Wind farms are crucial for generating clean energy, but the jobs at these sites can be hazardous. Workers can face various types of risks that may result in serious injuries. It’s important for everyone to understand these dangers, know what kinds of injuries can happen, and learn how to get the right legal help if…
“Failed back surgery syndrome,” now often called persistent spinal pain, isn’t really a medical syndrome. It’s a broad term doctors use when someone has back or spine surgery, but still has pain afterward, or the surgery doesn’t work as expected. It doesn’t mean the surgery was done wrong, just that the pain didn’t go away….
Arbitration agreements are showing up in more and more contracts today. You might see them when you sign up for a gym, use a rideshare app, or agree to the terms of a website. When you accept these terms, you may be agreeing to settle any disagreements through arbitration instead of going to court, even…
Most workers’ compensation benefits stop after a certain amount of time, but some can last for the rest of an injured worker’s life. These are known as Lifetime Income Benefits. They are only given when a worker has a very serious injury on the job, an injury so severe that it permanently limits or even…
As a port worker, if you are injured during the course and scope of your employment, your benefits will be controlled by the Longshoremen & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. This federal law offers medical care, wage reimbursement, and rehabilitation services for longshoremen, stevedores, and other port workers who develop occupational illnesses or are injured on…
If local construction zones are dangerous, then construction zones on interstates are a recipe for disaster. In 2021, the Texas Department of Transportation reported over 26,000 road traffic accidents in interstate construction zones. These crashes resulted in 244 fatalities and 856 severe injuries. Multiple factors can lead to car accidents in interstate construction zones, but…
Following an on-the-job injury in Texas, you might be able to cover long-term care expenses via a blend of workers’ compensation benefits, like Impairment Income Benefits for enduring injuries, combined with long-term care insurance and personal savings. For long-term care expenses with no other coverage options, Texas Medicaid could be an option, provided you satisfy…
After a workplace accident, your first reaction is often confusion, stress, or even embarrassment. In those moments, it is easy to say something that feels harmless but can cause real problems later. Insurance companies and employers pay close attention to what you say after an accident. A single phrase can be twisted to downplay your…
A serious workplace injury does more than affect someone physically. It can upend daily life, disrupt family routines, and create financial stress that lingers long after the initial accident. Many injured workers quickly realize that returning to their old job may no longer be possible. Texas law recognizes this reality and provides certain benefits designed…
Trust is the invisible glue that holds a business together. Owners depend on partners, managers, and employees to act honestly and to protect the company’s best interests. When that trust collapses, the fallout can be severe. Funds may be misused, business opportunities lost, or confidential information passed to competitors. Under Texas law, these situations are…