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The city of El Paso is known for being vast with open lots of desert and sand dunes. It has become a rather popular fad for families and friends to celebrate holidays and special events by riding ATVs and four-wheelers deep in the desert. As thrilling and exhilarating as four-wheeling can be, it can also […] The post 7 Safety Rules All ATV Drivers Should Practice appeared first on Enriquez Law Firm PLLC.

Countless workers constantly face dangerous situations. If an injury were to take place while on the job, what is the employee to do? This is where workers’ comp comes into play. Every states’ laws vary, but they are similar in the fact that they require all businesses to carry workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp was established […] The post What to Do if You Are Injured on the Job appeared first on Enriquez Law Firm PLLC.

Riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating experience, but comes with obvious dangers. The decades of airbag and crash optimization technology that cars enjoy can’t be transferred to bikes, so riders have to rely on preparation, awareness, and good habits to stay safe. In this article, we’ll discuss just a few ways to make sure you […] The post Motorcycle Driver Tips For Safe Riding appeared first on Enriquez Law Firm PLLC.

Every day across the country, millions of construction and oil field workers report to work to perform what is a labor-intensive and difficult job. In Texas and New Mexico, construction jobs are lucrative; jobs in the oil fields in places like Odessa and Houston employ many folks to work a tough and often dangerous job. […] The post Advice for Dealing With a Construction or Oil Field Workplace Injury appeared first on Enriquez Law Firm PLLC.

According to the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), car accidents spike during the warmer months of the year. With more cars on the roads, an increase in motorcycles, and an increase in teenage drivers, summer tends to see more auto accidents. August is in fact considered the deadliest month for car accident fatalities, according to […] The post Summer Road Trip Safety: Tips for Avoiding an Accident appeared first on Enriquez Law Firm PLLC.

Time is precious. Whether you’re a student, stay at home parent, full-time worker, or someone who is simultaneously running three startups, managing time is a struggle. With a busy schedule comes the desire to multitask. It’s no wonder you find yourself brushing your teeth while brushing your hair and somehow turning the knob of the […] The post Distracted Walking? How Cellphones are Linked to the Rise of Pedestrian Accidents appeared first on Enriquez Law Firm PLLC.

If you were recently injured in an accident, one of the first things you should do is seek medical care. The next step is to contact a personal injury lawyer. Why? If you were injured due to the negligence of someone else, you need to secure compensation for your medical bills and other losses caused […] The post Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer? When and Why You Will Need a Lawyer Following an Accident appeared first on Enriquez Law Firm PLLC.

We share just about everything on social media these days. From writing about the details of our trips to Starbucks on Facebook to a play-by-play of vacation pics on Instagram. And then there’s the desire to vent about work and life in general on Twitter; it’s all out there for the world to see. While […] The post Can Social Media Affect My Personal Injury Case? appeared first on Enriquez Law Firm PLLC.

Texting and driving. Driving while intoxicated. Driving through an unpaved road. Speeding. The list goes on and on. These days, car accidents across the city of El Paso appear to be multiplying. Does it feel as though you drive past an accident at least every couple of minutes? The exaggeration of the number of car […] The post Why So Many Car Accidents? The Rise of Accidents and What Can Be Done to Prevent Them appeared first on Enriquez Law Firm PLLC.