Category: Law

If you have been injured in a car accident in Houston, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Car accident victims have clear legal rights under Texas law, and the insurance companies have a legal obligation to pay what they owe.

However, asserting your legal rights and holding the driver and his or her insurance company accountable isn’t easy. There are several steps involved in filing a successful claim, including many steps that require experienced legal representation.

Patrick Daniel Law is Strategic, Meticulous, and Merciless in protecting your legal rights if you were injured in a car accident in Houston. Call (713) 999-6666 today for a free case review.

1. Collect as Much Evidence as Possible

While you are at the scene of the accident, you should try to collect any and all evidence that you can. This includes documenting the following:

• The damage to your vehicle
• The

Lots of people get injured at work. While some occupations (i.e., working in construction, at an oil refinery, etc.) are particularly dangerous, all occupations present risks for on-the-job injuries.

If you have been injured on the job in Texas, here is what you need to do next:

7 Steps to Take After You Get Injured at Work

1. Report the Injury to Your Employer

When you get injured at work, one of the first things you should do is notify your employer that you were hurt on the job. This step is important for three specific reasons:

1. Creating a Record of Your Job-Related Injury – When you report the injury to your employer, the employer is required to submit an accident report. This will create an official record that you can use to help prove that your injury is work-related.
2. Preserving Your Legal Rights – Under Texas law, you must

Truck accident lawsuits are extremely challenging. If you or a member of your family was in a collision with a commercial truck, pursuing the compensation you deserve will likely be an uphill battle. Recent changes in Texas law make it more difficult for plaintiffs to seek maximum damages for their injuries and losses.

House Bill 19 (HB 19) went into effect September 1, 2021. The law amends the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code to change the trial proceedings for legal actions involving commercial trucks and other vehicles used for commercial purposes.

Patrick Daniel Law has extensive experience handling truck accident lawsuits, and we can help you understand what may happen if your case goes to trial. For a FREE case review, please call (713) 999-6666 today.

Do I Need to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit?

Not all truck accident cases go to trial. It may be possible to