While some work-related incidents may stem from issues that might not be under a worker’s control, sometimes the presence of unacceptable behavior might play a significant role in accidents. Non-subscriber employers in Texas may be aware of the challenges workplace...
Personal Injury Defense
Reducing incident risks with construction safety procedures
It may come as no surprise that certain fields of employment may be inherently more hazardous than others. Those who operate in the construction industry may face various safety risks nearly every day and accidents on project sites can carry severe ramifications that...
Addressing liability as a product manufacturer
Companies in Texas and across the nation continue to design and manufacture a multitude of products every day. While finding ways to create new and unique products, it might not always be easy to identify any potential issues or safety risks involved. While there may...
Arbitration to secure fair compensation after a work accident
In Texas, employers may choose to opt out of carrying workers’ compensation insurance. The intent of this type of insurance is to provide injured workers with the financial support they need after a work accident, including coverage of medical bills and other...
Mitigating workplace incidents with safety training
There are a multitude of companies in Texas and elsewhere who may hire employees to assist with daily operations. Many employers may require their workers to go through various types of training measures upon accepting a position, ranging from job specific training to...
What does it mean to be a nonsubscriber employer?
Texas employers who do not enroll in the state’s workers’ compensation insurance system are considered nonsubscribers. A nonsubscriber employer may be on the hook for any injuries that employees suffer during their work duties. Employers who choose to go the...
Is mediation appropriate for non-subscriber claims?
There are many ways to settle a legal issue, including going to court. While this might be the option that you are most familiar with, there are also other paths that you can take when trying to resolve a claim. Alternative dispute resolutions like mediation are often...
Preparing defense for a product liability lawsuit
Whether you work in Texas manufacturing, distribution or sales, if a consumer claims to have suffered an injury because of a product, he or she may decide to take the issue to court. If a plaintiff in a product liability case names you as a defendant, things may get...
Avoiding excessive verdicts
There is no denying that those who are injured in accidents need a bit of help recovering. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for car accident victims to attempt to secure excessive verdicts for more compensation than they realistically need or could benefit from....
Mediation for your personal injury case
Going to war is a last resort, and if disputes can come to a resolution in a more peaceful manner, most people would choose this instead of the battle. The same is true for lawsuits. Finding a more civil way to resolve conflicts so that both sides can avoid a...