A structured settlement is a financial arrangement where the injured party agrees to resolve their damage claim by receiving part or all of the settlement in the form of periodic payments on an agreed schedule, rather than as a lump sum. The payment schedule can be structured in many ways to meet the needs of […]
Workers, especially those in the construction industry, are always at great risk of a ladder or a scaffolding accident. Sadly, these incidents often cause grave injuries such as muscle damages, broken bones, herniated disks, head trauma, and other serious injuries related to falls from height. And in worst-case scenarios, workplace accidents can lead to a […]
It’s no surprise that the most dangerous seasonal jobs continue to draw more new workers each year. The most dangerous seasonal jobs can be incredibly important to keep our communities running, which makes these jobs meaningful and, in some cases, very lucrative. The darker side of the most dangerous seasonal jobs turnover, however, can be […]
The economy and culture of Texas have been shaped by the major oil booms our state has seen over the past century. From the “gusher age” spanning the first 40 or so years of the 1900’s to the 1970’s energy crisis, to the post 9/11 changes in global oil trade, Texas oil has played a […]
Texas Workers are More Likely to Die Than Workers in Any Other State While the state of Texas may be a strong economic engine, growth does not tell the whole story. More workers die here than in any other state. Federal data concluded that a Texas worker is 12% more likely to be killed on the […]
A construction crane collapsed onto the Elan City Lights apartment complex in Dallas on Sunday afternoon killing one person and injuring six others. The news was confirmed by Jason Evans, a Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson. The crane sliced through four floors of the apartment complex, damaging most of its eastern side and the parking garage. According […]
According to a study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, non-fatal work-related injuries are rising among law enforcement officers. This is the first national investigation of non-fatal injuries resulting from assaults, accidental falls, and car wrecks involving police officers. More than 600,000 Law Enforcement […]
If you’ve been hurt on the job in Texas, you have rights. It’s important that you don’t sign anything from your employer or from an insurance company without contacting Thompson Law first. If you do, you could sign away your right to future compensation, medical care, or your right to file a lawsuit. Call Thompson […]
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