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An explosion inside of a residential building often leads to extensive injuries and property damage. There are many ways explosions can occur inside of a home, but often, these incidents happen due to the negligent actions of a company, entity, or individual. If an explosion occurs due to someone’s negligent actions, a personal injury attorney in Houston may be able to help. How These Incidents Happen Not every cause of residential building explosions is listed here, but these do cover…

Study after study has shown that long hours, particularly long-hour shift work, can result in “stress, fatigue, negative mood, discomfort, physiological dysfunction, and poor health behaviors,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, long hours can lead to significant on-the-job fatigue, increasing the chances that a workplace injury will occur. A Houston workplace injury lawyer can assist if you’re harmed by a dangerously long shift. 1. Increased Risk of Fatigue and Injuries Long work hours, extended…

Oil rigs, whether on land or offshore, present significant dangers for those tasked with their operation. Even though oil rig workers can make good money, the dangers are very real. Oil rig workers are exposed to incredibly hazardous conditions and elements, and injuries can be severe. Most Common Hazards Facing Oil Rig Workers studies available from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that the oil and gas extraction industry “faces unique safety and health hazards and…

What has been described by officials as a “catastrophic” Boise Airport hangar collapse killed three people. Nine other individuals were injured in the collapse, including five who are listed in critical condition at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. The Boise Airport hangar collapse occurred at about 5:00 p.m. According to officials, dozens of people were working at the construction site at the time of the building collapse. The airport hangar was under construction at the time of the…