In Texas, wrongful death claims and survival actions are two distinct legal avenues that allow for the recovery of damages following the death of an individual due to another’s negligence or wrongful act. Both are grounded in Texas law but serve different purposes and benefit different parties. If you lost a loved one to another …
Common Accidents and Injuries at Power Plants
Common power plant accidents include electrocutions, explosions, fires, chemical spills, and structural collapses, many of which are caused by poor facility maintenance, equipment malfunctions, violation of safety regulations, and improper chemical storage. Common injuries suffered in power plant accidents include blast injuries, burns, respiratory injuries, and traumatic injuries. In the aftermath of power plant accidents, …
Reporting a Workplace Injury in Texas
If you suffered an injury or illness at work, you must report the injury or illness to your employer within 30 days. Failure to meet this reporting deadline could jeopardize your opportunity to receive workers’ compensation benefits. In Texas, workers’ compensation insurance is optional for private employers. If your employer does not carry workers’ compensation …
How to Prove Emotional Distress?
When you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may suffer a range of damages, including financial losses, physical pain and suffering, and emotional distress. While some damages can be easy to quantify, such as hospital bills, medical costs, and loss of income, other intangible losses are harder to prove. Emotional distress, also …
How Pain and Suffering Is Determined in Texas?
To understand how pain and suffering is determined in Texas, you must first know the difference between this and other types of damages. Unlike medical expenses and lost wages, pain and suffering does not have an easily definable monetary value. Therefore, you must assign a fair value to these damages based on factors other than …