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OSHA’s Most Frequently Cited Violations on Texas Construction Sites
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes annual data on its most frequently cited safety violations. These violations highlight the hazards that most often lead to injuries and fatalities on construction sites. For Texas workers, where construction is booming, understanding these risks is critical to staying safe and knowing your rights.
At MLF Legal, we represent injured construction workers across Texas, helping them pursue compensation when employers fail to follow OSHA standards.
Scleroderma and Social Security Disability Benefits
Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease that causes hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. In severe cases, it can affect internal organs such as the lungs, kidneys, and heart. These complications often make it impossible to maintain steady employment.
If scleroderma prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). At MLF Legal, we help Texans apply for and appeal disability claims related to scleroderma and social security disability.
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Social Security Disability Benefits
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a circulatory disorder caused by narrowed arteries that reduce blood flow to the limbs. PAD often leads to pain, cramping, and mobility issues that make steady employment difficult.
If PAD prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). At MLF Legal, we help people from all over the country apply for and appeal disability claims related to PAD and social security disability and other circulatory disorders.
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Top 5 Mistakes Injured Texas Workers Make After an Accident (and How to Avoid Them)
When you’re injured on the job in Texas, the decisions you make in the hours and days that follow can dramatically affect your medical recovery, your income, and your legal rights. Unfortunately, many workers—through no fault of their own—make mistakes that weaken their claims or give employers and insurance companies ammunition to deny benefits.
Whether your employer carries workers’ compensation or is a Texas non‑subscriber, avoiding these common pitfalls is essential. Below are the top five mistakes injured Texas workers make after an accident—and how to protect yourself.
Texas Construction Wrongful Death Claims: What Families Need to Know
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in Texas. When a worker tragically loses their life due to unsafe conditions, defective equipment, or employer negligence, families are left facing emotional devastation and financial hardship. A wrongful death claim allows surviving family members to pursue justice and compensation.
At MLF Legal, our construction wrongful death lawyers help families across Texas navigate these complex claims with compassion and determination.
War Stories: MLF Legal Wins Extent Of Injury Dispute In A Texas Workers’ Compensation Case For Sam
At MLF Legal, we don’t just let insurance companies dismiss legitimate injuries as “degenerative.” Our workers’ compensation lawyers dig into the medical records, compare imaging studies when possible, and work with treating doctors to build a clear, compelling case.
Social Security Disability for Autoimmune and Circulatory Disorders
Living with an autoimmune or circulatory disorder can make it impossible to maintain steady employment. Conditions like Raynaud’s Syndrome, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Peripheral Artery Disease often cause chronic pain, fatigue, and functional limitations that the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers when evaluating disability claims. Social security disability for autoimmune and circulatory disorder claims are very complex.
At MLF Legal, our social security disability attorneys help people nationwide apply for and appeal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Our team understands how to connect your medical evidence to SSA’s strict requirements — and we fight to overcome denials.
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How to Prove Employer Negligence After a Texas Oil-Field Injury
Oil-field work in Texas is some of the toughest — and most dangerous — work in the country. When a serious injury happens on the job, many workers aren’t sure what kind of legal claim they can file or where to turn for help. It’s gets very confusing, especially when you consider oil field third-party claims.
When Can You Sue a Third Party After a Construction Site Accident in Texas?
Construction sites are complex environments. Multiple contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and equipment suppliers often work side by side. When a construction site accident happens, workers may assume their only option is workers’ compensation or a nonsubscriber claim against their employer. But in many cases, injured workers can also pursue third‑party liability claims—lawsuits against someone other than their direct employer. This is why it is important to discuss your options with a construction site injury lawyer.
At MLF Legal, we help injured construction workers across Texas identify every possible source of recovery, including construction site third‑party claims.
Muscular Dystrophy & Social Security Disability Benefits
People with muscular dystrophy (MD) often experience progressive muscle weakness, frequent falls, difficulty walking, trouble with balance, and in some cases, breathing or cardiac complications. These symptoms can make it challenging to perform physically demanding work, and even tasks requiring fine motor skills — such as typing, gripping, or writing — may become increasingly difficult. Treatment options typically include physical therapy, assistive devices, medications to slow muscle degeneration, and supportive care for respiratory or cardiac issues. While these interventions can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life, muscular dystrophy is a genetic, progressive condition that cannot be cured. Over time, muscle weakness tends to worsen, leading to greater limitations that interfere with the ability to sustain employment. Our social security disability attorneys know about Muscular Dystrophy and social security disability.
