Serious injuries can cause a great deal of difficulty for victims and their families. Medical expenses can be significant, and the costs of receiving care in an emergency room, undergoing surgery or other necessary treatments, and receiving ongoing care from physical therapists or other doctors can add up quickly. An injury may also prevent a …

Suffering injuries in a workplace accident puts employees in a difficult spot. On one hand, employees need time to heal from their injuries and to obtain the necessary medical treatment. On the other hand, many employers limit the amount of time workers can take—even after an injury. Those workers who suffer from repetitive stress injuries …

Repetitive stress injuries, or overuse injuries, are caused by frequent use of the same muscle group. Even small, seemingly harmless movements can cause a repetitive stress injury. Repetitive stress injuries are very common in the construction industry. At the Hartley Law Firm, we help construction workers suffering from repetitive stress injuries obtain workers’ compensation benefits. …

For years, the state of Texas has led the nation in fatal truck accidents. 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks are massive vehicles, and when they are involved in collisions, they can be deadly for people in other cars and trucks, as well as motorcyclists or pedestrians. Even if victims are not killed in these accidents, …

When someone suffers injuries that were caused by someone else’s negligence, they can pursue compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. This may allow them to address the costs of medical treatment needed following an injury, as well as income lost while recovering, impairment to earning capacity because of a permanent disability, and physical and emotional …