Category Archives: Types of Injuries

Free Construction Site Safety Material From OSHA

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According to the United States Department of Labor, nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the U.S. daily.  Furthermore, more than 800 construction workers die and nearly 137,000 are seriously injured while on the job in the United States annually.  (Statistics reported by http://www.osha.gov.) Some of the most common work place accidents involving construction sites and zones include:  falls from read more
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New PTSD Drug For Females Ages 18-64 In Testing

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A new drug aimed at treating post traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D.) in women is poised for testing at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.  The drug is a aimed at controlling C.R.F.--a peptide thought to regulate cortisol production in the brain.  Cortisol is what the brain produces when under stress. It essentially tells the brain to engage in fight or flight when under stress. P.T.S.D. read more
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The Bystander Law in Texas

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In Texas, a person may have a cause of action for severe emotional distress experienced as a result of witnessing a serious accident.  However, whether the claim is recognized by the Law may depend on entirely a number odd factors including the relationship of the parties involved, the proximity of the claimant to the event and what they saw or heard. Under Texas law, a bystander must meet three requirements to have a recognizable cause of action.  read more
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