Soliciting Clients after an Accident is Illegal. When you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury or death, it is illegal for a lawyer or a representative to contact you directly requesting to represent you. Although it is illegal, “ambulance chasing” happens very frequently and almost everyone knows someone that has suffered a car accident or work accident has experienced illegal solicitation by a lawyer at one time or another. Don’t let a lawyer or a representative choose you, you have a right to choose the lawyer that will represent you in your personal injury case! Barratry and ... Continue Reading
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Car Wreck Lawyers in Houston?
Here's Why You Need One If Got Into A Car Accident: On This Page A car accident lawyer may help you file a claim or lawsuit against a negligent party Having a lawyer can increase your compensation Most injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis Severe car accident injuries require weeks, months, or longer for recovery A car wreck lawyer may help you file a claim or lawsuit against a negligent party When you are in a car accident, you are left wondering who is going to pay your hospital bills, your lost wages and, who is going to pay to have your car repaired? A ... Continue Reading
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 in Texas
Sandoval Law Firm shares a list of events that honor Hispanic culture and the diversity of our local communities From September 15th to October 15th, our nation celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, and cities across Texas are hosting activities both fun and educational that highlight the generations of Hispanics who have positively influenced and enriched our society. From art exhibits and festivals to tequila tastings and mariachi bands, these events celebrate a culture that makes up about 39% of the Texas population. The State of Texas has a sizeable immigrant community, much ... Continue Reading
Back-To-School Safe Driving Tips in Houston, TX
Sandoval Law Firm Shares Back-To-School Safety Tips -- As The New School Year Approaches The 2021 fall semester begins in August and across the country, students will be back in the classroom. This can be a dangerous time because children—as well as drivers—are adjusting to back-to-school routines,” says Alex Epstein, director of Transportation Safety for the National Safety Council (NSC). As bus stops, cross walks, and school zones become more flooded with students, Accident Attorney Sandoval from Sandoval Law Firm in Houston said it's a good time to go over safety tips, including how ... Continue Reading
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth became a celebration of freedom steeped in the centuries-long struggle to end racism in America Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, or Juneteenth Independence Day, is celebrated on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Juneteenth is a short expression for “June Nineteenth and it commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. Origin (History) On June 19, 1865, African-Americans slaves were free in Galveston, Texas. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. In 1872, a group of Black ministers and ... Continue Reading
Reporting Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage to Employees
Employers must tell their employees that they carry workers’ compensation insurance Employers must do so by providing a written notice of coverage to new employees upon hire. The written notice must inform employees of their right to reject workers’ compensation coverage and retain their common law right of action. Read also: Information for Employers from the Division of Workers’ Compensation Employers must also post a written notice at their place of business telling their employees that they carry workers’ compensation insurance. This notice must be in the wording and format ... Continue Reading
Crash Statistics Show That Houston Leads in Rate of Texas Car Accidents
In the state of Texas, Houston leads in a very serious area: it has the greatest number of car accidents in the entire state. Drivers traveling through the city must be extra alert in order to avoid a potential accident and to remain as diligent as possible to keep themselves, their passengers and everyone else safe. Here are the statistics of vehicle accidents in Houston, Texas. Read also: Cities we serve in the state of Texas ... Continue Reading
Texas Car Crash Statistics: How Unsafe are Texas Roads?
Texas is known for its reputation of doing it all "BIG"; it is a large state with a huge population. Because of this, it also comes with big statistics. In this case, we're talking about car accidents. With such a large population, it's not surprising that the stats are high. (Texans actually come in at #10 on the states with best drivers and actually ranks somewhere around #19 per capita in accidents, but in straight numbers, Texas almost always top the naughty lists.). And while not all of these accidents are terrible, many are fatal (read also “Common auto accident injuries”). While ... Continue Reading
Understanding the Difference Between Types of Automobile-Related Accidents
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Should I Sign Any Documents From my Employer after I’ve Suffered a Work Injury?
Do not Sign Anything that You Have Not Written or that You Do Not Understand Following a work injury, an employer will conduct a very brief investigation and may ask you to complete an injury report or statement? If you write the statement and it’s all in your handwriting, there’s no real reason to refuse to comply with your employer’s request to sign documents. On the other hand, if part of the report is not in your writing or, you do not understand what you are signing, YOU SHOULD NOT SIGN IT! By signing a document that is not your handwriting, your employer could later argue that your ... Continue Reading
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