Workers’ compensation claims can span years, involve multiple medical treatment providers, result in a number of expert opinions and carry through periods where the claimant may actually return to work.  As the claimant’s medical and work status changes, his or her workers’ compensation benefits are also similarly adjusted.  But what happens when the workers’ compensation…

Far too many traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are due to accidents involving vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians. A traumatic brain injury occurs when a sudden force causes damage to the brain. With respect to car accidents, the use of seat belts and child safety seats may greatly reduce the risk of TBIs.   Traumatic brain…

Traditionally, a plaintiff could not recover for mental distress and emotional harm as a result of observing another party’s personal injury.  But note that many jurisdictions have adopted the zone of danger rule.  This modification allows a plaintiff to recover for mental distress as long as the plaintiff was in the zone of physical danger…

In general, a claimant for workers’ compensation benefits must first prove that the injury was sustained in the performance of his or her duties as alleged.  The claimant must describe the occurrence of the injury as well as the time, place and manner of the incident.  Witnesses are helpful in confirming that the injury was…

Personal injury is a very broad legal term. As a result, there are many different kinds of cases that can fall under this umbrella. Product defect accidents, tripping accidents and accidents at work are just a few examples of personal injury cases. Of all the different types of personal injury claims in Houston, car accidents…

More than 127,000 children are seriously hurt in car accidents each year. There are a number of reasons why so many children are injured in these types of accidents. Car seats are a common link between accidents. Specifically, there are three major issues related to car seats. The first is that not enough parents use…