Texas worksites can be dangerous for employees. While Texas employers are required to provide reasonable safe work environments for employees through safety training and equipment, hazard warnings, and workplace regulations, they are not mandated by the state to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Without workers’ compensation insurance, injured workers may be solely responsible for their medical…
If you are ever the victim of a truck accident, an experienced truck accident attorney can help you recover compensation for your property damage, medical expenses, and psychological trauma. However, the moments immediately following a truck accident can be confusing, emotionally overwhelming, and leave you unsure of what steps to take. The following article outlines…
Dealing with the complications of a serious truck accident can be confusing and overwhelming. You may find yourself unsure what to do or where to turn for help. The insurance company for the truck driver or trucking company is likely to call with a quick offer to settle. While this may be tempting, do not…
In order to win a truck accident case, an accident victim has to prove that a truck driver or company was responsible for their accident-related damages. Potential parties in a truck accident lawsuit include: The truck driver; The trucking company; A maintenance facility; A cargo loader; and The manufacturer of a faulty truck or part….
Truck accidents are among the most devastating personal injury accidents. This is due to the size and weight of large trucks in comparison to passenger vehicles. A large truck is any truck weighing more than 26,000 pounds. A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh over 80,000 pounds. This is in comparison to a mid-size car which…
Personal injury cases are more complicated than they may seem. Several parties must work together to resolve a case causing delays and disagreements. Personal injury attorneys constantly battle to ensure their clients are treated fairly and receive the compensation needed to cover their total accident-related losses. While accident victims would like this process done quickly,…
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