If you work for workers comp non-subscriber in Texas, there are a few things you should know if you suffer a workplace accident or illness. Working for a company that operates as a non-subscriber doesn’t mean you’re left unprotected or without recourse in the case of a workplace injury. On the contrary, employees are…
Funeral homes work with several clients at a time. Careless staff members and service providers can cause errors at any stage once the deceased is in the care of the funeral provider, and the errors during the transportation of bodies are more common than some would think. If you’ve had a funeral home fail…
How do I sue my landlord for unsafe living conditions? Living in unsafe conditions is stressful and untenable. It’s also against the law if you’re renting. There’s no good reason for landlords to fail to provide decent, safe conditions for tenants to live. According to Texas property code § 92.052, renters have a right…
Yes, you can sue a cemetery for burial mistakes in Texas. Funerals and other life celebration services often involve a wake, funeral, burial or cremation. They offer grieving loved ones a brief moment to reconnect and make peace before a person’s body is interred forever in the Earth. Funerals are a sacred part of…
If you’ve been the victim of a crime in your apartment building, you might be debating whether or not to sue your landlord. Apartment complex owners owe their tenants and visitors a duty of care that includes taking reasonable measures to protect tenants from harm that third parties cause. In some cases, apartment owners are…
Are apartment owners and condo landlords responsible for flood damage? In most cases of apartment flooding, it’s not immediately clear who is responsible. There are so many different parties who have access to the building, which makes it difficult to trace exactly why your apartment is full of water and who is going to pay…
Injured on the job while working for a Texas non-subscriber? Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. What is a Texas Non-subscriber? Most states require employers to carry workers’ compensation coverage to cover expenses when an employee is injured on the job. Texas doesn’t have that requirement. Texas is unique because…
Can I sue for getting stuck in an elevator? This is a common question people have when it comes to elevator negligence claims in Texas. The short answer: Yes. But, the long answer is that it all depends. There is quite a bit of gray area when it comes to proving negligence and harm…
Are drunk drivers are solely responsible for their actions? What about bar fights: Are the people who start Texas bar brawls 100% liable for what unfolds? These two questions are a great starting point for learning how to navigate dram shop liability laws in Texas. Most people would answer yes, drunk drivers and brawlers…
Do you think evidence is important in a bar injury claim? Imagine this: You’re out with your friends at a Dallas nightclub or your favorite bar. Everyone is having a good time, people are dancing and having a few drinks. You go to sit down on a barstool, and one of the legs breaks…