A freight train derailed Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Central El Paso near Cotton Street, Montana Avenue, and Wyoming Avenue, prompting a major emergency response and road closures around the area. Early reports stated that no injuries had been reported and that the El Paso Fire Department was assessing the scene under a Hazmat 2 […]
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After a serious motorcycle accident in Texas, you may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, motorcycle damage, physical pain, mental anguish, physical impairment, disfigurement, and other losses supported by the evidence. If you were injured in El Paso, the value and types of compensation available will depend on […]
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Excessive August heat can lead to several legal issues for a Texas employer when the employer knows, or reasonably should know, that workers face a serious heat hazard and does not take appropriate protective steps. In El Paso, Texas, normal August high temperatures average about 94 degrees, and the city reached an August record of […]
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If your employer punishes you after you report an unsafe condition, act quickly. Preserve evidence, write down what happened, and document the connection between your safety complaint and the action that followed. Chavez Law Firm helps employees in El Paso, Texas, evaluate workplace retaliation involving write-ups, reduced hours, demotion, suspension, termination, or pressure to withdraw […]
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Yes. You may be able to file a claim after a slip and fall at a Texas hotel or resort when a dangerous property condition caused your injury and the party responsible for the area knew, or reasonably should have known, about the hazard. Chavez Law Firm helps injured people in El Paso evaluate hotel […]
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August can raise teen driving accident risks in El Paso because it falls within the high-risk summer driving period while school-year traffic, sports, work, and family schedules begin changing. More time behind the wheel, teen passengers, distraction, speeding, fatigue, and unfamiliar traffic patterns can combine quickly. You can use August as a safety reset for […]
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If you worked long summer shifts in El Paso, Texas, your paycheck should reflect every compensable hour and the correct overtime rate. Covered nonexempt employees generally earn overtime after more than 40 hours in one fixed workweek. A staffing shortage, seasonal rush, or rule against unauthorized overtime does not automatically remove an employer’s duty to […]
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A Texas teacher can sometimes sue after being injured at school, but the correct claim depends on who employs you, whether workers’ compensation covers the injury, and whether someone outside the school district caused the harm. Texas public school districts generally must provide workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. As a result, most injured public […]
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August changes traffic patterns across El Paso as school buses return, parent drop-off lines form, teen drivers resume morning commutes, and children begin walking or biking near campuses. These changes can make familiar streets less predictable during the first weeks of school. You can reduce risk by slowing down, putting your phone away, allowing more […]
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If you or a loved one has recently been injured on someone else’s property, you may be feeling confused, anxious, and unsure of what to do next. At this moment, we understand the difficulties you’re facing. The shock of an injury can be overwhelming, and navigating the legal system can seem complicated. It’s normal to […]