Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law
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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 ... Continue Reading
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 ... Continue Reading
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 ... Continue Reading
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 ... Continue Reading
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 ... Continue Reading
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 ... Continue Reading
How did the crash happen? Whose fault was it? Could I have done something to avoid the crash? Whose Insurance should pay? After a car wreck, we all wish it was easy to answer these questions. Unfortunately, the other driver is always going to have another story and we end up with disputed facts. For this reason, it’s crucial to do all you can to document the scene and the damage caused by the ... Continue Reading
Wrongful death claims are common when a family member dies in an accident due to the negligence of another party. The state of Texas realizes the impact on families when a member dies and leaves behind medical bills and funeral expenses generated by the untimely event, not to mention the loss of consortium felt by spouses, parents, and dependent children. Compensation from a wrongful death action ... Continue Reading
Texas is still booming, and it seems as if everybody has a full-time job. That also translates into more people getting hurt on the job, especially those who are in the trades. Here are some common causes of Texas work injuries: Falls: Whether it's a fall from a height, a slip-and-fall or a trip-and-fall, these are the leading causes of Texas work injuries. Struck by an Object: These ... Continue Reading
