The Firm is proud to announce that Managing Partner, Juan Roberto Fuentes, has been selected as a 2020 Super Lawyer. Each year, only 5% of Texas attorneys are nominated to join this prestigious list. Juan Roberto Fuentes is a leader in fighting inflated medical billing claims and remains a driving force for tort reform in…
By Juan Roberto Fuentes & Hamed Moradi Trucking companies are all too often subjected to unfounded claims regarding cell phone use. Plaintiff attorneys make outlandish claims in their attempt to force higher settlements, going so far as to compare talking on a phone to drunk driving. However, those inflammatory contentions are not supported by science. FMCSA conducted the largest real–world study, which showed no increased risk associated…
The Harris County Judge instituted an order starting today through 11:59 pm June 30 that businesses require employees and customers to wear masks “when in an area or performing an activity which will necessarily involve close contact or proximity to co-workers or the public”. Businesses must post their policy in a conspicuous location so that employees and visitors are aware of the policy. This health policy…
Recent events involving the COVID-19 virus have brought up some questions about how to handle employees when business is not at full speed. We’d like to share a few options that the Texas Workforce Commission has recommended to help you and your employees through this unprecedented time. Option 1: Create a Shared Work Plan through the Texas Workforce Commission You may be able to avoid fully laying off employees by submitting a Shared Work plan with the…