After a car accident, a knee injury can be very problematic. The most common cause of knee injuries is from blunt impact to the dashboard in a head-on collision; however, knee injuries can occur in any type of car accident and all of them should be taken seriously. Seemingly minor pain can turn into a severe problem that requires surgery. As such, it is important that a car accident victim fully understand his or her knee injury before settling...
Most car accident victims try to handle their claims on their own. While this process should be simple, insurance companies have made it difficult. Most car accident claims are based on negligence and victims must prove each element of negligence before an insurance company will provide proper compensation. In Texas, negligence has the following elements: The defendant breached a duty; The victim suffered damages; and The defendant’s breach of...
Here are four simple steps you can take to assist proper evaluation of your claim. If the insurance company is still giving you trouble after taking these steps, give us a Call or Text at (214) 699-6524 or email us at awooley@wooleylaw.com for a free case evaluation. First: Contact the Police Department and File a Report Even if a car accident seems minor, it is important to file a police report. There are many issues that may arise...
If your home or business has been affected by a tornado or storm, the damage can be devastating. Luckily, most Texas homeowner insurance policies include coverage for tornadoes (expect along the coast); however, insurance companies are notorious for denying or undervaluing property damage. To be successful, all of your losses must be properly documented which can be difficult. So, we’ve provided a few tips to help with the process. If you...
If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you'll need to file a slip-and-fall claim with the property owner’s insurance company. Slip-and-fall lawsuits are difficult to prove in Texas. To be successful, the victim must establish that the owner/defendant knew or should have known a dangerous condition or defect existed. While I don’t encourage victims to handle these claims without a lawyer, here are a few steps to help the...
If you received a settlement for a personal injury within the last year, part or all of it could be tax free. Section 104(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code provides that any damages received on account of personal physical injuries or physical sickness are not included in gross income. This means compensation received for damages “on account of” a personal physical injury or sickness is not taxed. Unfortunately, not all personal...
In the wake of a car accident, you may be stuck without a car while yours is being repaired. Fortunately, there are two ways insurance company can and should pay for a rental car. However, getting them to do so can be difficult. The good news is that the car accident attorneys at The Law Offices of Andrew J. Wooley have the knowledge to handle this issue. Below, we provided the two ways insurance companies can and should pay for your rental...
Most people don’t know that a majority of Texas workers are entitled to overtime pay. Employers must pay these workers 1.5 times their regular hourly wages for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours a week. Overtime laws in Texas are designed to prevent employers from exploiting their workers; however, many employers still do so by saying their workers are exempt from overtime pay. Often times, this is not true and employers are illegally...
If your home or business has been affected by a flood, the damages can be devastating, but insurance companies only allow 60 days to process your claim. As such, it is important to setup your flood claim as soon as possible. All of the damages must be appropriately documented to have a successful claim. We have provided a few tips to help, but recommend that you hire an attorney to guide you through the process. If you think we can help, Give...
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering what you’re entitled to recover. Victims may recover damages caused by the other driver. In Texas, there are two types of damages, actual and exemplary. Actual damages are to repair a wrong or to compensate for an injury. Exemplary damages are awarded as a penalty or to punish the wrongdoer. Typically, exemplary damages are only recoverable in cases involving fraud, malice,...
