The Texas Legislature is currently debating two bills, which if passed, will make our roadways even more unsafe than they currently are. Texas currently has the dubious distinction of leading the country in trucking accident injuries and deaths. Despite this troubling fact, two bills were filed in the Texas legislature proposing to prevent trucking companies […]
For those of you whose homes or businesses were damaged by broken pipes freeze claims recently, below is a summary of what you can expect during the insurance claim-handling process and some suggestions of what you can do now to help facilitate your insurer’s investigation of the claim. Please note that many of you at […]
The internet has made it easier than ever for workers across Texas, the country, and the globe to engage in side hustles and other jobs on a work-for-hire basis. This general arrangement is often referred to as the “gig economy,” and it is only getting larger. Knowing when is an independent contractor actually an employee […]
On behalf of the team of Wyly Cook Injury & Insurance Lawyers, we congratulate Attorney Kelly Cook on his recognition on the Texas Super Lawyers List for 2020! This will be his 5th consecutive year making the list. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys from each state using a multiphase selection process which includes peer nominations, […]
Wyly Cook Injury & Insurance Lawyers is pleased to announce that Attorney Brad Wyly has been recognized as a Top 100 Attorney in Houston for the second consecutive year in a row! He has also been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer for 6 straight years. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys from each […]
A nonsubscriber workers comp attorney is the first thing you should call if you’re injured at work. After you have a serious on-the-job injury, your life will significantly change, at least in the immediate future. In severe cases, you could lose certain physical functionalities for life. In the aftermath of a workplace injury, you have […]
Tips for Dealing with Insurance Adjusters – After filing an insurance claim due to a car wreck or other incident, your main point of contact with the insurance company you’ve filed your claim is the insurance adjuster. On the surface, the insurance adjuster is simply a factfinder whose job it is to estimate the proper […]
A personal injury lawsuit is a viable way for injured parties to recover damages incurred due to the action or inaction of another person. Depending on the type of injury you’ve suffered and its extent, you may be able to ask for several types of negligence lawsuit payout in your lawsuit. After you successfully prove […]
Commercial vehicles are important for any business, but they pose a high risk to other cars and motorists, especially when drivers are negligent. Research studies show that over 4,000 people are killed due to truck-related accidents. As such, the first thing to do if you’re involved in an accident is to hire an experienced commercial […]
