Is it nessary to have a lawyer to deal w/the state of texas concerning work enjury?
366886
You need a lawyer. Once you get a lawyer, you will be amazed at how much faster things will move. The trick is finding a good one. Many lawyers if not all will take an injury case on a contingency basis. Check with the local bar association.
138572
Yes in some cases. I recommend speaking to an attorney for advice because the law differs in every state.
366103
TX is a right to work state so you are NEVER guaranteed a job/benefits unless you have a written contract.  Since your job was in TX, TX law governs the labor law.  Since TX is right to work it will be hard to prove that anything done was illegal unless it was done in retailiation for illegal reasons. (ie retailiated against because of using FMLA leave, etc)  Also the 10k bonus plan is just that a bonus plan, unless you meet all the qualifactions for getting the 10k then they of course don't need to pay you, and again unless there was a contract they can cancel any plan they choose.
140566
Is your question related to law firms hiring independent contractors? Or representing them?
1156641
You can sue them. In most states workman's comp. is required. If they are really liable they will pay dearly--I would rather pay your bills than have an official find out I didn't have workman's comp.
905514
Make an appointment with an attorney - preferably someone who specializes in this kind of thing.
160429
Your case is probably one in which you should not have a problem finding an attorney to take your case on contingency. If that attorney merely advised you to write a letter to the food service establishment yourself, it does not sound like he was interested in taking your case.\n\nI suggest you retain an attorney who will take your case on contingency and have your attorney write a "demand letter" to the food service establishment. The food service place will probably submit your demand to their insurance carrier or corporate attorney for handling.  From there, the respective representatives for both sides will evaluate your injuries and the cost of making you "whole" again.\n\nA case such as yours will probably settle, however, I suggest you retain a competent attorney to help you negotiate your damages.  It might be a lengthy process, but at least you have someone on your side advocating for you.  Hope this helps.
234824
1. Contact the Texas Bar Association. Bar Associations are generally reluctant to refer specific lawyers, but if it is a specialized area of law in which finding an experience lawyer is difficult they can point you to someone who can do referrals. \n2. Contact other major wrecker operations and see who they use. \n3. Pull out a phone book and find a lawyer who has nothing to do with the area you are interested in (so they will not recommend themself). Often lawyers in an area know each other, at least by reputation, and can refer you to someone good.
646585
There's a bit of arbitrary here. In the US, any lawyer who is a member of his/her state Bar Association is a genuine lawyer. And the same is true in other countries as well, though with different terminology. \n\nBut what you're really asking is whether you can find a lawyer who wil actually work on your behalf rather than merely doing a perfunctory jub and then billing. Perhaps so, but you'd be more interested I think, in whether the lawyer was good, regardless of his/her attitude to ward you personally. And there's little way to tell that, unless you can foretell teh future. perhaps comments (idelaly anonaymous) of other lawyers in his/her town. and hope that all their opinions are honest as well as infomred. \n\nBut, since your problem is acute, you may not have enought time to do that. you might want to chekc local media for prior news (local lawyer sentenced for incompetence will be a giveaway, of course) and Google his or her name as well. You might turn up out of state problems.\n\nAnd interview before hiring. See whether you and a prospective lawyer get along personally. The hale fellow, well met cartoon sort of lawyer might not be suited to a shy and retiring slip of a girl client. \n\nGood luck with your problem.
1407
The question still isn't easy to answer. Your best bet would be to contact a local attorney, or take the advise of the previous responder.\n\nBut the truth is, this is a free country and they can't make you do anything. The answer might be, however, do you want to continue to work for them and receive a paycheck?
209859
i hope yopu have an attorney!!!!! if not get one that specializes in this you want to be sure to get as many breaks as you can
286089
Any reputable lawyer won't charge you for a consultation.  You can lay out what happened and he/she'll let you know the best course of action.  Don't forget, they don't just know the law, they also know the cops in town and the judges, so they've got a fairly good idea of what your chances of successfully fighting the charges are.
447192
Yes you have a lawsuit. Don't accept any workers compensation checks or you will lose your rights. Get a lawer now.
741962
Since you have potential liability issues, wouldn't common sense tell you that you should consult with an attorney who specializes in labor law in your area?\n\nIf you want personal opinions, fine, but you are asking a legal question and your actions could have serious consequences. \n\nWas the candy for Halloween at the home?  Did you require her to work through her lunch or not leave the premises and bought her lunch as compensation?  What was your arrangement with her?\n\nYou left a lot unsaid here.
916792
Given your background info, it is advisable for you to contact a lawyer who specializes in workers comp. You may have a case for getting some relief.\n\ncc
830920
Look up the telephone number of the Texas Bar Association.  (I am assuming that as in PA they have what we call The Lawyer Referral Service).  They can provide you with a low cost referral to an attorney for a consultation.  You may also find in your yellow pages (as in PA) that there are display ads for attorneys who provide a free consultation on your problem.  I don't think pro bono services are easily located except in some types of legal disputes (medical malpractice and injury is an area where one might find one more easily).  I suggest otherwise that you get on line and look up attorneys and attempt to find one who might be interested.  Good luck.
758633
Yes.  You pressed for the help and ITS IN YOUR INTEREST that the State Prosecuter working so you owe it to them to be there.  \n\nAsk the Prosecuter to call your work in your interest.  It may sound better than a note.  After all, you must feel physically threatened to go through all of this!  Its not like your taking off for a name change or something where "you" don't have to appear.  Here a lawyer cannot represent you, you have to appear.  Just go down to his office and make him understand!\n\nGood Luck!