Will My Case Be Settled Without My Approval?
Every settlement offer proposed to us will be discussed with you. No settlement offer will be taken without your consent (see contract for details). As a general rule, personal injury lawyers are not allowed to accept a settlement on behalf of their clients without the client's consent. It is important for the you to be...
I Have a Specific Question about My Case – What Do I Do?
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. We can always be reached by phone or email anytime. For normal day-to-day questions about your case, the paralegal assigned to your case is qualified to assist you, and the same confidentiality you have with your attorney applies to your paralegal or any of our...
How Will My Lawyers Inform Me about Case Proceedings?
We will contact you when important deadlines or court appearances are necessary, as well as keep you abreast on all major changes. Since we will most likely be dealing with an insurance company, you can expect a reasonable amount of latency between significant events, as these insurance companies move rather slow. We are always available...
Are Judges and Juries Required for All Cases Go to Trial?
Contrary to what you see on TV, going to trial is a last resort. Trials cost money and time, and when it all comes down to it, you are at the mercy of the jury, that is to say, you are at the mercy of 12 complete strangers who may or may not have their...
How Do I Go About Hiring a Lawyer for My Case?
It’s quite simple. Give us a call, send us a text, or complete our online form. We will contact you promptly and arrange a meeting with you whereby we will discuss your case in detail. In most cases, we can meet with you at your home or office, or you can meet us at our...
Why Pick Law Firms with Particular Practice Area Concentrations?
In this day and age focusing on a specific area of the law is key. Grossman Law Offices is primarily focused on personal injury and wrongful death cases. With your typical "one stop shop" type of law firms, your attorney may work on your personal injury case while he is juggling a divorce case, immigration...
What Rights Do Family Members Have in a Texas Wrongful Death Case?
Rights Available to Family Members in a Wrongful Death Case We're sorry for the loss of your loved one. We're sure that you have many questions, and we hope this article will answer some of them. We'll look at who the law says is eligible to file a claim, the kinds of remedies that are...
Who Can Be Held Liable Under the Texas Dram Shop Act?
The Texas Dram Shop Act applies to almost all alcohol providers, not just bars. Drunk driving is a serious problem in Texas. One of the many ways that the Texas Legislature has addressed this issue is by allowing the victims of drunk drivers to seek compensation from the alcohol "provider" that served the drunk driver,...
What Defenses Are Not Allowed in a Texas Non-Subscriber Work Injury Case?
Prohibited Defenses for Non-Subscribers Under Texas Law: When an employer opts into workers' comp coverage, they are (mostly) immune from work injury lawsuits. But when an employer opts out, injured workers can sue them by showing that the employer's negligence was the cause of their injuries. Employers who opt out are called "non-subscribers." Therefore, an...
Can I Be Fired if I Have an Open Worker’s Comp Claim in Texas?
In the state of Texas, firing an injured worker for filing a worker's compensation claim is illegal. Many clients who come to us for help after they have been injured while working are afraid to file a claim against their employer for fear of losing their job. What many people don't realize is that Texas...
How Do Impairment Income Benefits Work in a Texas Workers’ Compensation Case?
How Texas Workers' Compensation Impairment Income Benefits Work In the Texas Worker's Compensation scheme, Impairment Income Benefits are one of four types of benefits given to injured Texans. The other benefits include Temporary Income Benefits, Supplemental Income Benefits, and Lifetime Income Benefits. You can read more about the different types in our Income Benefits Overview...
What Are the Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Texas?
We all share the road with 18-wheelers, and whether we're talking about the cashier at the gas station or some guy we meet at a party, once anyone finds out about our lawyers' experience litigating truck accident cases, virtually everyone asks the same question: what are most common causes of truck accidents that we encounter...
What Laws Apply to Texas 18-Wheeler Injury Cases?
Knowing which laws apply to a truck accident case can be tricky, because it really means that you have to know about several different areas of the law. Fortunately, that's our specialty. In this article, we'll explain a little bit about which laws are the most pertinent to winning a truck accident case. Mind you,...
What is the Statute of Limitations for a Texas car accident case?
The injuries and losses from a car accident may last a lifetime, but you're chance to file a lawsuit doesn't. Instead, the law has a specific time frame for you to bring a case. This is known as the statute of limitations. These restrictions place a time limit to bring potential lawsuits. If you were...
How Do Rear-end 18-Wheeler Accident Cases Work?
Did an 18-wheeler hit your car? This article will help you understand how rear-end by a semi-truck cases work and your options for recovering damages. While it may seem like getting rear-ended by a semi-truck would make for an open and shut case, that's not actually accurate. You see, the notion that truck drivers are...
What Is the Difference Between a Wrongful Death and a Survival Claim in Texas?
The Difference Between Wrongful Death and Survival Claims Wrongful death and survival claims both deal with the aftereffects of someone's death. However, there are important distinctions between the two. The main difference is that wrongful death claims are in place to compensate the family members of the deceased for their injuries (mental anguish, loss of...
Who Can Bring a Claim Against a Bar in Texas?
Who Can Sue a Bar For a Drunk Driving Accident? After someone is killed or injured in a drunk driving accident, many people suffer. It's not just family members, but friends, neighbors, and coworkers. The losses radiate out: Little League coaches aren't there for practice, deacons aren't at church on Sunday, and patients' doctors can't...
What Are the Defenses Used by Non-Subscribers in Work Injury Cases?
Defenses That Non-Subscriber Employers Can Use Against Injured Workers Under Texas Law: In its 25 year history, our firm has represented perhaps hundreds of injured Texans whose employers were non-subscribers to Texas workers' compensation coverage. One thing we have learned in that time is that not many attorneys (on either side of the litigation) fully...
How does the 7 Day Grace Period work under Texas workers’ compensation law?
If your employer has workers' comp, they don't have to pay you for the first 7 days of your injury. Here's how it works: Many people know that if their employer subscribes to workers' compensation, that they will be able to receive some sort of benefits if they are injured in a workplace accident. However,...
How Does Negligence Work in Texas Non-Subscriber Work Injury Cases?
How on-the-job negligence works in a Texas non-subscriber case: In a Texas non-subscriber case, you are able to sue your employer for injuries sustained, but your employer is not liable by default just because you were hurt on the job. In order to win a work injury case against your employer you must show that...