In Texas, employers have the choice to be what is called a non-subscriber. This means they opt out of workers’ compensation. This can be complicated for workers who suffer an injury on the job. However, this doesn’t mean you don’t have the right to seek compensation. Therefore it’s important to know your rights when you…
The death of a loved one is hard enough. However, if you find the funeral home or cemetery you entrusted with your loved one’s last wishes are not carried out, it can add years more to your grieving process. When you pay a funeral home or cemetery to manage your loved one’s arrangements and they…
Whether you live in a condo or apartment complex, property managers and landlords have a duty to ensure a reasonable level of care is taken to keep you safe. This applies to all aspects of your home and the shared areas whether it is related to injuries or assaults. Here is what you need to…
Child abuse by church clergy can be difficult for victims to identify. Because the abuse is carried on by a person of authority, younger victims might not understand a religious leader or member of the church is actually breaking the law. If you feel you or your child is a victim of church clergy abuse,…
If you were injured in an elevator, an elevator injury attorney can investigate the circumstances and help determine who was responsible for your accident. Here we look at the factors that indicate negligence in elevator accidents. Licensed Elevator Contractor Liability The first thing your elevator injury attorney will establish is whether the property management complied…
If you are injured in a jetski accident, it is important to contact a jetski injury attorney right away. They will look into your accident and establish a case to help you receive the compensation you deserve. Here is the jetski personal injury claims process so you understand what to expect. Your Jetski Injury Attorney…
According to Web MD, escalator injuries are increasing in people 65 and older. In fact, between 1991 and 2005, approximately 40,000 in this age group suffered escalator-related injuries that sent them to the hospital. In that same period, escalator injuries doubled in that age group. As escalator injury attorneys, we are well aware of the…
Many of us travel in elevators several times a day without giving much thought to their safety. Although most modern elevators are very safe, when poorly maintained, or when other passengers are careless, it can lead to an elevator injury. Here we look at the top five causes for people injured in an elevator. 1.…
According to a Texas Department of Insurance study, Texas work-related fatalities rose by 25% in 2019. A startling 608 workplace fatalities occurred in private and public/governmental sectors compared to 488 in 2018. Here is why every Texan should understand the risks of the workplace, and what to do should they face the tragedy of a…