From heavy construction to office settings, workplaces are not immune to injuries. Injuries can happen in any job role and impact employees in numerous ways. Understanding some of the most common workplace injuries is important because that can also help prevent future incidents. This post will explain the most common types of workplace injuries, such as slip and falls...
Continue ReadingIf you are the victim of a workplace injury, and your employer is a non-subscriber, you may wonder, How much is my work injury worth? Payouts often range from a few thousand dollars to several million, depending on the circumstances and degree of the employer’s negligence. However, determining Texas’s average non-subscriber work injury payout can be challenging. Since non-subscriber employers are...
Continue ReadingSuffering injuries in a rear-end accident uproots your life in ways you never imagined. From figuring out how to pay medical bills to whether you’ll ever return to work, you may wonder how much your rear-end accident case is worth. A settlement calculator may provide a general value for your case, but it fails to consider your case’s specific...
Continue ReadingHow long do you have to file a car insurance claim in Texas after an accident? That depends on the identity of the at-fault driver. If a driver hits you while performing government work, you have six months to notify the government of your claim. If the at-fault driver is a civilian, you have two years to sue for...
Continue ReadingThe most severe injuries caused by a car accident are head injury and brain injury. The types of head injuries from car accidents vary in severity from minor to catastrophic. Those suffering from these injuries may face mounting medical expenses and an inability to work. Working with an attorney reduces anxiety and assists you in pursuing the financial compensation...
Continue ReadingA sole proprietorship is the simplest and most common structure for starting a business. It is an unincorporated business owned and run by one individual, with no legal distinction between the owner and the business entity. Establishing a sole proprietorship in Texas offers significant advantages, including no state business income tax, complete control over business decisions, simplified tax preparation,...
Continue ReadingIf a handyman gets hurt on your property, your homeowner’s insurance typically covers the injuries. However, the coverage might not apply if you did not take reasonable steps to prevent the accident. If you work as a handyman doing repairs on other people’s homes in Texas, it’s wise and responsible to carry workers’ compensation insurance and general liability insurance...
Continue ReadingHow long does it take to get a settlement check from a car accident? It will typically take six weeks from the date you signed the settlement agreement to receive your car accident settlement check. If you were involved in a car accident in Texas, you are probably anxiously awaiting your settlement money. However, there are several factors that...
Continue ReadingCar accidents happen suddenly and may leave you stressed and confused throughout the state of Texas. You may consider filing a claim or even a personal injury lawsuit. But you might be wondering, should I get a lawyer for a car accident that wasn’t my fault? In many cases, yes, hiring an attorney is the best decision. However, in...
Continue ReadingWhen you get in a car accident, sometimes you suffer a personal injury. Other times, you experience total loss in the form of property damage. Typically, the property damage that you suffer is some form of damage to your car. In Texas, the person who is to blame for an accident bears the liability for the damage that the...
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