Unlike other states, Texas does not require every employer to carry workers’ compensation coverage on their employees. This can leave individuals who sustain workplace injuries in a very tough spot when it comes to recovering compensation. Essentially, they will have to proceed forward with a Houston personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. Additionally, even if an employer has workers’ compensation insurance, there are situations where the insurance carrier will not cover an injury. Texas Doesn’t Require Workers’ Compensation One…
Injuries can occur anytime and anywhere. This includes when individuals are going to work or leaving work. However, there are often questions about whether or not individuals can recover some type of workers’ compensation if they sustain an injury when going to or from work. There is not always a clear-cut answer to this question, and it depends on several factors related to whether or not a person was on the clock at the time the injury occurred. A work…
Fires that break out in apartment complexes often result in significant property damage, and they can also cause injuries and loss of life. It is important for victims in these situations to understand who can be held liable for the apartment fire. Here, we want to examine some of the possible liable parties in these situations, as well as whether or not you need a Houston burn injury attorney if you have been affected by an apartment fire in Texas….
Burn injuries are classified based on their severity. These types of injuries can occur in a wide variety of ways, so any type of burn must be examined thoroughly to understand what type of treatment is needed moving forward. Here, we want to examine how burns are officially classified as well as whether or not individuals can recover compensation if the injury is caused by the negligence of another party. A burn injury lawyer in Houston can evaluate your case…
Erb’s palsy is a specific type of injury that results in muscle weakness in the arm or shoulder. This condition can occur as a result of a birth injury or an event that occurs later in life. Most commonly, we see that these injuries happen in infants whose shoulder is injured during the delivery process. Here, we want to review Erb’s palsy and discuss whether or not individuals can recover compensation in a Houston birth injury lawsuit if the incident…
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