Contacting an attorney right away can have a serious impact on your injury case.
There’s no question that you are injured -- and no question that the injury happened at work. Why, then, is the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) asking you to go to see an unfamiliar doctor for an “independent medical exam (IME)?” When you’ve done everything that’s been asked of you,...
When you are hurt on the job or develop an illness that you can trace back to your work, in most cases this would qualify as a workers’ compensation injury that is eligible for compensation. However, to access the compensation you deserve, both you and your employer must follow certain guidelines...
Most Texas workers who get hurt on the job will probably file for workers' compensation benefits to cover the cost of their medical treatment. Those with serious injuries who need time off of work or who can no longer work may also require disability benefits. Most of the time, those benefits are...
Workers’ compensation can give you a feeling of security after suffering a work-related injury. The program pays for necessary medical care and replaces a portion of the income you may lose due to your injury. It might surprise you to learn that the success of your workers’ comp claim is not...
Every year, thousands of Americans get hurt in the course of doing their jobs. Some jobs, such as those that involve difficult or repetitive movements tend to be more prone to workplace injuries than others -- but many workplace injuries occur in unsafe environments, especially when an employer...
The state of Texas is known for many things including, the Alamo, barbecue and live music. Unfortunately, the state holds another distinction that is as dangerous as it is frustrating: According to the American Automobile Association or AAA, Texas leads the country in fatal wrong-way car...
Many motorists claim to be safe drivers. Unfortunately, those are the same drivers you may notice checking their phones in heavy traffic, barely stopping at stop signs or for red lights and engaging in other reckless driving habits. While you can't control what other motorists do, you can make...
If you work the hydraulic fracturing field, more commonly known as "fracking," then it's unlikely that you need anyone to tell you how dangerous this oil and gas work is. Many workers in this industry spend their days using heavy equipment or inserting giant drills into the ground to see whether...
You were injured in a workplace accident, and your injury is serious enough to keep you out of work for a while. You dutifully reported your injury to your employer right away, followed all the proper steps to obtain medical treatment, filed your claim and waited. Now, you’re either still waiting...
When it comes to buying a car, people tend not to be all that risky with their color choices. The majority of American cars that are sold in a given year tend to be white, black, gray and silver. Overall, black and white lead the way. If you have started feeling like all cars on the road look the...
