After an accident, the injured party needs time for physical ailments to heal. But, what about the suffering that isn't visible? Those wounds also have an impact on a person who has been hurt in an accident, even if they aren't seen in their physical appearance. When an accident happens, there are emotional long-term effects that impact a person on a day-to-day basis and plays a role in how they are able to live. When a case is brought in front of a judge or jury, a Personal Injury lawyer can use his skills to show the emotional and psychological toll the accident has had on their client. ... Continue Reading
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Dispelling the 10 Stormy Myths in Work Injury Cases!
Attorney Hector Sandoval's Responses Seeking the Truth for Injured Workers and their Families! If you’ve been injured on the job, I know that you’ve heard at least one of following 10 myths about work injury cases. Well, what are you going to believe and are you going to rely on your employer, the insurance company or their doctors to give you legal advice? I would not advise that you do. When you’re injured, you’re under a lot of stress and anxiety already. You need to know what medical benefits you’re entitled to. You need to know how you’re going to get paid. You need to know how ... Continue Reading
Texas Non-Subscribers at It Again!
They Offer you “Eligibility for Comprehensive Benefits” in Exchange for You Giving Up Your Rights to Sue them! Here’s how it goes down. An employee gets injured on the job and the company offers them minimal treatment. After a short period of treatment and, after 10 days, the Non-Subscriber company offers you “Comprehensive Benefits” or “Tier-1” benefits in exchange for signing a waiver. By this point, the injured worker is disparate to get help with the injury that they’re willing to do almost anyone. They sign the Waiver not knowing that they’ve basically signed away all rights against ... Continue Reading
Texas Good Samaritan Law: What You Need to Know
In Texas, there is a Good Samaritan Law, which is meant to protect anyone who requires emergency medical assistance. Bystanders are required to act in good faith in their efforts to help their fellow citizens as best they can before authorities arrive. Overall, this law provides that if a person came over to provide assistance to someone in need, such as someone who was just in a car accident, they would not be held liable for any damages while providing care. In other words, if a bystander sees someone in need after an emergency situation, they don’t have to feel discouraged from ... Continue Reading
Texas Non-Subscriber Companies Are Fighting to Eradicate Injured Workers’ Rights!
A Non-Subscriber Lawyer’s Perspective on Why it’s Urgent to Call a Lawyer! Houston Work Injury Lawyer-Hector L. Sandoval Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC I often get a call from a injured worker asking me the following question: I Just got Hurt at Work and My Employer Is Asking Me to Sign Some Papers, what should I do? In short, I tell them…. Don’t sign it! What is a Waiver? A WAIVER IS A RELINQUISHMENT OF YOUR RIGHTS. In other words, if you sign that document, you’re giving up your rights to file a claim against your employer for your injuries. Your employer can present ... Continue Reading
Are Temp Workers Covered by Texas Employers Liability?
In today's business world, companies are relying on temporary workers to perform many tasks. While this usually has few complications, problems can arise should that employee be injured on the job. Since they are not an actual employee of the company for which they are working at the time of the injury, it can be difficult to ascertain which employer will be responsible for compensating the employee for their injuries. If you are a temp worker who has been injured in this type of situation, turn to Employment Injury Lawyer Hector Sandoval of the Sandoval Law Firm for assistance. Texas ... Continue Reading
Third Party Liability Workplace Injury Recap
The general rule here in Texas is that when a worker is injured during the course and scope of their job by a foreseeable risk of that job, he or she becomes eligible for workers compensation benefits. Those benefits are the employee's sole and exclusive remedy. Employees are not permitted to file personal injury lawsuits against their own employer. Workers' compensation benefits typically consist of payment of the following: Fair and reasonable medical bills in connection with the accident. Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits while the worker is recovering from his or her ... Continue Reading
Commercial Construction Site Injury Caused by Negligence
The leading types of accidents that can occur on construction sites A large commercial construction site is full of activity with tradesmen from many different companies all trying to get their jobs finished. They're also dangerous places. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, here are four of the leading types of accidents that can occur on these sites: Falls from heights. Being hit by falling objects. Electrocution. Getting caught between two objects. Third Party Liability There are times when construction workers might be injured as a result ... Continue Reading
Are Employers Liable in a Texas Car Accident?
Filing a personal injury claim following an auto accident can be a complicated issue in many instances And, determining which party is financially responsible is chief among the questions for the injured parties. Accident victims who attempt representing themselves in an accident injury claim could potentially not realize the value of their claim when an opposing driver is at fault for a collision because there could be other negligent parties as well, including employers in certain situations. The material facts of a case can greatly impact the final outcome when financial damages are paid, ... Continue Reading
How Much Is My Car Wreck Case Worth?
The value of your car wreck case (personal injury) is dependent on the extent of your injuries ...AND, NEGLIGENCE (FAILING TO FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD) When you’ve been in a seriously injured in a car crash, you have to show that the other driver was more at fault than you in causing the crash and, that the injuries you suffered are related to the crash. In order to determine if you have a GOOD CASE against the other driver, you need to establish that the other driver was Negligent and failed to follow the rules of the road. A Texas Car Wreck Lawyer Can Help! Determining negligence ... Continue Reading