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My treating doctor put me at MMI. With an impairment rating of 4. He explained that rating number came from range of motion, not pain and lack of strength. How does this affect my TIB? I have only worked oil field, my whole career. I was told that with my injury, I am unable to continue working in... View More 
answered on Aug 29, 2017
As you probably already know the 4% allows you to receive 3 weeks of IIBs for each point, or 12 weeks of IIBs. Your income benefits end at that point, sorry. But as DWC and the carriers lover to point out, you get life-time medical for your injury, as long as you can prove the medical treatment is... View More
Both federal laws and state laws?
answered on Jun 11, 2017
The information on these pages should be useful:
https://www.epa.gov/radiation/tenorm-oil-and-gas-production-wastes
http://www.tenorm.com/regs.htm
My sisters, my brother, and myself were given a part of an oil royalty owned by our mother. My brother died in April of this year with no will. He was married and had adopted his wife's son. They did not have a good relationship, and her son has been estranged from them for several years until... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2017
You need to consult a lawyer on this. It seems to be a very complex situation. Having said that, it appears that the estate needs to be probated, even though there is not a will. This is called "intestate succession". The laws of Texas will govern how the property is to be... View More
We purchased diesel from station in Bay City, Tx. Killed our truck 45mins after driving it. Had to have it towed to repair shop. Found out it was water in tank and cost us $8700 to repair. Repair Shop analyzed the diesel in our tank and verified it was bad diesel. Too much water. They have... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2016
Send the claim to the station with a copy, and ask them to forward the copy to their carrier. If they are a franchise (shell, Exxon, BP etc) send a claim to corporate. That doesn't get a response file a small claims case. Most attorneys would say this is the one time we say may as well do it... View More
Like or sign can he just not try your case because you didn't sign the settlement when he filled your case in court?
answered on Jul 9, 2016
If there are problems with the case he discovers he can, within the code of ethics, ask to withdraw.
A company drilled on family property in MS without getting all the heirs permission. Only 4 out of 8 heirs approved. The company was aware there were more heirs involved but did not attempt to get their permission or compensate the other heirs. Is there a statute of limitation to sue the company?... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2015
Undoubtedly there is a SOL. But the company may not need permission from all the "heirs", whatever you mean by that. It just needs permission from the record owner(s) of the property.
answered on Mar 24, 2014
If the power poles provide power to your property, you might be able to get Oncor to bury the associated lines - IF you are willing to pay for the extra expense. Oncor's tariff provides:
6.1.2.2.3 Underground Delivery Service
Underground service is provided to Retail Customer... View More
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