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  • July 6, 2023

    Top 10 Tips to Avoid Truck Accidents

    If you have ever driven on the highway, you have likely seen 18-wheelers on your drive. You might even have instances where you had to swerve to move out of their path. Commercial trucks have many differences from cars which can make defensive driving difficult. Truck accidents are often more severe than other accidents. Trucks are larger, carrying various types of cargo and traveling at high...

  • June 29, 2023

    How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Car Accident Death?

    You may be considering legal action if you lost a loved one because of someone’s negligence in Texas. Texas law allows you to file a wrongful death lawsuit if someone’s negligence led to your loved one’s death. If the claim is successful, you could receive compensation for your losses. Keep reading to learn about Texas wrongful death lawsuits, and talk to our Odessa wrongful death attorneys...

  • June 22, 2023

    Toxic Chemicals in Building Materials

    Do you have possible negative health effects from exposure to toxic chemicals in building materials? Some studies show that toxic exposure of various types causes approximately 100,000 deaths annually, so it is a serious problem.  If your Odessa personal injury attorney can prove the link in a claim, you could be entitled to compensation for your financial and emotional losses from your illne...

  • June 14, 2023

    Types of Accidents that Happen in Odessa, TX

    Odessa, TX, is a family community of 112,000, and the oil industry mostly drives the economy. While Odessa is a fine place to live, like any Texas city, it has its share of accidents. When you are in an accident in Odessa caused by someone’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation in a personal injury lawsuit, so talk to our personal injury attorneys at Cesar Ornelas Injury Law for lega...

  • June 9, 2023

    What is the Texas Survival Statute?

    When you lose a loved one, you may need to settle their estate and finish any business they did not complete before they passed. If the death involved someone’s negligence, this process may include filing a personal injury lawsuit. If this happens, the Texas Survival Statute may be important.  The Texas Survival Statute states that an executor or heir can file a survival claim for an injury...

  • May 26, 2023

    What are Common Types of Forklift Accidents?

    Forklifts are used primarily to transport heavy equipment and machinery on a construction site. In 2021, forklifts accounted for 70 work-related fatalities, and in 2020, 7,290 non-fatal injuries. If you have fallen victim to a forklift accident, you need the workplace injury lawyers at Cesar Ornelas Injury Law. Below we discuss the common types of forklift accidents and injuries. What is ...

  • May 19, 2023

    Oil Field Accidents

    Workplace Injury - Oil Field Accidents There are reports that oil and gas extraction account for 75% oil field accidents. The fatality rate for the mining industry, including oil extraction, is approximately 11.4 per 100,000 workers, which is 300% of the national average. Texas Oil Field Accidents In August 2018, seven people were injured after a series of explosions occurred in Midland Coun...

  • May 12, 2023

    Injury Statistics in El Paso

    The likelihood of getting into an accident is an unfortunate reality Texans face far too often. In fact, in El Paso alone, the number of pedestrian fatalities has risen considerably. Being involved in any type of accident is never fun, and when someone suffers injuries due to another party's negligence, no amount of money can take away the pain and suffering. However, seeking the advice and assis...

  • May 4, 2023

    What is the Best Load Board for Cargo Vans?

    Across the United States, millions of semis, commercial trucks, tractor-trailers, and cargo vehicles are responsible for transporting billions of tons of freight. Although these vehicles are tremendously useful for the economy, when trucking companies or their drivers are negligent, it can pose a risk to others sharing the road. Properly loading and securing cargo is one critical safety issue tha...

  • April 27, 2023

    Should You Brace Yourself in a Car Accident?

    You are stopped at a red light. As you wait for the light to turn green, a car comes up behind you. As you look in your rear-view mirror, you notice the driver is not slowing down. You start blaring your horn, but within seconds the driver smashes into your rear.  Many drivers have been in this particular situation. If you have recently suffered injuries in a car accident, the attorneys at Ce...

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