Blog Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 18-Apr-2018 Appealing a Workers' Comp Claim Denial Just because your workers’ compensation claim was initially denied, doesn’t mean you should give up. Fortunately, you have the right to fight the decision by contacting the Division of Workers’ Compensation Insurance of the Texas ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 11-Apr-2018 Reasons Why Your Workers' Compensation Claim Got Denied If you have been injured on the job, you are most likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical expenses and your lost time from work. Since you do not have to prove fault in order to receive these benefits, most ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 4-Apr-2018 Proving Fault in Slip & Fall Accidents Accidents frequently occur, and injuries are typically the result. But when the accident and injury were caused by something (or someone) that was out of your control, you may be wondering if you are eligible to pursue legal action. When it comes to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Mar-2018 What Are Dram Shop Laws? In Texas, and in every state throughout the nation, if you are injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, you can bring a personal injury claim against that person. But in some situations, you may have more options for a legal remedy. An ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 20-Mar-2018 Should I Get a Dash Camera Installed in My Car? If you are involved in a car accident that was not your fault, dash camera footage has been proven to be an excellent source of evidence in an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. The footage would effectively prove that you were not at fault ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 13-Mar-2018 What to Do After an Accident with an Uninsured Motorist in Texas Being involved in a car accident is a frightening, stressful, and emotionally overwhelming experience no matter the circumstances; however, it can be especially frustrating if you’re involved in a crash caused by an uninsured or underinsured ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 6-Mar-2018 Avoid Drunk Drivers on Saint Patrick's Day With the arrival of March, many of us are looking forward to having some green beer or Irish whiskey on St. Patrick’s Day. Despite its Irish origins, St. Paddy’s Day has evolved into an American drinking tradition. Bars and pubs ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 22-Feb-2018 What Not to Say to an Insurer after a Car Accident If you are involved in a car accident, you may require assistance from your insurance provider to pay your medical bills and repair your vehicle. However, giving away too much detail or saying the wrong thing can prove costly to your claim, resulting ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 15-Feb-2018 Questions to Ask Your Doctor after a Car Accident Being involved in a car accident is a frightening and emotionally overwhelming experience. Whether you suffer a minor or major injury, it is always important to seek immediate medical attention following a crash. Not only is it beneficial to your ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 8-Feb-2018 The Importance of Taking Pictures after a Car Accident Although smartphones have been the main cause of distracted driving accidents, they are considered helpful for taking pictures after a car accident. Taking photos of the scene and other details surrounding the collision helps preserve evidence for ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 1-Feb-2018 Types of Damages in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit When a loved one dies under tragic and unexpected circumstances, the death leaves a substantial emotional toll on the family members left behind. In addition, losing someone—especially if he or she is the main financial contributor to the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 17-Jan-2018 Who Can Be Held Accountable for a Truck Accident? If you are the victim of a truck accident, you may be wondering who is responsible and what actually a caused the accident. Unfortunately, these types of crashes are much more complicated than a simple car accident. There are often many parties ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 10-Jan-2018 Elements of a Personal Injury Claim Injuries that are caused by another person or entity’s careless or reckless actions may result in a personal injury claim. In order for a plaintiff to justifiably file a claim in the first place, there are certain requirements that need to be ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 5-Jan-2018 Can a Pedestrian Be Held Liable in a Car-Pedestrian Accident? Many people are familiar with the saying “the pedestrian has the right of way.” So, when it comes to accidents between cars and pedestrians, we first assume that the driver of the vehicle is most likely at fault. However, that is not ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 2-Jan-2018 How to Avoid Car Accidents Millions of car accidents happen every year in the United States, resulting in millions of injuries and tens of thousands of deaths. According to Allstate Insurance, the average driver will experience approximately one accident per decade. Due to the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 29-Dec-2017 Talk to an Attorney Before Signing a Statement After a Car Accident Following an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you will usually need to report the damages to the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Typically, the company will require you to give a recorded or written statement concerning ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 19-Dec-2017 Substance Abuse Among Truck Drivers Most would agree the drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are some of the safest drivers on the road. Considering their mode of transportation, they have to be. CMVs can weigh anywhere between 10,000 and 80,000 pounds, and drivers who control ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 15-Dec-2017 Who Is Legally Responsible for My Work Injury? Most people spend their waking hours at work, so it’s no surprise they are more statistically likely to experience an accident on the job. Likewise, the more dangerous the position is, the more likely an employee is to suffer an injury while ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 4-Dec-2017 Info for Victims of Wintertime Slip & Fall Accidents Winter can be one of the most dangerous times to walk around town. In some areas, winter means an increase of rain or snow, which means the ground can be icy or wet at any time. Property owners need to be vigilant about how they maintain their floors ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 20-Nov-2017 Personal Injury vs. Workers' Compensation Claims: What's the Difference? When a person is injured on the job, they can either file a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. While both of these claims are for compensation for injuries, they are not the same. The following are the differences between ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 13-Nov-2017 How to Strengthen Your Premises Liability Case Premises liability is a legal concept which often comes into play in personal injury cases where the injury was caused by some type of unsafe or defective condition on someone else’s property. In order to win a premises liability case, the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 6-Nov-2017 Who Do I Sue If I Was Injured on the Job? When a worker suffers an injury on the job, he or she can file a workers’ compensation claim. These benefits are awarded without the need to prove an employer was at fault. However, there are some cases where an injured worker can also file a ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 26-Oct-2017 Should I Accept the Insurance Company's Settlement Offer? When you suffer an injury caused by the negligent actions of another party, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, as well as pain and suffering. In most cases, the liable ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 10-Oct-2017 Are Hands-Free Mobile Devices Safer While Driving? There is no denying that cellphone use while operating a vehicle contributes to distracted driving accidents. However, many drivers believe that the source of distraction is the act of typing a number and then holding the cellphone while driving with ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 3-Oct-2017 How to Tell If Your Insurance Company is Giving You the Runaround The first thing you must understand about insurance companies is that they make their money off investments. When they delay or deny paying an injured party the compensation they are entitled to, insurance providers can keep their money invested, ... Continue Reading