On August 5, 2018, I worked for an employer In Oak Cliff, Texas that did not carry workers compensation insurance or also called a nonsubscriber. Now I learned that I signed an agreement that stated that I must arbitrate my claim against my former employer. What are my rights? The…
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When someone says they have to file a lawsuit to take the case to court what does that mean?
A lawsuit is the first step a party makes to take the case to court. Below is a copy of a lawsuit petition that is filed in a motor vehicle accident case and filed with the district court usually in the county where the accident happened. Do not be intimidated…
In fell in a store in Oak Cliff Dallas. I need help!
On January 10, 2018, I was in a grocery store in Oak Cliff, Dallas Texas, when I fell fracturing my hip. I slipped and fell on oil on the floor. I had hip surgery and I probably will not be able to work for a year. The store’s insurance company…
The insurance company adjuster wants to take my statement? What should I do ?
On the Way to School Proceed with caution question !!! Question: “I was involved in motor vehicle accident on February 1, 2018, while driving my vehicle on Jefferson Blvd. in Oak Cliff, Dallas Texas. I was making a left turn with the protected arrow when the other driver ran a…
My Employer Did Not Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance and I had an Accident, Can I sue him?
E-mail: Mr. Eric Reyes, On February 1, 2018, I fell off my forklift while making a delivery at a grocery store in North Fort Worth for my employer. The accident happened at a customers business. I was taking products off the truck with a forklift when I fell off of…
Mediation
MEDIATION Should I mediate my case? What is a mediator? Is it important which mediator I choose? Which mediator should I use in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? First, let me explain what a mediation is about. Assuming you do not have an attorney, this information below may be helpful. Mediation…
Eric Reyes inducted to Texas Bar College
ANNOUNCEMENT: On January 25, 2018, the Texas Bar College Welcomes their New Member! AUSTIN – The Texas Bar College congratulates Eric Reyes on his membership in the College. Eric Reyes is the owner of the Eric Reyes Law Firm, P.C. He is double board certified in Personal Injury and Civil…
Injured at work: what are my rights?
Question: I just fell at work. I work for a warehouse in Northside Fort Worth Texas. My employer told me that they do not carry workers compensation insurance but instead they have an accident plan. Do I need to show my employer was the cause of my accident? Do I…
Dog attacked me and caused me to fall off my bike. Do I have a case?
I was riding my bicycle in Oak Cliff, Dallas Texas on November 1, 2016 when I was attacked by a dog. I suffered serious injuries including a fracture of my vertebrae my low back and significant lacerations on my hands and face. I know the owner of the dog does…
The police officer gave me a ticket in a car accident. But I have a witness!
Question: I was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Hemphill and Magnolia in Fort Worth, Texas on September 5, 2016. The other driver ran a red light but the officer found me at fault for the accident. I got the ticket! I have an eyewitness to the accident but the…