Workplace Accidents
Attorney Brooks Schuelke Calls for Greater Worker Safety Standards After OSHA Cites Texas Manufacturer for Violations Leading to Serious Injury
Following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation, federal workplace safety inspectors determined that serious injuries suffered by an employee at Artco-Bell Corp., a Temple-based furniture manufacturer, could have been prevented with proper safety measures. The investigation, which focused on a machinery accident in April 2024, revealed that the company failed to install the required machine…
Read MoreAustin Injury Lawyer Brooks Schuelke Reminds Businesses, Workers of the Risks of Construction Injuries
An Austin construction accident recently sent a worker to the hospital after the worker fell 30 feet from scaffolding, according to a CBS Austin news report. The worker was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to CBS Austin. Falls are one of the most common causes of death and serious injury in…
Read MoreAustin Injury Attorney Brooks Schuelke Notes That Factory Jobs Come With Risks
Tesla’s Gigafactory made headlines with its move to Texas. Now, the factory is making headlines for another reason: The family of a Gigafactory worker is suing Tesla and two other companies, alleging that the companies’ negligence led to the death of their family member. The lawsuit alleges that the worker, a journeyman electrician, was inspecting…
Read MoreSchuelke Law Prepares for New OSHA Injury Reporting Requirements in 2024
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced updates to its injury reporting rules. Beginning in 2024, companies in certain high-risk industries will be required to file injury reports electronically. Companies affected by this change are those with 100 or more employees in certain named “high-hazard” industries, such as construction. These companies must…
Read MoreGood Brain Injury Related News From The University of Texas
Yesterday, Admiral William McRaven, the Chancellor of the University of Texas System, made several announcements about his future plans for the system. Recognizing the increase in brain injuries and diseases, Admiral McRaven proposed an “unprecedented investment” to have the University of Texas academic and health campuses work together on research and initiatives to improve brain…
Read MoreHead Injuries and Concussions — From Players' Perspective
If you know me, you know I’m a huge University of Texas sports fan. Because of that, I’m a huge fan of the Longhorn Network. Usually, the stories just relate to my sports passion, but in light of David Ash’s retirement from football due to his repeated concussions, the LHN ran a great piece that…
Read MoreBrett Favre's Admissions Shed Light On Traumatic Brain Injuries
In an interview this week, retired NFL quarterback (and all around tough guy) Brett Favre discussed memory loss issues he’s been having since retirement. Favre attributes these issues to potential brain injuries he suffered as a player. Favre isn’t alone in these types of symptoms. We’ve had the pleasure of representing a number of clients…
Read MorePERSONAL INJURY: Make The Most Of Your Doctor's Appointments
For whatever reason, people get intimidated when going to doctor’s offices and they forget to tell their doctors about all of their issues, they’re unwilling to ask follow-up questions, or they’re flustered and forget what the doctor says. This is a threat to your health, but if you’re a personal injury victim, it also has…
Read MoreBrain Injury Basics: What Is Cognitive Rehab?
Cognitive problems are the most common lingering symptoms of those who have made a good recovery from a traumatic brain injury. Fortunately, cognitive rehabilitation can at least help reduce some of these problems. Cognitive rehabilitation is training for the brain and for the victim of a brain injury. Depending on the extent of your brain…
Read MoreConstruction Injuries: Construction Industry Booming, But It's Often Costly For Workers
As the Texas economy booms, so does the construction industry. But recently, that’s coming at a high cost to workers. Recently, the University of Texas and the Worker’s Defense Project released a study showing the costs — primarily in on-the-job injuries and wage theft — to workers. An NPR story describing the report notes in…
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