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Injured at work? Employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation coverage? Here’s what you need to know. What is workers’ compensation?  Workers compensation is an insurance program that covers employees with income and medical benefits when they are injured at work.  In Texas, employers can choose whether or not they get workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. If a company chooses not

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As the weather starts warming up in Texas, it is getting closer to the opening of most swimming pools.  Vacations and trips to beaches, hotels, water parks, and public pools will become more frequent.  An unfortunate result of this is an increase in drowning and near drownings.  Swimming accidents can occur at any place where water activities take place.  For

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What is wrongful death? Wrongful death is a civil lawsuit that is brought by a victim’s family against another party who knowingly or negligently causes the death of another person.  Wrongful death claims are filed by the family of the deceased to obtain financial compensation for the loss of the loved one and their income.  In order to win compensation, the

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Semi-truck accidents can cause severe bodily injury and catastrophic loss. A truck accident lawyer can help those injured in serious crashes recover compensation for their injuries. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions regarding truck wrecks, including causes, injuries, liability issues, and legal options for those involved in trucking accidents in Texas. What are some common causes of

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Can bars be liable for a drunk driving accident? They might be depending on the circumstances. According to Texas’ Alcoholic Beverage Code, Section 2.02, “Sec. 2.02.  CAUSES OF ACTION.  (a)  This chapter does not affect the right of any person to bring a common law cause of action against any individual whose consumption of an alcoholic beverage allegedly resulted in

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What is a spinal cord injury? Spinal cord injuries occur when any part of your spine or nerves at the end of the spinal canal become damaged.  These injuries are serious and can greatly impact your quality of life.  Spinal cord injuries can result in varying degrees of paralysis, or inability to move your upper and/or lower extremities.  Therefore, the

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Danny David, a former Penn State University police candidate, has filed a lawsuit against the university on February 12, 2020, for alleged illegal discrimination based on his mild colorblindness (Metts, 2020). Although the university filed a motion to dismiss the case in court, Stephanie Haines, the district judge presiding over the case, denied their motion.    About the Lawsuit  David

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Each season brings different situations and accidents that can cause a personal injury in Texas. As the seasons change, the likelihood of certain types of accidents increase. Here are the most common types of personal injuries that occur in each season in Dallas, Texas. Texas Personal Injury Accidents in the Spring Many people flock to Texas during Spring Break to

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Traumatic brain injuries occur after serious damage to the cranium and can result in lifelong consequences to victims.In 2014, there were 2.87 million traumatic brain injuries that resulted in emergency department visits, hospitalization, or death in the United States. This was a 53 percent increase of reported traumatic brain injuries compared to what was reported in 2006 (Centers for Disease

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