Labor Day is September 1, 2025.
It’s another long weekend to take a break from school and work! Labor Day weekend also marks the unofficial end of summer — a chance for Texans to enjoy the warm breeze and sunny skies before fall arrives.
You shouldn’t talk to another driver’s insurance company without a lawyer.
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You are not required to give a recorded statement to another driver’s insurance company in Texas, and doing so could hurt your claim.
Unlicensed drivers are a widespread problem in Texas.
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If you’re hit by an unlicensed driver in Texas, you can pursue a claim against them, but in most cases, compensation will come through your own Uninsured Motorist coverage.
OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week is held every year in August.
August in Texas is notorious for extreme heat, and outdoor workers like construction crews, landscapers, and utility employees face some of the toughest conditions. High temperatures combined with humidity can put workers in real danger, leading to serious heat-related illnesses that sometimes turn deadly.
Multiple parties may be responsible for an injury at a rental property.
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You can sue or file a claim if you were injured at an Airbnb in Texas, but you must prove your injury was caused by negligence.
Missed work due to an injury can be included in PI claims after an accident if certain conditions are met.
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Yes—if you can prove the accident caused your injury, that your injury kept you from working, and the amount of income you lost, you may be able to recover lost wages in Texas.
Defective products should never reach the shelves.
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Pain and suffering damages can stem from physical injuries after an accident.
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Can you sue if you’re injured on vacation?
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Yes, you can sue for an injury in San Antonio caused by someone’s negligence, even if you were only visiting, but Texas laws will apply.
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule.
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