Texas Accident & Injury News
Is it OK to speed during a medical emergency in Texas?
Pedestrian Killed by Truck Rushing Stabbing Victim to the Hospital
According to a KSAT News report, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle on the Northwest Side this week.
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Man in Critical Condition After Crashing e-Bike Into Pickup Truck
E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular in San Antonio.
Man Critically Injured in e-Bike Accident Last Week
According to a KSAT News report, a man was rushed to the hospital after an e-bike accident on the Northwest Side.
Texas Businesses Fined Over $1,000,000 in Withheld Wages
Withheld Wages Affect Thousands of Employees in Texas
(September 20, 2022) In 2020 and 2021, the U.S Department of Labor made updates to the Wages and Fair Labor Standards Act of 2009, which prevented managers and company owners from receiving employee tips. This seemingly minor change had a big impact on family-owned small businesses in Texas this year. In April of this year, a Dallas-based and operated barbeque chain was ordered to return nearly 900,000 USD to employees in tips that had been illegally distributed to managers via the company’s tip pooling practices. Then yesterday, on September 19, 2022, the Department of Labor recovered nearly 230,000 USD of withheld wages from Black’s BBQ for the exact same reason. Both restaurants claim to have not known about the change in the law and immediately complied with the order. Small businesses can sometimes misunderstand the law, so it’s important that you know the law if you receive tips.
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Popular San Antonio Coffee Shop in Danger after Serious Auto Accident
Serious injuries can leave you unable to work
(August 30, 2022) The owners of a beloved San Antonio Coffee Shop on the South Side are asking for help after an auto accident left the couple hospitalized and the husband unable to work, according to Kens 5 News. Emilie Herrera posted to Instagram that the couple needed help paying for expenses after the accident since her husband, Tatu Herrera, may not be able to return to work for a month or more. He runs the day-to-day operations of The Folklore Coffee Shop, and his absence could mean trouble for the recently reopened business that had been temporarily closed due to the pandemic lockdowns in 2020. Most people know that they may be able to receive legal compensation for physical injuries and car damages after an accident. However, you may not be aware that in Texas, if your injuries have kept you from returning to your workplace, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages.
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