by Joel A. Levine | Apr 22, 2019 | Car Accidents
When you’re hurt in a car crash that wasn’t your fault, you face big expenses that you might not be able to afford. Your injuries may require expensive medical treatments, and your vehicle may be totaled. Paying for those costs out of pocket can be beyond your...
by Joel A. Levine | Mar 26, 2019 | Construction Defects, Stucco Defects
In almost every neighborhood and residential area in Texas, you’ll see stucco homes. Stucco is a mixture of materials such as cement, sand, water, lime, and other additives. Unlike brick and wood, stucco is a poor choice for homes built in wet and humid areas due to...
by Joel A. Levine | Feb 22, 2019 | Car Accidents
The injuries associated with car accidents are often painful, disabling, and even life-threatening. Victims often need immediate medical attention to stabilize their conditions and to treat things like broken bones, deep cuts and lacerations, head and neck injuries,...
by Joel A. Levine | Jan 16, 2019 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving is a significant problem that plagues roadways not only in Austin, Texas but throughout the U.S. In fact, the issue has become so pervasive and widespread that many law enforcement and public health agencies describe it as an epidemic. The National...
by Joel A. Levine | Dec 19, 2018 | Car Accidents
Drunk driving isn’t just illegal in Texas, it’s also extremely dangerous and selfish. The risks associated with getting behind the wheel when drivers are over the legal limit are well publicized and well documented, but countless people take to the Lone Star State’s...
by Joel A. Levine | Aug 9, 2015 | Big Truck Accidents, Personal Injury Questions
Our Client Received A $250,000 Settlement – What to do if you are in a Truck Accident When a truck collides with another vehicle, the occurrence often leads to serious injuries or fatalities. Vast majority of truckers are conscientious and safe drivers. However,...
by Joel A. Levine | May 19, 2015 | Employee Rights, Texas Laws
The Legality of Sub-Minimum Hourly Wages Not sure of your rights as a server, bartender, or otherwise tipped employee within the Lone Star State? As an experienced Austin, TX employment lawyer, I can assure you that you are not alone in your concerns over the...
by Joel A. Levine | Apr 19, 2015 | Employee Rights, Texas Laws, Wrongful Termination
Feel Cheated of Severance Pay? Know Your Rights as an Employee! When your employment ends, Texas state laws and statutes require your employer to provide you with your final paycheck and any promised severance pay, minus any approved deductions, within a reasonable...
by Joel A. Levine | Apr 8, 2015 | Bicycle Accidents, Head Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury Questions, Texas Laws
The Effect of Helmet Laws on Bicycle and Motorcycle Accidents The question is whether a bicycle or motorcycle rider injured in a collision with another vehicle while not wearing a helmet can file a personal injury claim to recover compensatory damages. My answer is...
by Joel A. Levine | Mar 30, 2015 | Employee Rights, Personal Injury Questions, Texas Laws, Wrongful Termination
Making Up For Lost Time A catastrophic injury is never expected, but the aftermath is often predictable–losing time at work and maybe even losing a job. Federal law prohibits your employer from firing you for discriminatory reasons, such as disability. So what...
