San Antonio Personal Injury Blog
Injured Texas construction workers may not receive compensation
Because Texas does not require companies to carry workers' compensation insurance, trying to obtain compensation for the costs associated with an on-the-job construction injury can be difficult. According to The Dallas Morning News, one study revealed that...
Truck drivers report high rates of substance abuse
If sharing the road with commercial trucks makes you uneasy, you are not alone. Research shows that, in addition to them having large vehicles that endanger you based on size and weight alone, truck drivers today are also engaging in high rates of substance abuse on...
The basics of wrongful death
When a loved one dies unexpectedly, your family may wonder how to cope. An unexpected death may become worse if you realize your family member's death was preventable. If negligence played a role in your loved one's death, this may be a case of wrongful death....
What actions does the EEO protect?
No one should have to deal with discrimination or harassment in the workplace. But fear of reprisal or losing a job can be a powerful motivator to silence those that employers discriminate against. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protects a number...
Sexual harassment in the workplace
There are numerous types of harassment that employees can experience in the workplace. One of them is sexual harassment, and it comes in various forms. Federal law recognizes that discrimination based on sex violates the Civil Rights Act, and most states also prohibit...
How much is pain and suffering worth in Texas?
If you sustain an injury in Texas that someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing caused, the statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of your accident in which to sue the responsible person or entity. As FindLaw explains, you will ask for both economic...
What does federal law say about age discrimination?
Even as you get older, if you still have the ability to perform good work for an employer, your bosses and co-workers should treat you with the respect and dignity that is due any worker in your position. Age discrimination, like other forms of discrimination, is not...
What you should know about defamation by an employer
Defamation consists of false statements made about you to a third party in an attempt to damage your reputation. A current or former employer may commit defamation by bearing false witness against you to prospective employers who may decide not to hire you on the...
What are the steps in a car accident lawsuit?
The idea of having to go to court due to a car accident can be as disheartening as the accident itself. However, if you want to ensure that you get all the damages rightfully owed to you under the law, you may have to file a lawsuit and take it to court. It may help...
Does Texas require employers to carry workers’ compensation?
If you suffer an injury at work and your employer does not carry workers' compensation insurance, then you must go through the courts to seek damages. Going through the workers' compensation system is often quicker and easier for you. However, many employers do not...
