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Does Amazon Have Workers’ Comp?

Does Amazon have workers’ comp? The answer to that question for Amazon facilities in Texas is “no.” Texas is the only state in the country that does not require most employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage to employees who are injured on the job. Employers who opt out of the workers’ comp insurance sys[...]

Date: July 26, 2022 / Workers Compensation

Can I Sue If My Child Got Injured at a Playground?

Children getting hurt on playgrounds is a normal part of life, but injuries should be limited to scrapes and bruises. When a child is seriously injured, it raises questions about why the injury happened and who is responsible. If your child has been injured on a playground due to someone else's actions or inaction, you may have the r[...]

Date: July 19, 2022 / Playground Injury

How To Prove a Defective Product Caused Your Accident

Get Help if You Have Been Harmed by a Defect Manufacturers are required to ensure that their products are safe when used correctly or to warn consumers if the product has some risk involved. This does not always happen, and the results can be serious injuries and death for those who use defective products. If you or a loved one[...]

Date: July 12, 2022 / Defective Products
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What Does Being Liable for Wrongful Death Mean?

A wrongful death lawyer can help you determine if another party is liable for your loved one’s death. Losing a loved one is always tragic, but if the death was another party’s fault, it is even more difficult for survivors to bear. Grieving family members who have lost the love, support, and companionship of a loved one may ne[...]

Date: July 5, 2022 / Wrongful Death
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Who Can Be Held Liable for a Truck Accident?

When it comes to determining who can be held liable for a truck accident, many factors may be involved. A thorough, time-consuming investigation is required to ensure that the responsible parties are identified and held accountable. Vehicle accidents can be devastating on their own, even more so when a large truck is involved. The[...]

Date: June 28, 2022 / Truck Accidents
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Types of Brain Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice

When a medical professional is negligent, it could cause many injuries, including brain injuries. Types of brain injuries caused by medical malpractice could range from very mild cognitive impairment to death, including being in a coma. Medical professionals have a standard of care that the profession expects. If the standard of care[...]

Date: June 14, 2022 / Traumatic Brain Injuries
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What Are Grounds for a Class Action Lawsuit Against a Drug Company?

A Drug Injury Lawyer Can Help Determine Whether You Have Grounds Should you join a class action lawsuit against the pharma company to make them accountable for your injuries after taking their drug? When your doctor prescribes you any medication, it may be intended to cure a disease or condition, improve health, or relieve pain. H[...]

Date: May 31, 2022 / Drug Injury
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How Many Children Are Injured by Toppling Furniture?

Parents of children of all ages do their best to create a safe, comfortable home for their children. As children grow up, they better understand the dangers of the world around them and can handle more responsibility for their safety. However, for young, curious children, home can include many unexpected dangers that pose a significa[...]

Date: May 25, 2022 / Product Liability
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Can I Sue for a Concussion?

Get Legal Help to Determine Whether You Can Sue for a Concussion If you or a loved one has suffered a blow to the head that resulted in a bad concussion, you may wonder, “Can I sue for a concussion?” The answer is that you may be able to sue for damages if the injury was the result of someone else’s negligence or fault. A c[...]

Date: May 16, 2022 / Traumatic Brain Injuries
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How to Prove I Was Hit by Someone Texting While Driving

If you have been involved in a roadway accident in Texas, you know the possibility of serious injuries is high. You are also aware that you must prove who was at fault for the accident before you can collect compensation from them. If you are injured because of someone who was paying more attention to their cell phone than the road, [...]

Date: May 11, 2022 / Accident Attorney
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Several Studies Show Significantly More Money in a Settlement if you Hire an Attorney

No one ever expects that they'll become an accident victim as they go about their day, but it can happen -- no matter how much you try to avoid it. You find yourself in the hospital after someone made a bad decision that resulted in a collision, fall, or impact. Now you have medical bills, lost wages, physical impairment from your in[...]

Date: May 4, 2022 / Verdicts & Settlements
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How Much Is a Spinal Injury Worth?

Spinal cord injuries are usually categorized as catastrophic injuries, because they can change your life forever. While some victims are lucky enough to fully recover from a spinal cord injury, most are not. Minor spinal cord injuries might cost thousands of dollars to treat, while severe and catastrophic spinal cord injuries could l[...]

Date: May 2, 2022 / Personal Injury
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What to Do If My Car Was Hit by an Amazon Driver

Driving all over the place providing maximum consumer delivery, Amazon trucks have become ubiquitous in neighborhoods all over. Whether downtown serving corporate customers, out in the industrial parks delivering bulk supplies, or rolling through suburban neighborhoods and leaving packages on doorsteps, Amazon trucks are as common no[...]

Date: April 20, 2022 / Accident Attorney
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When Is a Motorcyclist at Fault for an Accident?

Crashes between motorcycles and other vehicles happen for a variety of reasons. Often drivers of other vehicles are at fault, but sometimes negligent actions by motorcyclists can also be to blame. So, when is a motorcyclist at fault for an accident? Motorcyclists might be found to be at fault for accidents if they were drinking and d[...]

Date: April 18, 2022 / Motorcycle Accidents

Who Will Pay My Medical Bills in a Personal Injury Case?

The bills mount up quickly after getting into a car accident. At no point did you intend to rack up thousands of dollars in medical bills when you got behind the wheel of your car. Nevertheless, someone's bad decision resulted in your getting seriously injured. As a result, you needed medical care to take care of your injuries and ha[...]

Date: April 13, 2022 / Personal Injury
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How Long Does It Usually Take to Settle a Wrongful Death Suit?

Losing a loved one is never easy. Depending on the circumstances surrounding their passing, you may be wondering, how long does it usually take to settle a wrongful death suit? While there is no simple, definitive answer to that question, the more you know about your rights going forward and the potential results of your wrongful dea[...]

Date: April 6, 2022 / Wrongful Death
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Rate of Car Accident Deaths on the Increase. Again.

The early months of the pandemic saw a sudden decrease of cars on the road and seemingly eliminated rush hour overnight. The lack of traffic emboldened drivers to drive at high rates of speed on the highways and engage in behaviors that endangered other drivers on surface streets. As time passed and more people returned to driving, t[...]

Date: April 4, 2022 / Accident Attorney
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How Do You Prove Negligence in an Injury Case?

In order to sue someone for an accident, you have to prove that they were negligent. Negligence is the legal term for saying someone is responsible for an accident because their actions, or lack thereof, caused the incident. If you can prove negligence, you have the right to compensation for your injuries (and you aren’t more than [...]

Date: March 30, 2022 / Accident Attorney