Fibromyalgia & Social Security Disability Benefits
People with fibromyalgia often experience widespread musculoskeletal pain, extreme fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties commonly referred to as “fibro fog.” These symptoms can make it challenging to concentrate, maintain stamina, or perform physical tasks, directly limiting the ability to sustain full-time employment. Treatment options typically include medications for pain and sleep, physical therapy, lifestyle changes such as exercise and stress management, and counseling to help manage the condition’s impact. While these approaches can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life, fibromyalgia is generally a chronic condition that does not fully heal. For many individuals, symptoms persist or worsen over time. Our social security disability attorneys know about Fibromyalgia and social security disability.
Texas Oil Field Nonsubscriber Employers — What Injured Workers Need to Know
The oil and gas industry drives the Texas economy — but it also leads the state in serious workplace injuries and fatalities. What many workers don’t realize is that not all oil companies carry workers’ compensation insurance.
These employers are called “nonsubscribers.” And if you’re hurt while working for one, your rights — and the way you recover compensation — are very different.
What to Do Immediately After a Construction Site Injury in Texas
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Texas. Falls, struck‑by incidents, electrocutions, and equipment failures (some of the most common construction site accidents) can cause life‑changing injuries. With all of the construction going on these days, accidents and being injured on a construction site are on the rise. What you do in the minutes and days after an accident can make the difference between protecting your rights—or losing them.
At MLF Legal, we guide injured workers through every step of the process, from reporting the accident to pursuing compensation. That’s part of the greatness of working with an experienced construction accident lawyer.
Oil-Field Explosion Injuries in Texas — What Workers and Families Need to Know
Few accidents are as devastating as an oil-field explosion. These events can cause catastrophic burns, traumatic injuries, and tragic loss of life — leaving workers and their families facing enormous emotional and financial challenges.
At MLF Legal PLLC, our oil field explosion injury lawyers represent Texas oil-field workers who have suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones in explosions, fires, or blowouts. Our team understands the complexity of these cases — and how to hold negligent employers, contractors, and manufacturers accountable.
Epilepsy & Social Security Disability Benefits
People with epilepsy often experience recurrent seizures that may involve convulsions, loss of consciousness, confusion, or sudden falls, followed by fatigue and memory problems. Because seizures are unpredictable, they can make it unsafe to drive, operate machinery, or perform jobs requiring sustained focus, directly limiting the ability to maintain consistent employment. Treatment options typically include anti-seizure medications, lifestyle adjustments, and in some cases, surgical procedures or implanted devices to help control seizure activity. While these treatments can reduce the frequency and severity of seizures, epilepsy is generally a chronic neurological condition that does not fully heal. For many individuals, symptoms persist or worsen over time. Our social security disability attorneys know about Epilepsy and social security disability.
Third-Party Workers’ Compensation Claims in Texas
MLF Legal’s work on third-party claims involves representing clients who have been injured by someone other than their employer. These claims are separate from workers’ compensation and allow injured individuals to seek additional compensation for damages like pain and suffering, which are often not covered by workers’ comp. Workers’ compensation provides medical care and partial wage replacement when you’re injured on the job. But it doesn’t always cover everything you lose. That’s where third-party claims come in.
Construction Site Injury Lawyers in Texas
Construction is one of Texas’s fastest-growing yet most dangerous industries. With falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and equipment failures leading to severe injuries, understanding your rights is crucial. If you or a loved one has been injured on a construction site, you may be entitled to compensation. At MLF Legal, we specialize in helping injured workers navigate the complexities of construction accident claims. Don’t face this challenging time alone—discover how we can assist you in pursuing the justice and compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step towards recovery.
Osteoporosis & Social Security Disability Benefits
In this installment of musculoskeletal disorders and social security disability, we look at osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis often experience bone fragility, frequent fractures, chronic pain from spinal compression, loss of height, and a stooped posture. These symptoms can make it difficult to walk, lift, bend, or even sit for extended periods, directly limiting the ability to perform both physical and sedentary work.
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Social Security Disability Benefits
RA is a chronic autoimmune condition that cannot be cured. In most cases, it gradually worsens, leading to increasing limitations that interfere with the ability to maintain employment — a key factor in qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits. If this has happened to you, you may want to talk to an experienced rheumatoid arthritis and social security disability attorney.
Ultimate Guide to Oil-Field Injuries in Texas
A fast, well-documented response after an accident is critical.
Steps to Protect Yourself and Your Case
Report the injury immediately (in writing).
Get medical care right away — even for minor injuries.
Take photos of the scene, equipment, and injuries.
Identify all contractors and subcontractors present.
Do not give recorded statements to insurance.
Contact a Texas oil field accident attorney before signing anything.