You’ve likely shared the road with a motorist who was driving recklessly and putting you and others around you at risk. Unfortunately, this type of experience seems to be the rule rather than the exception.According to the Insurance Information Institute, a 2009 study conducted by the American Automobile Association determined that reckless driving was a factor in 56 percent of

If you’re the average motorist, you likely feel anxious when driving near a large tractor trailer. Unfortunately, there’s good reason for that: according to a report, in 2002, nearly 5,000 people died and 130,000 were injured due to truck accidents. This frightening statistic shows that trucks are a real danger to other drivers on the road, and that you could

There are instances when extra assistance is needed during a vaginal childbirth. This may happen when there’s a medical condition, if labor isn’t progressing, or if there’s a problem with the baby’s heartbeat or vital signs. Sometimes, a doctor needs to perform a vacuum extraction. The extractor—resembling a soft cup connected to a vacuum pump—is attached to the baby’s head

If you are a Texas oil, gas, or coal worker, you may be paid on a per-job basis or per-diem basis—that is, you receive a set amount of money for each job you complete or for each day you work. Sometimes this can work to your advantage, if that day your job happens to be particularly easy. But, if your

According to Consumer Reports and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), adequate tire pressure is essential for safe driving. In fact, the NHTSA estimates that nearly 25,000 accidents a year are caused by flat tires and tire blowouts. Unfortunately, many drivers disregard tire pressure, especially during winter months when it is actually more important—due to laziness, forgetfulness, and the

As more and more adult clubs across the nation are being named in wage violation suits, it is becoming clear that exotic dancers are often misclassified as independent contractors for pay purposes—and many dancers are unaware that their rights are being violated. If you work as a dancer at an adult club in Texas, here are some answers about the

Over the years, we have helped thousands of employees recover their unpaid wages. After reviewing so many cases, we’ve noticed a pattern of recurring violations from one case to the next. The following are a number of common scenarios that often give rise to claims for unpaid overtime. If you have experienced any of these, you may be entitled to

For patients with high blood pressure, medication may be warranted to help prevent complications. Beginning in 2002, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Benicar for treating this condition. Doctors write more than 11 million prescriptions per year for this particular drug. The medication is designed to block certain receptors that cause blood vessels to constrict.

We have represented hundreds of exotic dancers across the country in wage claims against some of the largest chains of gentlemen clubs. We've recovered millions of dollars for dancers in recent years. We also have years of experience representing workers in other industries across the country. For more information on exotic dancer cases that we handle or how to join

It may come as a surprise to many people, but banking employees are often vulnerable to illegal overtime-pay practices—and, every year, many unfortunate banking employees across the nation are cheated out of the pay they have legally earned for their long hours. Because of these issues, banking employees may often feel compelled to stay late at work, knowing they will