The onset of the covid pandemic disrupted many industries, including the workers’ comp system in Texas. As we have modified our processes during this time, one of the major changes is the effect this has had on Texas workers’ compensation hearings during...
Despite an ongoing national pandemic, the SSA has maintained its ability to conduct a social security disability hearing during covid. Because the agency was already conducting some hearings by phone, the SSA was able to implement that protocol across the...
There are Federal workers’ compensation laws and state workers’ compensation laws. Federal law governs work injuries that occur while someone is working for a Federal government agency. State workers’ compensation laws govern work injury claims that happen...
How should you act when you are pulled over by the police? Most of us have been pulled over by the police at one time or another. My belief is that you generally will be treated according to how you act. The first thing is to keep everyone safe. In...
Negligence per se occurs when a person commits a negligent act while breaking a law which promotes public safety. Their violation of the law puts people’s safety at risk. Involved in an accident? What do you need to prove? It is more straight forward to...
The Dallas Standing Order affects anyone who is getting a divorce in Dallas county. The order is included in any suit affecting a parent-child relationship. Many counties in Texas have standing orders for divorce proceedings. In Dallas county neither party needs to...
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) refers to the percent of alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) in a person’s blood stream. A BAC of .10% means that an individual’s blood supply contains one-part alcohol for every 1000 parts blood. Blood Alcohol...
What is negligence? When you are injured in an accident, you will need medical treatment, you may lose time from work and you may have pain and physical limitations. Who is responsible for these expenses? Your personal injury attorney’s job is to assist...
Is there a Texas no refusal law? In other words, are you required to submit a chemical sample to a police officer to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC)? If they ask you for a sample, they believe that you are a drunk driver. In Texas the legal term...
If you are not able to work, then you may be eligible for Social Security (SS) disability benefits or supplemental security income benefits. You may have heard these benefits called SSDI or SSI. SS disability benefits are available to people who can’t work...
