Poor Decision Makers

Anyone who has endured back pain knows it is an erratic dictator. It takes hold of your psyche, demanding your attention and devotion before all else – before you can plan a hike, return to a work routine, or pick up your child for a hug. So when someone offers...

Body, Mind, and Spirit

In today’s hectic world balance is essential in meeting expectations within the work place, in your home, and with your family. Maintaining your physical and mental health are a must and a work injury can throw your world spiraling out of control. Physically,...

2017 Texas Work Comp Statistics

Fatalities Bigger in Texas As we all know Texas is a model state for Work Comp legislature. The below stats may not match what you think about Texas injuries but they are certainly ever so interesting. The Texas city with the most people and injuries is Houston with...

Texas…A Model State for WC

As we know Texas is a model state for work comp legislature so what happens in Texas can impact the nation. The Texas Workers’ Compensation Research and Evaluation Group has released its 2017 research agenda, a blueprint for its efforts to provide critical data for...

Prescription Painkiller Abuse, Overdose, and Death

A big part of the overdose problem results from prescription painkillers called opioids. These prescription painkillers can be used to treat moderate-to-severe pain and are often prescribed following a surgery, injury, or for health conditions such as cancer. In...