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Texas law allows for injured workers to seek financial damages after being hurt on the job. Many people only focus on workers’ compensation insurance for these injuries. However, this coverage is limited and may not provide you with all of the help you need. Many workplace injuries do not fall within the scope of workers’ comp (see: Types of claims for work injuries). Additionally, you may not be covered by your employer’s insurance. You have the right to recover from the responsible party. An experienced San Antonio personal injury lawyer can investigate the cause of your accident, and determine who owes you damages.
After a work injury in the San Antonio area, you may suddenly be unable to do things that you once took for granted. Contact The Law Giant, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers to speak with a San Antonio workplace injury lawyer. With over $700 million recovered, The Law Giant helped many families who have suffered when a loved one is unexpectedly hurt on the job, and we are ready to help you. Call our San Antonio office today at 210-921-2200 or complete our online form to schedule a free consultation.
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There are countless ways that you can be hurt while working. Your job might require many dangerous tasks. However, even people in relatively safe work environments are often hurt by the reckless or careless actions of another. Most seriously injured people are surprised by the circumstances that resulted in their injury. Your work accident can cause significant pain and suffering, but you cannot expect to recover financially if you are unable to establish what caused your accident. The negligent party may seek to prove that your injury was caused by something outside the workplace. For this reason, you must seek experienced legal help without delay.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) records workplace injuries for the US Department of Labor. OSHA workplace injury reports detail that about four percent of workers in Texas are injured on the job each year. The Law Giant, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers has represented many clients who were injured on the job. Some of the types of workplace accidents we have seen include:
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Your life can be turned upside down after being hurt at work. It can be difficult for anybody to know what to do. Your employer may direct you toward their workers’ compensation insurance coverage. This may be an option for you, but it’s important to know that this coverage is limited. Workers’ compensation does not seek to define fault in the accident. It’s major limitations include:
Fortunately, you can still file a lawsuit alongside a workers’ compensation claim if a party other than your employer was responsible for your injuries. These actions are similar to normal personal injury claims. They are generally called third-party actions when filed along with a workers’ compensation claim. A knowledgeable workplace accident attorney will know how to recover your needed damages after an accident at work.
At The Law Giant, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers, our San Antonio work accident lawyers have helped clients recover compensation for:
Recovering what you need will likely require negotiating with the other party. Their insurance companies and lawyers will seek to pay you as little as possible. We have decades of experience in achieving financial compensation for our clients. This requires building a strong case. To do this, we gather evidence that includes police reports, medical records, witness statements, and even reconstruction data. Insurance companies want to avoid a costly and time-consuming trial. They also know that we have a history of success in court. This motivates the negligent party’s insurer to work out a favorable settlement.
People are frequently hurt on the job in the San Antonio area. Many types of work involve dangerous practices or powerful machines. However, workplace injury statistics show that many are hurt in office buildings as well. Workplace accident prevention measures must be implemented and enforced by employers. But, this is not always the case. Your employer may even deny that your injury happened at work. You also may not qualify for any workers’ compensation coverage. Texas law allows you to seek compensation no matter what your employment status or job description.
A serious injury can require expensive medical attention. Many victims have a difficult time returning to work. You and your family can have your finances quickly get out of control afterwards. Our lawyers understand how the law will apply to your case. The negligent party can be required to cover your financial damages because getting your life back on track may require recovering compensation for your medical bills and lost wages.
It’s important to act without delay if you have been hurt in an accident. Texas’ statute of limitations law requires for a personal injury suit to be filed within two years of the accident. Your case can be dismissed if you wait too long. This law is meant to protect people from being sued over something that happened a long time ago. Exceptions to this rule can include cases where your injury is not apparent for many years. This is common in many work injuries. An example would be if you were exposed to toxic substances which only began to affect your health recently. No matter what the case, do not wait long to call your attorney if you were hurt at work in San Antonio.
Every work injury is different. However, there are certain things that you should do if you have been hurt on the job. Be sure to do the following after work-related accident:
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