Bounce houses are used at parties, carnivals and festivals. People can rent them for family reunions and backyard birthdays. But many parents don’t know just how dangerous they can be, and even fewer realize they are tightly regulated by Texas law. Bounce houses are accidents waiting to happen, particularly when they aren’t maintained or set … Continued
According to the Houston Chronicle, 27-year-old Raul Hernandez Martinez was electrocuted while swimming in the pool with family members at the Hilton Houston Westchase on Westheimer Rd. He later died at a local hospital while in intensive care. Hernandez’s family says several of people were in the pool when the pool lights automatically came on … Continued
More than a dozen people were injured Sunday at the Grand Prix of Houston when a popular driver crashed into the fence blocking the bandstand. Several vehicles were involved and one driver was injured as well, though the spectators experienced the brunt of the collision. ABC Houston reports the crash occurred when four-time IndyCar champion … Continued
A woman fell to her death recently from a climbing wall at a gym in Grapevine, TX. According to CBS Dallas, the accident happened on Sept. 22, when the woman lost her grip and fell from about 25 to 30 feet to the ground. Emergency responders transported her by CareFlite to Parkland Memorial Hospital where … Continued
The abundance of medical and law terms may be hard to understand for most families whom may have a loved one under the constant care of a facility. If there is a legal term that you are not sure of, and feel that a facility may have made a violation of the law, consult a … Continued
Accidents aren’t limited to old or poorly maintained facilities. Many times an accident will happen in a brand new or surprisingly nice location. Just because a facility is new, doesn’t mean it is safe. Recently two men helping to move workers into a new office building found this out firsthand. According to YourHoustonNews.com, the accident … Continued
Workplace accidents can range from the relatively simple slip and fall on a wet floor to a very serious fall from a roof or even an amputation. There’s no denying that some jobs are more dangerous than others. And subsequently, some employers have a greater responsibility to keep their worksites safe. Inspectors with the Occupational … Continued
When you are at a business conference, staying in a hotel, or attending a major sporting event, the last thing on your mind is escalator safety. That’s the sort of thing you assume someone else will be thinking of. So, when an injury accident happens, it can catch everyone off guard. Such was the case … Continued
Wearing your seatbelt might be uncomfortable, but it’s many times better than being ejected from a vehicle in an accident. For the eleventh year, Texas officials are launching the Click It or Ticket campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of buckling up. Over the years, efforts that have inspired many to buckle up have … Continued
Work, for most, is a necessity—something we have to do to continue to survive at a certain lifestyle. Every job has hazards, however. In the manufacturing industry, there are many; and one of these hazards isn’t getting the attention it deserves from employers or the government regulatory agency known as OSHA. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration … Continued