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 CaseThe 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
What You Need to Know About Catastrophic Car Accidents in Texas
Car and 18-wheeler accidents happen in alarming rates in Houston! For this reason, there are so many qualified personal injury lawyers that available to work on these cases for injured Houstonians. Unfortunately, there are also several lawyers that just don’t have the experience necessary to effectively deal with the big car insurance companies the tactics they use to try to pay as little as possible on automobile accident claims. There is no doubt that following a car accident, time is of the essence and finding a lawyer is crucial to the success of your case but, you need also need to do ... Continue Reading
After Your Car Accident, Your Lawyer Has to Go Find the Coverage!
Houston Auto Accident Cases, Time is not on Your Side!After a car crash, sometimes, you can’t immediately determine how you are going to pay for the treatment for your injuries and the property damage to your vehicle. Consulting with a Houston car accident lawyer early in your case will give you the best chance of success at winning your case. As with every case, personal injury lawyers do their best to assess the specific facts of your case to provide you with a quick and comprehensive opinion about your case and, to attempt to give a reasonable opinion of your chances of success. Yet, ... Continue Reading
Drunk Drivers Tear Texas Families Apart!
Every year hundreds of Texans are killed in car accidents caused by drunk drivers. In Harris County alone, the Texas Department of Transportation estimates that over 100 individuals were killed in alcohol related accidents. Unfortunately, impaired drivers are on our roads and are causing catastrophic accidents that are tearing Texas families apart. When a tragedy like this occurs, it is difficult to focus on lawsuits or lawyers because there is no compensation or criminal penalty that is going to bring the loved one back. There does come a time that, we want to do what we can to make sure the ... Continue Reading
In a Serious Car Accident, Is Minimum Car Insurance Coverage Enough to Cover my Medical Bills and Lost Wages?
Unfortunately, the answer is that very often, a minimum limits policy is not enough to pay for all the damages caused by a negligent driver. Serious car accidents mean big injuries and serious medical bills. You could also lose time from work, which puts you and your family’s financial well-being at risk. So, what are the minimum limits for an automobile insurance policy Texas?$30,000 bodily injury per person $60,000 bodily injury per accident $25,000 property damage per accidentOften, you will see a minimum liability policy referred to as a 30/60/25 policy. Under Texas law, in ... Continue Reading
After a Car Accident, Should I File an Underinsured or Uninsured Motorist Claim With My Insurance?
Houston car accidents are very common occurring at a rate of about 3,000 a week. 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? Quickly figuring out the type of insurance coverage available is crucial to getting your life back on track. That includes, looking into what coverage you may have under your automobile insurance policy. Read also: Most Common Car Insurance TopicsDetermining whether you will need to file an uninsured or underinsured motorist claim depends on the ... Continue Reading
After a Car Accident, How Can Medical Pay Coverage and Personal Injury Protection Help You?
About car accident claims in Houston, Tx Throughout the years of handling car accident claims, we have found that too often our clients have not adequately been educated on what insurance coverage they need in order keep themselves and their loved ones in best position to receive the treatment and care necessary following a serious car accident. By using the term “serious car accident”, we are referring to car accidents resulting in serious injuries, hospital stays, follow-up treatment or surgery. These are costly car accidents, and no one wants to be paying out of pocket for these ... Continue Reading
Houston Car Crash Cases And What You Should Consider
What Steps Should You Take Immediately After a Car Accident?CALL 911! then call a close family member or friend! It is going to be very important to your accident claim that you have someone that you can trust to help you gather information at the scene of crash! REQUEST MEDICAL ATTENTION! Delaying your medical treatment only causes you more problems. You will need to be able to prove how you were injured in the car accident. GET THE OTHER DRIVER’S INSURANCE INFORMATION and save all witness contact information. You can document everything by taking photographs with your ... Continue Reading