The proposed bills, House Bill 19 and Senate Bill 207, have many bad provisions, but two of the more egregious seek to prevent trucking companies from being held directly liable for their own negligent and reckless behavior absent a finding of gross negligence (a very high standard under Texas law) and limiting investigation and discovery […]
Please note that many of you at this early stage do not need to retain an attorney. It is typically only after your insurance carrier has denied, delayed, or underpaid your claim, i.e. when there is a dispute, that you would need to retain an attorney. One exception to this is if your claim is […]
Central to the gig economy is the claim that those who provide gig services are independent contractors and not employees. Employers often prefer to work with so-called independent contractors because of the many expenses that come along with hiring employees, such as payroll taxes, benefits, and possible overtime liability. The problem is that workers must […]
Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys from each state using a multiphase selection process which includes peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research on each candidate. Lawyers receiving the highest points during the selection process are further recognized in Super Lawyers Top Lists, which are created to ensure that those in need of legal services are selecting the […]
Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys from each state using a multiphase selection process which includes peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research on each candidate. Lawyers receiving the highest points during the selection process are further recognized in Super Lawyers Top Lists, which are created to ensure that those in need of legal services […]
How to Find Out Whether Or Not Your Employer Actually is a Non-Subscriber You can visit the state’s website to confirm that your employer is a non-subscriber to workers’ compensation. Another place you could look is your original employment agreement that you signed. Additionally, your employer is required to inform you if they are a […]
Texas, generally speaking, does not vigorously regulate insurance adjusting. Therefore, insurance companies often try to get away with insisting on a low payout to clients unless the injured party retains an attorney and files a lawsuit. However, even with this relative disadvantage, there are steps you can take to best position yourself for an adequate […]
Medical Bills and Future Medical Care Many plaintiffs in personal injury cases ask for compensation for medical bills. Even if you have health insurance to cover your treatment costs, you could still be out thousands after copays and deductibles. If the incident caused substantial injuries that are likely to require ongoing care, you may […]
What are some examples of commercial vehicles? A commercial vehicle is any motor vehicle that is used to transport goods or paying passengers. It’s mainly used for business purposes. Commercial motor vehicles may include passenger buses, limousines, transport vans, tractor-trailers, cargo and delivery vans, tanker trucks, garbage trucks, tow trucks, and many more. What are […]
