Valentine’s Day weekend will have an increased risk of car accidents.
Valentine’s Day is a time for dinner plans, date nights, and spending time with people you care about. Across Texas, many people head out in the evening to restaurants, bars, concerts, and hotels. With more drivers on the road—and more alcohol involved—the risk of car accidents increases.
Taking a rideshare on Valentine’s Day? Read this first.
Carpooling to work is growing in popularity.
Key Takeaway:
If you’re injured while carpooling in Texas, you may have the right to file a claim, and liability may involve one or more drivers or insurance policies.
Construction sites have unique hazards in January.
Returning to work after the holidays can be tough. Schedules change, workloads increase, and crews must adjust quickly. For construction workers, January also brings cold-weather risks.
Dry winters can cause deep cracks in pavement and outdoor staircases.
Your apartment should be a safe place to relax—especially during the winter. When you rent a home, you trust your landlord to keep the property in good condition. While winters in Texas are usually mild, cold snaps, rain, and poor lighting can still create dangerous conditions.
Defective heaters can have catastrophic consequences.
Key Takeaway:
A landlord may be liable for heater-related injuries if they fail to repair a known problem within a reasonable time after receiving proper notice.
Gym injuries spike in January.
January is a popular time to set new goals. Many people make New Year’s resolutions to get healthier, build better habits, or try something new. For many Texans, that means signing up for a gym membership and jumping back into fitness routines.
Car accidents spike in January as commuters return to work.
When the holidays end and daily routines return, Texas roads become much busier. Offices reopen, schools resume, and commuters head back to work in full force. As traffic increases, so does the risk of car accidents.
Injuries at work events may be covered under workers’ compensation.
Key Takeaway:
You may be able to file a claim if you’re injured at a company-sponsored event that is considered work-related under Texas workers’ compensation rules.
Defective gym equipment can result in catastrophic injuries.
Key Takeaway:
Under Texas product liability law, you may be able to file a claim against a manufacturer or seller if a defect in home gym equipment caused your injury.
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