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Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims
When you’re injured at work, you’re probably thinking of filing a workers’ compensation claim to pay for your medical bills and lost wages, however, this isn’t your only option for financial recovery. While you do not have to establish fault…
Texas’ Newest Distracted Driving Laws
As distracted driving problems continue to grow, more states are beginning to realize that distracted driving is everyone’s responsibility. Many states, such as Texas, have had anti-texting laws in place for a few years now. However, these laws have done…
What to Do When You’ve Totaled Your Car in Texas
In Texas, a car is declared a total loss if the repair costs equal or exceed 100% of its Actual Cash Value (ACV), though some policies set this threshold at 70% to 80%. Insurance companies calculate ACV by subtracting depreciation…
Pain and Suffering: A Full Post-Accident Breakdown
There are many damages that you may recover when pursuing an injury claim following your accident. While it is widely known that accident victims may pursue compensation for their medical bills and property damage, many aren’t aware that they may…
Can I Sue My Employer for Toxic Exposure?
People in many different types of industries are exposed to toxic substances every single day. Some of these substances are fairly benign, showing little to no immediate effects, while others need to be treated with the utmost seriousness. However, over…
How to Prepare for Your Consultation With an Accident Attorney
Working with an attorney may be the last thing you think you have time for following an accident. From dealing with medical bills to having conversations with insurance adjusters, the thought of working with an attorney may seem like additional…
Do You Have a Product Liability Case?
Defective or dangerous products cause thousands of injuries every year. Whether they are caused by poor design, by defects during the manufacturing product, or by confusing or deceptive labeling that causes them to be used improperly, a defective product could…
Understanding Texas’ Good Samaritan Law
The term “good Samaritan” originates from the Parable of the Good Samaritan, a famous allegory included in the Christian Gospel of Luke. Over the centuries, this designation has been repurposed into a common metaphor that describes any charitable, helpful, or…
Suspected Drunk-Driving Accident in Texas Kills 2, Injures 2
Two women were killed in an Arlington car accident on Nov. 9, authorities stated. According to the Arlington Police Department, the wreck, which also injured two individuals, might have been caused by a drunk driver. The event occurred at about…
