What are Demand Letters for Personal Injuries? A demand letter is a formal notice that tells the other party that you are planning to take legal action. The demand letter will list the injuries you sustained and the compensation you are seeking. It will also give the other party a deadline to respond. If they […]
If you have been injured in an accident and plan to file a personal injury claim, one of the first steps your attorney will take is to send a Letter of Representation to the insurance company or opposing counsel. This document serves several purposes. This letter puts the insurance company or opposing counsel on notice […]
Riders who do not take precautions are more likely to be seriously injured in an accident. Fortunately, there are some things that motorcycle riders can do to help protect themselves. Here are some tips to help you stay safe on the road: Wear a helmet at all times. Don’t ride while under the influence of […]
If you are involved in an accident, your PIP policy will help to cover the costs of medical treatment, lost wages, and other expenses related to your personal injury. PIP coverage is mandatory in Texas unless the insured waives it in writing. PIP coverage can provide valuable protection for you and your family in the […]
Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage protects you if you are hit by a driver who does not have car insurance. The State of Texas requires that drivers are offered a minimum of $30,000 per person/ $60,000 per accident in UM/UIM bodily injury coverage. While UM/UIM coverage should offer peace of mind to consumers, it often ends […]
Here are 11 questions you should ask the adjuster before you sign anything: Ask the insurance company to put in writing the fact that the accident was not your fault and was actually the fault of their insured driver. If they are not willing to do this, it is because they plan to argue later […]
Here are just a few of the wrong-way accidents that have happened in the Houston area in the last four months: January 8, 2022. Two people were killed in a wrong-way crash when a Chevy Equinox going the wrong way slammed into a private ambulance on Westpark Tollway near Fondren. January 28, 2022. A woman […]
They are on the road for long periods of time and make hundreds of stops a day, delivering thousands of packages in a week’s time. They can become sleepy sitting in the same position for long shifts, or bored and distracted by smartphones, texting, the radio, eating and drinking, and even personal grooming. They may […]
Clearly, fast delivery is not a guarantee for safe delivery. You may have seen their trucks branded with the PRIME delivery logo proudly advertising their one-day delivery guarantee. They zip in and out of neighborhoods quickly desperately trying to meet their high daily delivery demand. However, this high-speed hustle makes them vulnerable to making mistakes […]
Key Takeaways The Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Lawsuit highlighted the importance of correctly classifying workers to ensure compliance with FLSA regulations and understanding policy limits. The trial court ruling set a precedent for properly categorizing workers and compensating them in accordance with FLSA overtime pay regulations, as well as implications for insurance coverage changes. Businesses […]
