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
Pedestrian Accidents (Auto-Pedestrian) A pedestrian accident involves, at the bare minimum, an automobile driver, and at least one pedestrian. These types of incidents tend to occur in parking lots, crosswalks, and neighborhood roadways. Pedestrian accidents can involve more than one driver or more than one pedestrian. In any case, an accident happens when an automobile collides with a person. Determining who is at fault for this accident is highly dependent on where it happens. In many places that we mentioned previously, pedestrians are given the right of way. This means that the driver ... Continue Reading
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
Why It Is Not Advised to Settle a Car Accident Claim Without a Lawyer?
Benefits of Hiring a Car Accident Attorney to Represent You While many car accident cases are settled outside of trial, during negotiations between individuals, attorneys, and insurance companies, not all cases are so easy to settle for maximum compensation. In particular, major car accidents that result in severe injuries usually end up with more complicated and extensive needs. While you may be eager to save money on attorney's fees after an accident, there are benefits to hiring an attorney that shouldn't be discounted. Keep reading for information about cases in which ... Continue Reading
Everything You Should Know About Insurance Adjusters & Your Injury Claim
An insurance adjuster is the person that you will work with to gain a settlement if you are injured in some type of accident by another party (read also “Common auto accident injuries”). This adjuster will process your claim and decide on a settlement amount. How Settlement Negotiations Work If you are injured in a motor vehicle collision and the other part is at fault, it is up to that party's insurance company to pay for your injuries and other expenses related to the accident. In order for this to happen, someone from the company, the insurance adjuster will have to examine the facts ... Continue Reading
Should I Apply for Short-Term or Long-Term Disability In My Texas Non-Subscriber Case?
Those benefits are there for you and you must determine if you need them. Currently, Texas is a place where a substantial amount of pressure is being placed on injured workers to continue to work in order to make ends meet. Sometimes though, you simply cannot physically handle working while you are dealing with a work injury. We understand that and, we would never recommend against taking advantage of any benefits that you may be entitled to under the benefits you have with your employer but, how does it affect your work injury case? Right of Subrogation (They Will Want to Get Paid ... Continue Reading
Five Injuries to Watch Out for After a Car Accident
Car accidents account for a significant number of injuries every year. The Association for Safe International Road Travel estimates that more than two million people get injured or disabled annually because of car accidents. Physical injuries to expect after a car accident There are several types of physical injuries that car accident victims usually suffer. Some of them may not manifest easily while others can be visibly seen. It is always important to seek immediate medical attention after an accident to prevent pain and infections. Read also: Following a Car Accident, Should ... Continue Reading
Should I Go On FMLA In My Workers’ Compensation or Non-Subscriber Case?
The Answer really Depends on Whether You have exhausted your work Injury benefits under your Employer’s Work Injury Insurance and how serious your work injury is. If you been injured on the job and you have an open workers’ compensation case where you are receiving, or could be entitled to receive, work injury benefits including medical and wage benefits, why would you go on leave and abandon any right to continue to get paid by your employer? In a work injury case, when an injured employee elects to go on leave under FMLA, it really only saves the employer and their work injury ... Continue Reading
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