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What To Do After a Car Accident In Texas

Key Takeaways If you have been involved in a crash, knowing what to do after a car accident in Texas can protect both your health and your legal rights. The moments immediately following a collision are often confusing and stressful. However, the steps you take — or fail to take — can significantly affect your …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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Does Workers’ Comp Cover Pre-Existing Conditions in Texas?

Many Texas workers worry that having an old injury or medical condition will automatically prevent them from receiving benefits after a new workplace accident. In reality, workers’ compensation can cover a pre-existing condition in Texas if the job aggravated, accelerated, or worsened that condition in a measurable way. Problems often arise when insurance carriers argue …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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How to Make a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Texas

If you were hurt at work, understanding how to make a workers’ compensation claim in Texas is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health and income. Texas has a unique workers’ compensation system that differs from most other states, and injured employees must follow strict deadlines and procedures to …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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How Comparative Negligence Affects Your Personal Injury Claim

Introduction to Comparative Negligence When an accident occurs, determining who is responsible is a critical part of any personal injury claim. In many accidents, however, fault is not entirely one-sided. Multiple parties may share responsibility for what happened. This is where the concept of comparative negligence comes into play. Comparative negligence laws directly affect how …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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