Can I Sue My Employer For Negligence?
After being involved in an avoidable accident or sustaining a serious injury at work that was not handled well by your employer, you may be wondering what your rights are and how you should move forward. In more minor cases, workplace injuries are usually resolved internally, either through the company’s Human Resources department or through…
Read MoreLoss of Consortium: What You Need To Know
When someone is seriously injured or killed due to another’s negligence, the spouse, parent, or child of the victim may be entitled to compensation on the basis of loss of consortium. Sometimes called “loss of companionship” or “loss of affection,” loss of consortium may be available to someone whose spouse, parent, or child suffered a…
Read MoreSlack Davis Sanger Ranked on the 2021 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers
Slack Davis Sanger has received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Austin by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in the areas of personal injury litigation and product liability litigation. The firm was also listed in the Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Dallas/Fort Worth for personal injury litigation, product liability litigation and medical malpractice…
Read MoreShould I Get A Lawyer For A Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault?
It’s upsetting and very disorienting when you’ve been in a vehicle crash caused by someone else. Not only is your property damaged and you may even be injured, but then you have to deal with police reports and insurance companies. You may be wondering “should I get a lawyer for a car accident that wasn’t…
Read MoreHow Long Do You Have To Sue After An Accident?
Many of us want to know how long do you have to sue after an accident, because we may be contemplating a personal injury claim. The state of Texas gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in the state’s civil court system. The statute of limitations is described in Tex.…
Read MoreHow To Get A Car Accident Report From The Police
If you need to file a car accident claim, then one of the things you will need to know is how to get a car accident report from the police. Every time a vehicle crash happens and police are called to the scene, an officer fills out a report based on information the he or she…
Read MoreHelicopter Crash Statistics: What You Need to Know
The sudden death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant in January 2020 brought the risks of helicopter travel to the forefront of the news as well as the minds of many Americans who followed the tragic story. Bryant died in a helicopter crash that killed the pilot and all eight passengers, including Bryant and his young…
Read MoreConstruction Zone Accidents: What Victims Should Know
Both roadways and construction sites are inherently dangerous places. Vehicles are often traveling at high rates of speed and sometimes recklessly. Meanwhile, in construction zones, there are heavy-duty trucks and equipment, large rocks, volatile materials, and other hazards. Put them together and conditions become even more unsafe. This is why construction zone accidents are such…
Read MoreTypes of Whistleblowing: Do I Have a Case?
If there is one simple truth about corruption, it’s that it is not a new phenomenon. As long as there have been humans, there have been people and organizations operating in dishonest ways for their own personal gain, whether it be financial or otherwise. Throughout time, countless innocent people have fallen victim to fraud and…
Read MoreIs It Worth It to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
If you have been involved in a serious accident, or if someone you love has, you know it’s tough to move forward, especially if the accident was someone else’s fault. At some point after a traumatic event of this type, many people wonder, “Is it worth it to hire a personal injury attorney?” The period…
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