When Can You Sue Your Employer after Being Fired? If you're one of the lucky few, you have an employment contract in place, an agreement that ideally prevents your employer from terminating you without cause. But just because you have a valid … [Read more...]
The Basic Requirements to File for Social Security Disability Benefits
Qualifying for Compensation through the Social Security Administration You've been hurt or you're suffering from an illness, and you can't work. The injury/illness wasn't work-related, so you can't file a workers' compensation claim, but you don't … [Read more...]
The Essential Estate Planning Documents You Need
Wills and Trusts | Powers of Attorney | Advance Directives | Living Wills You've worked hard to build an estate, so that your loved ones will be protected in the event of your death. It's just as important that you take the right measures to put … [Read more...]
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Third-Party Claims for Work-Related Injuries
Filing a Civil Lawsuit after a Workplace Accident When you have been hurt on the job, one of the first places you'll typically look for compensation for your injuries and losses is workers' compensation. Though Texas does not require employers to … [Read more...]
Compensation for Side Effect Injuries Related to Prescription Medication
Recovering Damages for Losses Caused by Dangerous or Defective Drugs Modern medicine has changed our lives. We now have access to many "miracle drugs" that allow us to live mostly normal lives in the wake of serious illness or injury. However, the … [Read more...]
The Penalties for Driving without a License in Texas
The Potential Consequences of Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended or Revoked License It can seem like a harmless offense—you forgot to renew your drivers license or you got a couple of tickets and has your license suspended. But you needed to go … [Read more...]
Determining Fault in a Pedestrian Accident
Can a Pedestrian Be Responsible for His or Her Own Injuries? We've all heard it stated that "the pedestrian always has the right of way." That would suggest that, whenever a pedestrian is injured in a collision with a motor vehicle, the driver will … [Read more...]
Actions by Your Employer that Are Prohibited by Law in Texas
State and Federal Protections for Workers in Texas Your job is more than just a way to provide for yourself and your family. You'll spend about one of every four hours during your working life on the clock. Though your employer has a vested interest … [Read more...]
How Do The Texas Community Property Laws Work?
How Are Marital Assets and Debts Divided in a Texas Divorce? When your marriage has ended in divorce, one of the biggest challenges involves the division of marital debts and assets. Texas is one of a minority of states that take the community … [Read more...]
