Terry Bryant Legal Blog

The most common construction accidents in Houston involve falls from heights, being struck by objects, electrocutions, and caught-in/between incidents, collectively known as OSHA's "Fatal 4". Other regional hazards include heat-related illnesses and petrochemical plant injuries. Understanding how these incidents occur reveals that m[...]

Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) identifies the safest cars on the road with its prestigious "Top Safety Pick" and "Top Safety Pick+" awards. These designations indicate that a vehicle has performed well in rigorous crash tests and has a strong record of preventing crashes. Owning a car on this list can s[...]

In a construction safety violations liability lawsuit, employers who disregard Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations may find that those actions serve as powerful evidence of negligence. This could significantly strengthen your claim for the maximum compensation you may be eligible for under the law. When [...]

Many injured workers wonder if suing for an oil rig explosion in Texas is possible. In truth, there may be many legal pathways to recovering damages not covered by workers’ comp if a third party caused the accident or if the employer is considered a non-subscriber. Understanding the distinction between a workers' comp claim an[...]

Determining whether Texas or maritime law applies to an oil rig explosion injury typically depends on the specific location of the rig and your employment status at the time of the accident. This distinction is far more than a technicality; it dictates which legal system governs your claim, the types of compensation available, and t[...]

Often, the causes of oil rig explosions in Texas result from negligence such as inadequate maintenance protocols, defective equipment, willful safety violations, or preventable human error. After a major accident on a rig or platform, workers and their families frequently face an uphill battle against powerful oil companies and thei[...]

Texas bus accident laws hold certain transportation companies, known as common carriers, to a higher standard of safety and care for their passengers than regular drivers.  This heightened duty of care is a critical factor in personal injury claims, as it provides a powerful legal basis for holding bus companies accountable whe[...]

After a bus accident in Houston, you may recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses, but the total compensation can be affected by who is liable and whether governmental damage caps apply.  Recovering fair bus accident compensation in Texas is more complicated than just submitting bil[...]

Determining who is liable in a bus accident in Texas often involves multiple parties, including the bus driver, the bus company, maintenance contractors, and even government entities such as METRO or a school district.  When a bus crash disrupts your life, identifying the responsible party is the first step toward securing the [...]

Houston truck accident statistics indicate that most collisions occur on major interstate freight corridors, such as I-10 and I-45, during weekday business hours, when commercial traffic volume peaks. Houston operates as a massive hub for international trade and domestic transport, meaning our roadways constantly bustle with 18-whee[...]

If you are injured by an out-of-state trucking company in Houston, you can typically sue them in Texas. State and federal laws allow accident survivors and certain family members to seek compensation in the jurisdiction where the crash occurred rather than the state where the trucking company is registered. These cases often involve[...]

Commercial truck accidents are fundamentally different from standard car crashes due to a complex web of federal and Texas truck accident laws that govern the trucking industry, creating distinct layers of liability that do not exist for passenger vehicles. A collision involving an 18-wheeler is not just a bigger car accident. It's [...]

Workplace injuries can happen anywhere in Texas—from oil fields and factories to retail stores, hospitals, schools, warehouses, and construction sites. Even office workers face risks that can lead to serious long-term medical problems. While some injuries happen in sudden accidents, others develop slowly over time from repetitive t[...]

The first 48 hours after a workplace injury are the most important. What you do—and what you avoid doing—can affect your medical recovery, job security, eligibility for benefits, and the strength of your legal case. Many employers and insurance companies move quickly after an injury, gathering evidence, assigning company-selec[...]

Employee monitoring and workplace surveillance have become increasingly common across Texas. From retail stores and warehouses to corporate offices, delivery companies, health facilities, and industrial job sites, employers are using more tools than ever to watch workers throughout the day. Some monitoring is meant to improve safety,[...]

Minor workplace injuries happen every day — small cuts, muscle strains, slip-and-catch moments, or soreness that appears after lifting or repetitive movements. Because these situations feel manageable, many workers convince themselves there’s no reason to report the issue. They may worry about slowing operations, appearing ove[...]

When you get hurt at work in Texas—especially if your employer is a non-subscriber—your injury benefits plan becomes one of the most important documents you will ever read. These plans outline what benefits you may receive, what your employer is responsible for, and what rules you must follow to keep your claim active. The pro[...]

When a worker is injured on the job, the immediate focus is on medical care and reporting the incident. But when it comes to proving how the injury occurred, few types of evidence are as powerful as witness testimony. Whether the incident happened in a warehouse, retail store, construction site, restaurant, plant, delivery route, [...]