Bryan Pope - The Cochran Firm Texas Legal Examiner (Page 5)

The Most Important Tool Construction Workers Need to Stay Safe on the Job

When it comes to construction site safety, there’s one tool above all others that can prevent injury and potentially save lives. It’s not a hardhat, a reflective vest or a pair of steel toe work boots (although the benefit of these simple items is immeasurable)—the…

By Bryan Pope

/ 28 Sep 2017

The Most Important Tool Construction Workers Need to Stay Safe on the Job

Texas A&M Study Says Texting Most Dangerous Distraction on Road

Three types of distractions affect drivers on the road, and the most dangerous of those is texting, according to a paper published in August by the Center for Transportation Safety at Texas A&M University. The study, conducted by researchers who partnered with the Texas A&M…

By Bryan Pope

/ 20 Sep 2017

Texas A&M Study Says Texting Most Dangerous Distraction on Road

CRPS/RSD Community Recognizes Leader in Pain Management

Recently, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine selected Dr. Michael Stanton-Hicks as its 2017 John J. Bonica Lecture Award winner. Having been called a giant in the management of complex regional pain syndrome/reflex sympathetic dystrophy (CRPS/RSD) because of his extensive

By Bryan Pope

/ 13 Sep 2017

CRPS/RSD Community Recognizes Leader in Pain Management

Texas Bans Texting while Driving—Is It Enough to Stop Distracted Driving?

Starting September 1, 2017, a law signed by Governor Greg Abbot will take effect that makes texting while behind the wheel of an automobile a misdemeanor that can be punished by a fine between $25 and $99 for first time offenders and up to $200…

By Bryan Pope

/ 1 Sep 2017

Texas Bans Texting while Driving—Is It Enough to Stop Distracted Driving?

New Law Could Mean Lost Money: File Hurricane Harvey Claims by 9/1!

Potentially adding insult to injury for thousands of those adversely affected by Hurricane Harvey, a recently passed bill by the Texas legislature—TAKING EFFECT THIS FRIDAY, September 1, 2017—will most likely limit the rights of homeowners in pursuing property damage claims with their insurance…

By Bryan Pope

/ 29 Aug 2017

New Law Could Mean Lost Money: File Hurricane Harvey Claims by 9/1!

How Do I Prove that the Trucker was at Fault for My Accident?

When an automobile collides with a commercial truck, the results can be devastating. Because of the size and weight of large trucks, they are capable of doing severe damage to other smaller vehicles on the road, especially passenger cars. But just because a truck is…

By Bryan Pope

/ 16 Aug 2017

How Do I Prove that the Trucker was at Fault for My Accident?

North Carolina Teen Beats CRPS/RSD: Next Stop, NFL

When 15-year-old Nazair (Naz) Jones woke up on November 5, 2011, he could not move. Then after years of persistent pain, complete loss of control of the use of his limbs, and the loss of 50 pounds, the once-healthy, gifted athlete was diagnosed with complex…

By Bryan Pope

/ 9 Aug 2017

North Carolina Teen Beats CRPS/RSD: Next Stop, NFL

How Does Your State Rate When It Comes to Road Safety Policies?

The National Safety Council (NSC) is a hard grader, if the agency’s new report that gives each of the 50 states a grade for its overall safety policies is any indication. My home state, Texas, has the dubious distinction of earning the grade of D.…

By Bryan Pope

/ 2 Aug 2017

How Does Your State Rate When It Comes to Road Safety Policies?

Three Basic Steps that Can Help Avoid Workplace Injuries

In most cases, both employee and employer want to avoid on the job injuries at all costs; yet, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 4,836 workers died in fatal workplace injuries in 2015, more than 13 each day and the highest number in…

By Bryan Pope

/ 25 Jul 2017

Three Basic Steps that Can Help Avoid Workplace Injuries

Nonfatal Injuries and Illnesses Continue to Decline in the Workplace

According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, private employers reported 48,000 fewer nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2015 as compared to 2014. The rate reflects a pattern of annual decline present for the last 13 years, except in 2012. Six of 19…

By Bryan Pope

/ 10 Jul 2017

Nonfatal Injuries and Illnesses Continue to Decline in the Workplace

DOT Again Delays Effective Date for Truck Driver Training

Congress, various safety groups, as well as the families of crash victims have been working for more than 20 years to get the U.S. Department of Transportation to act on a basic commercial driver’s license entry level training rule. Regulatory review has had the mandate on…

By Bryan Pope

/ 30 Jun 2017

DOT Again Delays Effective Date for Truck Driver Training

Legislation to End Vehicle Inspections in Texas Stalls Out

Texas is currently one of only 15 states that still require safety inspections for vehicles, but Senate Bill 1588 would have eliminated that process, saving drivers valuable time as well as $7 per vehicle per year. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Don Huffines (R-Dallas),…

By Bryan Pope

/ 20 Jun 2017

Legislation to End Vehicle Inspections in Texas Stalls Out