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What Are My Rights After a Work Injury in Texas?
Private employers in Texas are not required to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for employees. However, they must notify all employees of the coverage they do or do not provide. If you are injured at your workplace, you may be…
Drowsy Driving: One of the Main Causes of Auto Accidents
Unfortunately, negligence exists in many forms. Many situations result in innocent people just like you suffering harm because of someone else’s actions. Among those at the top of the list for causes of car accidents, many of them are the…
Auto Defects & Car Accident Claims
Not all car accidents in Texas are caused by reckless drivers. Sometimes, car accidents are the result of factors beyond the control of the driver, such as when defective brakes unexpectedly fail or when a faulty ignition switch turns off the vehicle…
Woman Dead After Texas Drunk Driving Accident
A backseat passenger was killed in an accident after a drunk driver slammed into the back of the car in which she was sitting. Police investigators reported that four people were riding in a Lexus on North Sam Houston Boulevard…
Can I File a Personal Injury Claim for Negligent Security?
Wherever you are, whether at home, at a restaurant, a friend’s house, or the gym, it is natural to want to feel safe and secure. Unfortunately, if a property does not maintain adequate security features, you might be at risk.…
Woman Sues Big-Box Retailer After Auto Accident
On April 13, a Texas woman filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart for injuries she and her two children allegedly suffered in a car accident involving a driver who just bought tires from the big-box retailer. According to the suit, which…
Mild, Moderate, and Severe TBIs [INFOGRAPHIC]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are complex conditions that involve the most sophisticated system in the body. In order to better categorize and treat TBIs, medical practitioners have divided the injury into three classifications, which we illustrate in the infographic below.…
Can I Sue if I Was Assaulted on Private Property?
Property owners and managers have a duty to ensure their properties are reasonably safe and properly maintained to ensure individuals are not at risk for assault or injury. If you were assaulted on private property, such as a bus station,…
4 Common Car Accident Myths to Ignore
Statistically, every single person in the United States will be involved in a car collision at least once in their lives. Despite this staggering estimate, most people are genuinely unprepared for the reality of a car accident. Car accidents can…
