Your Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Comp – Now What? In 2022, 17% of Texas employees worked for employers who opted out of carrying workers’ compensation insurance – the lowest percentage in 12 years. If you’re among the thousands of Texas workers injured on the job without coverage, you’re facing medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty…
The Shocking Reality of Texas Oil Field Injuries If you’re reading this after an oil field accident, you’re not alone. Texas recorded 1,134 severe injuries in oil and gas extraction operations between January 2015 and July 2022, accounting for 54% of all severe injuries nationwide in this industry. These aren’t just statistics—they represent workers who…
The Shocking Reality: Nearly 4,000 Sexual Assaults Reported in Harris County In 2021 alone, 3,779 sexual assaults were reported to law enforcement in Harris County, according to Texas Department of Public Safety data. Yet this staggering number represents less than 10% of actual cases – meaning the true figure likely exceeds 37,000 incidents annually in…
The Life-Altering Impact of Severe Burn Injuries Burn injuries can transform lives in an instant, leaving victims to face months or even years of painful medical treatments, surgeries, and rehabilitation. Beyond the physical trauma, burn victims often struggle with emotional distress, disfigurement concerns, and mounting medical bills that threaten their financial stability. When these devastating…
The Devastating Reality of Fire-Related Injuries and Your Path Forward When flames engulf your world in seconds, the physical pain is only the beginning. Fire injuries devastate lives, leaving victims with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and permanent scars—both visible and invisible. If you’ve suffered burns in a fire that wasn’t your fault, understanding your…
The Clock Starts Ticking the Moment You’re Injured at Work If you’ve been hurt on the job in Texas, you have exactly 30 days to report your injury to your employer, or you risk losing your right to workers’ compensation benefits entirely. This strict deadline catches many injured workers off guard, especially when they’re dealing…
When Workplace Fires Leave More Than Physical Scars The acrid smell of smoke, searing pain, and sudden chaos—a workplace fire transforms an ordinary workday into a life-altering event within seconds. If you’re reading this after suffering burns in a workplace fire, you’re likely dealing with excruciating physical pain, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about your…
The Clock Starts Ticking From Day One: Understanding Texas Burn Injury Deadlines If you’ve suffered a burn injury in Texas, you have a limited window to seek justice—typically between two to four years from the date of your injury. This critical deadline, known as the statute of limitations, determines whether you can pursue compensation for…
Chemical Burns at Work: Understanding Your Legal Rights Against Multiple Parties If you’ve suffered chemical burns in the workplace, you may have more legal options than you realize. While workers’ compensation typically covers workplace injuries, Texas law allows injured workers to pursue claims against third parties whose negligence contributed to their harm. This means that…
When Insurance Companies Turn Their Back on Burn Victims After suffering a devastating burn injury, the last thing you need is your insurance company denying your rightful claim. Unfortunately, this happens more often than you might think, leaving burn victims struggling with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and immense physical and emotional pain. When insurance…
