Monthly Archives: January 2020
KHOU 11 Investigation Finds That Some Texas Counties Are Placing Lives in Danger by Failing to Take DWIs Seriously
Recently, an important article covering how driving while intoxicated with a child in your car is simply not taken seriously enough here in Texas, regardless of the accidents and damage that often result. Although it is a felony that carries up to two years’ jail time, many charged in some counties simply do not… Read More »
More Problems for E-Cigarettes: Researchers Find Microbial Toxins in Products
We have previously discussed emerging evidence that vaping is leading to serious lung injuries and even death in some cases, including here in Texas. The only company linked to these products that has been sued for wrongful death thus far is Juul Labs and, recently, an analysis conducted by the Harvard School of Public… Read More »
Nurses Are Receiving More and More Violent Workplace Injuries Every Year
According to a recent study published by the American Nurses Association, nursing is now one of the most dangerous places to work, with one in four nurses being assaulted on the job: Patients trying to use pipes to attack their nurse, violent outbursts, nurses being punched and suffering from broken ribs, noses, physical and… Read More »
New Study Reveals That Retail Workers May Suffer More Workplace Injuries Than You Realize
According to a new report released in November, workplace injuries for retail workers are one of the few injury areas that did not decrease over the last two years. According to the report, injuries in this area caused employees to miss an average of 24 days of work per year, and the top three… Read More »
