Law Office of Alan Tysinger

How will COVID-19 affect my personal injury case?

The COVID-19 public health crisis is not just a novel phenomenon for medical professionals to deal with. It is also having a clear impact on the administration of justice in this country. Unfortunately, that means that many injured parties are having to take a backseat to other more pressing concerns... Read more →

Wrongful Death Trial Against Employer Begins in Oilfield Accident Case

There is a trial underway in a fatal oilfield accident case involving multiple companies, including Patterson UTI, Red Mountain Operating, and National Oilwell Varco. National Oilwell Varco is the remaining defendant after others settled out. This case illustrates the hazards that workers face in the oilfields in Oklahoma and Texas,... Read more →

I've been hurt on the job, and the insurance is being unfair. Can I just skip the workers' compensation hearing and take it straight to a jury?

The right to a trial by jury is part of the Constitutional Bill of Rights, but unfortunately that doesn't mean you get to start with a jury when you have a workers' compensation claim in Texas. The Texas workers' compensation system is part of the legal landscape known as "administrative... Read more →

What is "Colossus," and how does this affect my auto accident case?

"Colossus" is the name for a computer program that insurance companies use to evaluate and assign settlement value to auto accident personal injury claims. The program works by using data previously entered regarding the nature of an accident, the type of injuries, the medical bills, and other factors to compare... Read more →