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What Are My Rights After Returning From Being Out On Workers’ Compensation?

Key Takeaways Texas law protects employees from retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim. You have the right to return to work after a workers' comp injury, but your employer may not…

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What Happens If I Owe Money on a Totaled Vehicle?

Key Takeaways If you still owe money on your totaled car, the insurance payout goes to your lender first—not directly to you. Gap insurance for totaled cars covers the difference between what…

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Are Dogs Really Dangerous?

Key Takeaways Approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur in the United States every year, with nearly 1 in 5 requiring medical attention. Dog bite statistics by breed show that certain breeds are…

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Houston Leash Law: What You Need to Know if You’ve Been Injured by an Unleashed Dog

Key Takeaways Houston's leash law requires dogs to be physically restrained when off their owner's property. Violating the city of Houston leash law can result in fines up to $500. If an…

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Limits on How Much Money You Can Get After a Truck Accident in Texas

Key Takeaways Truck accident compensation in Texas is often limited by insurance policy limits, not injury severity alone. Texas law does not cap economic or non-economic damages in most truck accident cases.…

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What to do after being Injured at Work

Key Takeaways Workplace injuries can happen in any job, even in low-risk work environments. Texas employers are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits…

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Is My Car Accident Claim Worth Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Key Takeaways Filing a personal injury lawsuit may be necessary if the insurance company delays, denies, or undervalues your car accident claim. Lawsuits often lead to fairer settlement offers by forcing insurers…

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Injured While Walking or Jogging at Night? Legal Tips for Texas Pedestrians

Walking or jogging after dark may offer a cooler climate or a quiet moment of peace, but it also comes with serious risks. If you were hit by a car while walking…

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Injured in a Truck Accident on I-35, I-10, or I-45? What Makes Highway Collisions More Complex

Texas highways like I-35, I-10, and I-45 are among the busiest and most dangerous roadways in the country. With the constant flow of commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, and high-speed traffic, accidents on…

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Top 5 Common Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall accidents can happen in an instant—but the injuries they cause may last much longer. Whether you lose your footing on a slick floor or trip over an unseen hazard,…

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