Both UPS and FedEx truck drivers can be dangerous to themselves and to others in their path. FedEx auto accident claims are typically based on negligence. 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 […]
Injured in an Amazon Delivery Truck Accident? Let’s Get You Compensated Did you know that one in five Amazon delivery truck drivers are injured on the job? In fact, their delivery drivers face some of the highest rates of injuries in the delivery industry. And some of those wrecks also involve injuries to other motorists […]
Court Ruling on Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Lawsuit The Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Lawsuit, a groundbreaking case that sheds light on the complexities of overtime pay, worker classification, and insurance coverage in the industry, has far-reaching consequences for Texas farms and their employees. In this article, we’ll take you through the twists and turns of […]
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 […]