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Funeral Home Sold Body Parts for Profit

Funeral Home Sold Body Parts for Profit

Losing someone you love is an intense and painful process to go through, and you expect that at least your deceased loved one will be laid to rest with the dignity and respect that they deserve. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.  In 2018, a funeral home in Colorado sold body parts to educational and research organizations without the consent of the…

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Premises Liability Claims and Sexual Assault Survivors: What You Need to Know

Premises Liability Claims and Sexual Assault Survivors: What You Need to Know

Sexual assault can be one of the most life-changing experiences an individual can deal with. Sexual assault survivors are often left with physical and emotional pain that can take years to only partially heal – if ever. While justice against the offender can come from prosecution through both criminal and civil courts, many survivors do not know that they can seek out further…

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Texas Statute of Limitations for Car and Large Truck Accidents

Texas Statute of Limitations for Car and Large Truck Accidents

Involvement in a car or large truck accident can be an earth-shattering experience that affects various areas of your life and cost you thousands in damages. While most may want to rest, recover, or completely forget about the accident afterward, doing so may actually be more of a detriment to your circumstances. It’s no secret that a car or truck accident brings piles…

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Don’t Let Your Employer Take Advantage of You! What Workers Should Know About Overtime Laws in Texas

Don’t Let Your Employer Take Advantage of You! What Workers Should Know About Overtime Laws in Texas

A person’s hard work is something that should always be valued and rewarded financially. Sometimes, in order to get ahead in a job or catch up on work, it’s necessary to work extra hours. However, that additional work deserves compensation.  It is common knowledge that in Texas, workers are entitled to overtime pay after 40 hours of work. The Fair Labor Standards Act…

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Workers’ Compensation: What You Need To Know

Workers’ Compensation: What You Need To Know

Virtually every state in the United States, requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, usually set up either through a third party insurance carrier or through the employer’s self-insured program. Texas, however, isn’t one of them.  While this may be beneficial to some, what about those that have been injured on the job and whose company doesn’t carry workers’ compensation? What are their…

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The Basics of Slip & Fall Accidents in Texas

The Basics of Slip & Fall Accidents in Texas

We often think of slip and falls as minor accidents. Sometimes we may even find them to be somewhat amusing when it’s happening to someone else.   The reality, however, is that a slip and fall accident is no laughing matter. In the United States, over 1 million people suffer from a slip and fall accident that requires emergency medical care. In fact out…

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Knowing Your Rights and Legal Options as a Crime Victim

Knowing Your Rights and Legal Options as a Crime Victim

Being the victim of a crime can be one of the most terrifying experiences of your life. Not only do you face physical danger but you can also be affected by a lifetime of trauma and pain that can interfere with the everyday activities of your life. You deserve peace of mind for the agony you have undergone. If you have been the…

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Understanding the Basics of Funeral/Mortuary Neglect

Understanding the Basics of Funeral/Mortuary Neglect

Losing a loved one can be extremely trying. Not only are you dealing with the emotional loss of a friend or family member, but you’ll also likely have to handle a variety of responsibilities in order to get your loved one to their final resting place. When a funeral home or mortuary acts negligently and slips-up in their operations, the effects can be…

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