Sometimes a general contractor will hire an independent subcontractor for a construction job. If the independent subcontractor has an employee who is injured on the job, it begs the question of from whom the employee can recover for damages. Is it the general contractor’s liability? Does a general contractor on a construction...
Sexual assault is a horrific crime against another person. Under Texas law, there are multiple ways in which someone can be found to sexually assault someone else, even aside from rape. These are called nonconsensual sexual acts. Sexual assault can also be considered to be “aggravated” when an individual causes bodily...
Elevators are a time- and energy-saving tool to get from one floor to another. But while generally pleasant to use, you run the risk of getting trapped in one. Surprisingly, this is not uncommon. So, if you find yourself trapped in an elevator it can be easy to panic. However, by following...
While many people are of the impression that slip and fall accidents result only in minor injuries like soreness and bruising, that is not always the case. Sometimes slip and fall injuries can result in much more severe injuries, such as back-related issues. This is especially true with people who are...
Under the Constitution of the United States, each of us enjoys the religious freedom to believe in whatever we wish and to practice whichever religion we wish. Therefore, it’s not surprising that both federal and state law prohibit religious discrimination in the workplace. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act...
When we purchase a product, we expect that the product will be safe to use as intended. This doesn’t mean that you cannot get injured using the product, but that you shouldn’t if you use it correctly. However, the manufacturer or a product still has a duty to warn the public of...
When you are injured on someone else’s property, you may have a claim for premises liability. However, in order to bring a successful claim for premises liability in Texas, you must be able to prove three things:
The defendant owed a legal duty to the plaintiff;
Airbags are so important in crashes; in many instances, they are even the difference between life and death. This is because they serve to protect you in the event of a crash. But what happens when your airbag doesn’t deploy when it should have? If you are injured you may have a...
Whether or not your landlord can be held liable for a slip and fall inside your rental residence depends upon two things: 1) what caused you to slip; and 2) whether or not you had informed him or her of the condition before the accident. If you are renting an apartment...
If you are injured in an accident caused by the negligence of someone else, you deserve to be compensated. This is because in such an instance the defendant failed to uphold the duty that he or she owed to keep you safe. But what if you were aware of the risks involved...
