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What Is a Letter of Protection in Texas? Aug 07, 2023
07 AugLetters of protection (LOPs) can provide much-needed financial relief by allowing injury victims to receive medical treatment without immediate out-of-pocket costs. They are particularly helpful for those who lack health insurance or are unable to work due to their injuries, and help ensure that victims can focus on recovery without the added burden of mounting medical debt. Think about it: you’ve been involved in a severe car accident, hired the best Houston car accident lawyer that you can, and now you just have to sit back and watch your lost wages, opportunities, and medical bills pile up — all while...
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What To Do After a Slip and Fall Accident Jul 21, 2023
21 JulIf you or a loved one slipped and fell down on the floor on someone else’s property and suffered a serious injury, you may have a slip and fall claim. A slip and fall claim against the owners or the managers of commercial or private property can help slip and fall victims receive the compensation that they need to recover from their injuries and preserve their quality of life, but to do so, victims should know what to do after a slip and fall accident. The slip and fall lawyers at Grimes & Fertitta are experienced in researching, negotiating, settling,...
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Should I File a Police Report for a Car Accident? Jul 14, 2023
14 JulHanging around after a car accident might sound like a terrible idea; why would victims want to hang around after a stressful, overwhelming experience? Unfortunately, you’re going to have to stick close to the scene so that you can file a police report for a car accident, and the Houston injury attorneys at Grimes & Fertitta are here to tell you why. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious car accident and need a car accident attorney in Houston, you need to contact the winning personal injury attorneys at Grimes & Fertitta. Call us today...
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Camp Lejeune and Parkinson’s Disease Claims Jun 26, 2023
26 JunOn May 15th, 2023, JAMA Neurology published a study making a link to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and Parkinson’s disease. This study found that those exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE), the primary contaminant found in Camp Lejeune’s water, had a 70% increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. With the breakthrough findings of this study, now is the time to demand fair chemical exposure lawsuit settlements for all service members who served at Camp Lejeune and have been diagnosed with Parkison’s disease. If you or a loved one served on the base for at least 30 consecutive days between August 1953...
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What To Do After Suffering Lifting Injuries at Work Jun 21, 2023
21 JunEmployee safety is not as prioritized as it should be in most work environments, but working in industrial environments and having to lift heavy objects can increase the risk of injury in the workplace significantly. One common but sometimes overlooked workplace hazard is injuries from lifting heavy objects. Whether they are caused by improper lifting techniques, lack of workplace safety measures, or unreasonably high weight and/or frequency of lifts, lifting injuries at work can be debilitating and persistent. The workplace injury lawyers at Grimes & Fertitta are here to discuss the severity of lifting injuries at work and provide guidance...
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The Texas Rear-End Laws: What You Need To Know Jun 06, 2023
06 JunRear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident in the United States. Though often seen as minor “fender benders,” rear-end collisions cause many serious injuries and deaths each year, making fault determination key in traffic law and insurance claims. While it’s easy to assume the car in the back is the one that caused the accident, that isn’t always the case. So, according to the Texas rear-end laws, who is at fault in a rear-end collision in Texas? Here’s a simplified breakdown of fault in rear-end collisions: Rear driver is typically at fault: Following too closely, distracted driving,...