The average American spends about 90,000 hours at work, which equates to about a third of their life. Because another third is associated with sleeping, the chances of getting injured while at work are likely higher than you think (depending on your line of work)....
In several previous posts, we warned people about accepting a settlement from an insurance company without consulting an attorney. The offer may seem high, and personal injury victims may need money to cover their lost wages and medical bills. This is why people are...
Personal injury claims can arise from a variety of circumstances such as car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and more. When such accidents occur, it's important to determine who is responsible for the injuries and damages suffered. The concept of duty...
When you visit our website, we openly claim that we are not afraid to take your case to trial and have the experience to do so. There is a fundamental difference between being prepared to go to trial and taking a case to settle to avoid it. Without casting aspersions...
Like it or not, countless aspects of your day-to-day life will be heavily scrutinized if you ever file a personal injury claim or lawsuit. When a large sum of money is at stake, you can bet that the defendant will pull out all the stops to minimize the money they may...
After you get injured in an accident at work, your priority should be to get proper medical treatment. In an emergency, you don’t want to split your attention between getting to a doctor and worrying about whether you are taking the appropriate steps to preserve your...
Texas has comparative negligence. To explain, think of two drivers who collide with one another—and both of them have sustained injuries. Though this isn’t uncommon, there are several questions that you may have: Which one can sue the other for their damages? If they...
If there is one misconception around wrongful death lawsuits, it is that some people have the false belief that they center around making money off of a tragedy. The families that get left behind in the wake of a terrible accident are not only grieving the loss of...
After being in a car accident, you may recover damages from the at-fault driver. Previously, when we discussed the differences between compensatory and punitive damages, we explained how some calculations are more objective than others. For example, it is easier to...
At Beaty Legal, PLLC, we are accustomed to handling slip and falls, negligence, and premises liability. Because many of these accidents can occur at work, you need to understand what a maximum medical improvement is and what happens after it has been reached. To give...