.

Other studies have indicated that one out of every ten construction workers will be injured on the job at some point during their career.

The stakes are even higher for construction workers in Texas. Since 1992, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas has ranked either first or second in the number of workplace injuries per year – construction site accidents accounted for the largest number of those injuries. In 2004, for instance, Texas was in second place with 114 fatalities in the construction sector.

Other shocking statistics related to construction site accidents include:

·         Research conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health showed that, in 2007, construction accidents caused the highest number of fatalities of any industry.

·         In 2007, over 1,100 construction-related fatalities were reported.

·         Falls are the most common cause of fatal construction site accidents.

·         After falls, transportation accidents, falling objects and electrocution are the most common causes of construction-related deaths, respectively.

·         Of all workers compensation costs across the country, 15% are due to construction site accidents.

As these statistics show, the construction industry is a highly dangerous occupation that puts workers at serious risk of suffering an on-the-job injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction site accident, contact us today.

The Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati provide free legal advice to victims of construction site injuries. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

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In 2006, an industrial worker was doused with acid in a Texas workplace accident. The worker, Jason Jenkins, suffered severe eye damage as a result. Jenkins sued for his injuries and was recently awarded $9.6 million dollars by a Houston jury.

The accident occurred when Jenkins was adding acid through an acid addition system while on the job at Equistar Chemicals. The jury found that the Dallas, Texas, company Occident Chemical Corporation was negligent in its design of the acid addition system.

In his workplace accident lawsuit, Jenkins alleged that the system lacked a pressure indicator and that it did not properly vent pressure. As a result, the pressure vented near Jenkins’ face, causing him to lose most of his vision in one of his eyes.

Both Occidental and Equistar were found responsible for the accident. Jenkins was also found to be 5% responsible.

To read more about this Texas on-the-job accident lawsuit, click here for the full story.

Fears | Nachawati represents workers who have been injured on the job. To learn more about your potential work site accident personal injury claim, contact us today for a free legal consultation. You can contact us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

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