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Suppose you get hit by another vehicle and you re-injure your neck, which was previously injured in a car accident from years back. Can you recover compensation for your injury from the other driver, or will you be prohibited from being compensated because the injury existed before the accident?

According to statistics from the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, about 187,600 non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by Texas private industry employers in 2019. Construction workers injured on the worksite are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits. However, an employee's immigration or citizenship status may pose some concern regarding their ability to file a worksite personal injury claim and recover damages.

Unlike a worker who may slip and fall in an office and suffer a minor injury, construction site injuries are often far more serious due to the nature of the work being performed. In addition, there are often several subcontracting firms with teams of employees toiling simultaneously on a construction site. Accidents and injuries can happen in a flash, but who is liable?

As your legal counsel, I will review and investigate all of the facts of your case, help establish liability, and explore all of your possible legal options. I will fight vigorously to protect your rights, work to hold the responsible parties accountable, and help you pursue rightful compensation for your injuries, damages, or loss.

Getting injured in a traffic accident can be a difficult and emotional experience. It can be made worse when an insurance provider denies your injury claim or fails to honor its contractual terms. Bad faith tactics can be described as dishonest or unfair practices that insurance companies use to deny, delay, or minimize injury claim payments.

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of “fault” (applicable to auto insurance) is “responsibility for wrongdoing or failure.”  In Texas, who bears the responsibility for an auto crash dictates the entire claims process.

The world seems rife with incorrect information. Information pertaining to car accident claims in Texas is no exception. Knowing the facts is important if you have been or ever end up in a vehicular crash.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, more than 22,000 passengers suffered minor or serious injuries, and nearly 600 died as the result of automobile accidents in the state in 2019.

People involved in car accidents are often asked a lot of questions after the incident. Law enforcement may ask a series of questions and take your statement. Emergency responders may ask questions about your injuries and medical history.

According to the 2019 Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts by the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2019, there were about 73 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes involving drivers under the influence of alcohol in Houston, Texas. If your loved one was killed by a drunk driver, you have the right to pursue compensation.