Helping Injured Texans Since 1994
When you use a traditional workers' comp claim, it doesn't matter who caused the injury. This is a no-fault system. You don't have to prove that your employer was at fault and it doesn't matter if you were at fault. You are still covered by workers’ comp laws if you got hurt on the job. In some...
Without question, San Antonio truck accidents are dangerous to other motorists and passengers. Many of those who survive these crashes often suffer from catastrophic injuries, including: Spinal cord damage Traumatic brain injury Broken or crushed limbs Internal injuries Most trucking companies and...
When you see someone's headlights looming large in the rearview mirror, it feels concerning. You know that that driver is tailgating you and that they may cause an accident if anything happens. Even if nothing does, you're stressed the whole time by the vehicle that is just too close to your car....
People who work in the oil field have very physically demanding jobs. These come with serious risks. It’s up to the employers to ensure their workers have the safety equipment and guidelines they need. There’s no room for a lax approach to safety. There are several hazards that are common in this...
There are a lot of potential hazards when you work in an oilfield. You have to work with heavy machinery, which could malfunction or break. You have to work around other employees who could make mistakes. It can be a very physically demanding job, which just increases your odds of suffering an...
The car wreck happened so fast you barely remember it. The other driver – who was running some errands for their boss at the time and distracted by their phone – was clearly at fault. If the other driver caused your injuries, why should their boss have to pay? That’s where the legal concept of...
Most people insist that they are good drivers. In fact, most drivers think that they're above average, and they may complain about the lack of skill shown by drivers around them. However, the fact of the matter is that most people are not good drivers, and they cause many car accidents. They may...
Car crashes sometimes produce very minor injuries, but there are times when the injures are serious. One thing that you should remember is that the damage to the vehicles doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with how severe the injuries are. You can have a totaled vehicle and walk away with...
You certainly think of your commute as a trip that is work-related. If you didn't have that job, you wouldn’t have to commute. It's a work event, and not one that comes without risks. If you get involved in a car accident on your way to work, does this mean you can file a workers’ comp claim? What...
It is common to need to make a workers’ compensation claim if you’re hurt on the job. Most people know that if they have to miss several days or weeks of work because of a work-related injury or illness, their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance is there to cover it. What they may not...
