Injury & Insurance Blog
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 […]
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 […]
