With the industrial and economic boom that the State of Texas has experienced over the years, many jobs were created. These jobs ranged from oil and gas to construction, ranching, recycling, haulage and logistics, mining, real estate, and health care. The industrial boom did not fail to come with some of its downfalls as some of the jobs expose the workers to fatal work-related hazards.
Here are some of the most dangerous jobs in Texas
More jobs are known to be more hazardous than others. In no particular order, below is the list of the five most dangerous jobs in Texas.
Waste Collectors and Recyclers
This occupation exposes practitioners to harsh external weather conditions since they are always on the road and to toxic waste substances too. The job also requires the use of heavy equipment which exposes the operators to risk of an accident.
Truck drivers
Truck drivers by the nature of their jobs are tipped to have a high tendency of getting involved in vehicle accidents. They haul heavy cargos over long distances and statistics has it that only in 2017 there were 649 fatal crashes involving large trucks in Texas.
Roofers
The nature of this job requires that practitioners work from heights that exposes them to the risk of falling. Coupled with the fact that roofers work with sharp objects and heavy materials, they easily made it to the list of the most dangerous jobs in Texas.
Oil Fieldworkers
Individuals that work in the rich oil fields of Texas are exposed to lots of health hazards that come with the job. They are exposed to dangerous gases, heavy machinery and this has been known to cause fatal accidents for workers.
Health Care Practitioners
Health care assistants in Texas, especially those that work in the private sector are at high risk of being exposed to fatal work hazards. The nature of the job makes them prone to getting infections such as COVID-19 or exposure to toxic medical waste and materials that might cause injuries or fatal accidents.
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Pending when Texas regulates its industries for safety, it is important that individuals who work within Texas contact personal injury attorneys or workplace accident attorneys in Texas to ascertain the risk related to their jobs and also understand the legal coverage that they are entitled to. This will ensure that they get the right compensation they deserve in the event of any job-related injury or death.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
