Blog Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 11-Feb-2019 Don't Return to Work Early After Getting Hurt If you suffered a serious injury on the job, your doctor may recommend time off from work duties until you make a full recovery. While being hurt isn’t something to celebrate, you may enjoy being away from the daily grind for a while. However, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 4-Feb-2019 Can I Still Get Workers' Comp Benefits on Vacation? Occasionally, every worker needs a vacation to enjoy some necessary R&R to recharge before returning to the daily grind. This also applies to workers who have suffered job-related injuries. Despite being hurt and recovering, those receiving ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 28-Jan-2019 Why You Must Always Contact Police After a Car Accident Whether you have been involved in a minor fender-bender or a serious car accident involving multiple vehicles and injuries, it is imperative to call law enforcement to come to the scene of the collision. A police officer can be an important source of ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 21-Jan-2019 How Much is My Texas Personal Injury Claim Worth? If you have suffered an injury caused by a negligent party, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation to pay for the damage done. When it comes to personal injury claims, it is imperative to determine how much your ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 14-Jan-2019 What Happens When You're Involved in an Uber or Lyft Accident? Ridesharing companies Uber and Lyft have become a popular alternative to taxis and public transportation. Whether you are visiting a new city, commuting to work, or have been out all night drinking with friends, you can request a ride through a ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 7-Jan-2019 Latest Automotive Technology Keeping Teen Drivers Safe From speeding and distractions to inexperience and plain recklessness, teen drivers are more prone to being involved in car accidents compared to older and more experienced motorists. While there are several apps available to help teens stay focused ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 31-Dec-2018 Most Dangerous Construction Jobs A construction site is one of the most dangerous places to work. While construction workers are well aware of the various hazards they encounter every single day, they are never prepared for a potential accident, injury, or worse. The Bureau of Labor ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Dec-2018 Should I Still Seek Medical Treatment After a Minor Car Accident? If you have been involved in a minor fender bender, you may breathe a sigh of relief because the damages weren’t serious enough to render your vehicle totaled and you appear to be in perfect health after the car accident. However, it is still ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 24-Dec-2018 Can I File a Talcum Powder Lawsuit? For more than four decades, the medical industry was suspicious about the use of talcum powder being linked to the development of ovarian cancer. Now, thousands of lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson—the world’s leading ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 20-Dec-2018 Johnson & Johnson Allegedly Aware Baby Powder Contained Asbestos According to a report released by Reuters last week, Johnson & Johnson knew for decades that their raw talc and finishing powders tested positive for small traces of asbestos on occasion since 1971, which can result in cancer. However, the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 30-Nov-2018 5 Common Mistakes When Filing for Texas Workers' Comp If you suffered an injury or illness while performing work duties in Texas, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, many injured employees are not familiar with the legal process and even their own rights. It is not ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 29-Nov-2018 4 Common Holiday Accidents The holidays are often filled with joy and love because many Americans are spending time with family, eating an abundance of food, giving and receiving new gifts, and being merry overall. Unfortunately, accidents can occur at any time, even during ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 28-Nov-2018 WATCH List of 10 Worst Toys to Buy in 2018 WATCH (World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc.) announced their nominees for the “10 Worst Toys of 2018” to warn consumers not to purchase the products mentioned on the list for children due to dangerous features. The non-profit ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Nov-2018 FDA Announces to Stop Eating Romaine Lettuce The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Canadian health officials announced last week to stop eating romaine lettuce because of a new outbreak of the E. coli virus. As of today, 43 people in 12 states and 22 people in Canada have fallen ill ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 30-Oct-2018 Dangers of Driving at Night Once Daylight Saving Time comes to an end—approximately at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2018—many people will spend more and more time driving when it’s dark outside. Unfortunately, many car accidents occur during the evening for ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 26-Oct-2018 5 Most Common Workplace Injuries Whether you work in an office or a construction site, every worker in Texas and throughout the United States is vulnerable to an injury on the job. Understanding common workplace injuries can help employees prevent from being involved in an ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 19-Oct-2018 5 Most Common Auto Part Defects While most car accidents are caused by driver error and hazards on the road, there are some which result from auto part defects. Every year, tens of millions of vehicles have been recalled due to a variety of defects, which leaves plenty of ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 12-Oct-2018 4 Tips to Have a Safe Halloween Halloween is one of the most favorite holidays for children because they have an opportunity to dress up as their favorite characters or monsters and receive massive amounts of candy from neighbors. While parents are out with their kids, or allow ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 28-Sep-2018 Common Dangers of Fall Driving The fall season brings a lot of changes. Not only do the leaves become brown and the air becomes crisper, but the roads can also become more dangerous. Autumn weather is unpredictable, causing havoc for drivers in Texas and throughout the United ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 24-Sep-2018 What to Do If Your Car is Recalled Car recalls ensure that unsafe vehicles are removed from our roads to protect motorists from malfunctions caused by defective auto parts, which can lead to car accidents. According to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, they occur when a ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 21-Sep-2018 Toyota Recall: Over One Million Hybrid Vehicles Pose Fire Risk Toyota Motor Corp. has announced that it is recalling over a million hybrid vehicles, specifically its Prius, Prius plug-in hybrid and C-HR SUV models, due to a potential fire risk. The company plans to repair the issue with their electrical systems. ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 17-Sep-2018 Dallas Man Dies in Electric Scooter Accident Jacoby Stoneking, a 24-year-old Dallas resident, died after suffering an injury in an electric scooter accident earlier this month. Kenneth Moore, a friend, told KDFW-TV that Stoneking called him, asking him to request a ride from Lyft while ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 28-Aug-2018 What You Need to Know About Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas There are few things more emotionally devastating than the loss of a loved one. The situation can be even more difficult to cope with when the death was avoidable or caused by someone else's negligent actions. What is Wrongful Death? Texas law ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Aug-2018 Most Common Mistakes People Make After a Car Accident When it comes to car accidents, it is easy to make crucial mistakes in the aftermath. Keep in mind, making these mistakes can not only jeopardize your car insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit, but also can be physically and emotionally costly. ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 20-Aug-2018 Can I Get Texas Workers' Compensation for Repetitive Strain Injuries? Millions of people suffer workplace injuries every year. Although a large portion of these injuries occurs as a result of a single traumatic event, such as a fall or a machinery accident, many work-related injuries develop gradually over an extended ... Continue Reading