Key Takeaways Texas law requires notice to employer within 30 days of injury or awareness. Failure to give timely notice can relieve employer and insurer of liability. Non-subscriber employers may require earlier notice under internal reporting policies. Reporting promptly helps align medical records with...
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Key Takeaways Workplace injury compensation refers to benefits or recovery after a job-related injury or illness. Texas allows private employers to opt out and become non-subscribers. Workers’ compensation claims do not usually require proof of employer fault. Non-subscriber claims may allow recovery beyond limited...
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Key Takeaways A premises liability settlement resolves injury claims from unsafe property conditions. Property owners or managers may bear liability when negligent maintenance harms visitors. Settlement negotiations usually follow an investigation evaluating evidence before a demand is presented. Texas law bars recovery when the...
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Medical costs after a Texas accident can rise quickly, especially when hospitals or insurers request payment before a personal injury claim settles. At Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP, our personal injury lawyers work to lower those expenses so clients can retain more compensation. Many...
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An injury can change everything in an instant. Routine tasks feel heavier, bills mount quickly, and families face uncertainty about the future. Many people ask the same question: what can be done when someone else’s careless or reckless conduct caused the harm? Knowing how...
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Knowing how to file a personal injury claim without a lawyer begins with preparation and persistence. In Texas, the law allows you to seek compensation by gathering strong evidence, outlining your damages, and dealing directly with the insurance company. For smaller claims, handling the...
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When a child under the age of 18 suffers an injury due to someone else’s negligence, he or she may have grounds for an injury claim. However, he or she cannot file a claim alone. These claims are usually filed by the child’s parent...
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Vicarious liability is a legal principle that holds one party liable for the harmful actions of another due to their relationship, often in an employment context. In Texas personal injury cases, this doctrine is commonly applied when an employer is deemed responsible for the...
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If you suffered an injury due to the negligence of another, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for your damages. One of the most important steps in pursuing compensation from the liable party is sending that party or that party’s insurance company a...
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At Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP, we believe that identifying how an injury occurred is not just a clinical concern—it’s a strategic advantage in personal injury law. When someone is hurt, the mechanism of injury (MOI) helps us uncover the “how” behind the harm:...
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What are special damages in personal injury cases? It’s a question we hear often at Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP, and for good reason. When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, it’s only natural to want to understand how the law accounts for...
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In Texas, the modified comparative 50/50 rule can mean the difference between recovering compensation or walking away with nothing. This legal standard allows injured individuals to collect damages if they’re found 50% or less at fault—but their payout is reduced by their share of...
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Under Texas’s comparative negligence rule—commonly known as the “51% bar”—you can recover damages after an accident if you’re found to be 50% or less at fault. However, your compensation will be reduced in proportion to your share of fault. If you’re 51% or more...
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After a serious injury in Fort Worth, victims often face overwhelming medical expenses and long-term care needs that extend far beyond initial treatment. A life care plan serves as a roadmap that outlines all future medical treatments, rehabilitation services and daily assistance requirements needed...
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After a serious accident, many people worry that filing a personal injury claim means they will have to deal with the stress of a trial. The reality is, however, that most personal injury cases settle outside of court, saving time and reducing stress for...
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