After you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may seek compensation from the other driver if he or she caused the wreck. A car accident claim may lead to a settlement between the accident victim, the at-fault driver and the at-fault driver’s insurance company. However, insurance companies often try … Continue reading
A workplace injury can upend not only an injured worker’s life, but his or her family’s financial stability as well. In Texas, there are often several people who depend on an injured worker’s livelihood. An injured worker may seek workers’ compensation benefits after being hurt on the job if the … Continue reading
Forklifts are used in industry, construction, shipping, and retail stores to transport heavy loads. Forklifts are powerful pieces of equipment and require extensive training to operate safely. Forklifts, also known as lift trucks, are involved in many serious workplace accidents each year. If you’ve been hurt in a forklift or … Continue reading
Back pain can be debilitating, interfering with your ability to work, get around, and enjoy your usual activities. Many back injuries occur in the workplace, even with light-duty jobs. Some of them result from wear and tear over time. However, there are several ways you can reduce your risk of … Continue reading
If you’ve suffered an injury at work, you might be forced to deal with medical treatment for your injury while also experiencing a loss of income if you must miss work to recover. Fortunately, employees who are injured on the job in Texas have certain rights under state law to … Continue reading
You work hard every day at your job. But accidents happen even when you’re careful, and you could end up with a burn injury at work. You could be facing time away from your job and long-term health challenges. The costs of an accident can add up fast, leaving you … Continue reading
Industrial accidents are some of the most unfortunate, as they often result in personal injuries. This type of accident and workplace accidents can also put employees out of work or out of a job, depending on their injuries. Industrial accidents are commonly the subject of workers’ compensation claims and cases. … Continue reading
Do you know the top questions to ask before hiring an accident lawyer? There are a million questions that you could ask, but we’ve compiled a list of questions that will give you the most important information. What Cases Have You Represented That Were Similar to Mine? You want an … Continue reading
For most of human history, workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities were simply seen as an unfortunate but inevitable part of the job. Whether in agriculture, manufacturing, or the early days of the Industrial Revolution, workers faced significant risks without the benefit of modern safety protocols or protections. It wasn’t until … Continue reading
In the past, when an employee sustained an on-the-job injury he or she would simply file a workers’ compensation claim and receive benefits covering medical expenses and a reasonable percentage of lost wages. Most employers under state laws are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. It’s a “no-fault” system, meaning … Continue reading
