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
Symptoms to Monitor Following a Car Accident
Regardless of the surrounding circumstances or the degree of harm sustained, all car accidents are traumatic experiences for those involved. The physical and emotional fallout are sometimes apparent immediately, but there are other times in which the appearance of serious manifestations is delayed. It is not uncommon for accident victims to feel relatively unscathed in the moments, hours, even days after an accident only to begin noticing serious pain and other symptoms later on. Because of this, anyone involved in a vehicle crash should receive a thorough medical examination after the ... Continue Reading
Dealing with a Car Accident in Houston
A swift and knowledgeable response to a car accident can help control the damages and consequences to an injured victim. Quick response to a car accident is also necessary to ensure limited disruption of regular traffic flow and prevent even more catastrophic results. There are recommended ways of handling an auto accident in a populated city such as Houston. If someone is new to the big city, this information could be the difference between life and death. Consider Safety First The wrecked car should be pulled over immediately after the accident. The next step is to assess the damage ... Continue Reading
Happy Holidays by Sandoval Law Firm
This year holidays might look a little bit different, but our heart will be always at home feeling close to our loved ones This video shows a special message from Houston accident attorney Hector Sandoval. For more information about legal representation in Texas for work injury and auto accident cases, please call . Wishing you a Happy and Healthy Holidays, From our family to yours! Sandoval Law Firm PS - We speak English, we speak American, we speak Texan, we speak Spanish and, We get the job done! Call and put Sandoval to work for you! ... Continue Reading
In My Work Injury Compensation Case, Am I Really “Required” to See the Company Doctors?
The Answer is No! You can always get medical attention on your own! You are not breaking any laws by going on your own to get a serious medical opinion about the true nature of your work injuries. Remember that the claim for medical and wage benefits under your employer’s work injury insurance plan is separate from your right to file a lawsuit for employer negligence. Because the main goal of these insurance plans is to manage work injury claims, like yours, so that they limit exposure to lawsuits and limit expense to the employer. Your adjuster will tell you that you are “required to ... Continue Reading
What If My Worker’s Compensation Claim Is Denied, Can I Still Sue My Employer For Negligence?
The Answer is Yes! A Denial of Medical and Wage Benefits for Your Work Injury Does Not Mean That You Do Not Have A Case or a Right to Sue Your Employer! The claim for medical and wage benefits is separate from your right to file a lawsuit for employer negligence. Remember that Texas law does not require employers to carry traditional workers’ compensation coverage. Several large companies are Texas Non-subscribers to the Workers’ Compensation insurance program, which means that they could have an insurance plan (ERISA) that covers injuries to employees. The main goal of these insurance ... Continue Reading
Following a Car Accident, Should You Wait to See a Doctor?
Waiting Only Delays Your Recovery and Your Car Wreck Case The answer from this Houston Car Accident lawyer is simple; “Absolutely, NO!”. If you were involved in automobile accident where the impact was significant, you do not want to go to the emergency room or to go see your personal doctor immediately. The science supports the conclusion that even when you are wearing your seat belt, you could still suffer serious injuries in a car accident involving a significant impact. On the other hand, simply because the impact was minor, you need to understand that there could still be injuries or ... Continue Reading
Why do Bicycle Accidents Occur at Alarming Rates?
Sharing the Road! Not only through my experience as a personal injury lawyer but also, as an avid cyclist myself, I know that that every time I get on the roadway, there a possibility that I will have a bicycle accident. For that reason, before I get out for a ride, I do everything that I can to make sure I know the rules of the road and that my bicycle and safety equipment is working properly. Despite everything that I can do to protect myself from having a bicycle accident, I also know that I’m on road with other drivers that may or may not have any idea what the law is that protects my ... Continue Reading
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