In the past, when an employee sustained an on-the-job injury he or she would simply file a workers’ compensation claim and receive benefits covering medical expenses and a reasonable percentage of lost wages. Most employers under state laws are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. It’s a “no-fault” system, meaning … Continue reading
Transportation accidents are the most common cause of fatal workplace injuries in the oil and gas extraction industries. This type of accident was responsible for causing close to 50 percent of the industry’s workplace fatalities in 2011. The next most common type of accident involves workers being struck by an … Continue reading
News show, 20/20 recently aired a story about several workers’ compensation beneficiaries who were committing fraud. One woman, who was a former postal worker, claimed that she had so much should pain that shoulder could barely lift her arms. However, she was shown as a contestant on The Price is … Continue reading
Industrial accidents are some of the most unfortunate, as they often result in personal injuries. This type of accident and workplace accidents can also put employees out of work or out of a job, depending on their injuries. Industrial accidents are commonly the subject of workers’ compensation claims and cases. … Continue reading
Muchos trabajadores de Texas que han sido considerados esenciales y continúan reportandose a sus trabajos se preguntan si recibirán una compensación laboral si contraen COVID-19. Desafortunadamente, como muchos aspectos de la pandemia por coronavirus, esta es una pregunta sin una respuesta clara en este momento. Para calificar para la compensación … Continue reading
Suffering an injury in an accident on the job could mean the end of your career and your ability to work for a living. This is when you’ll need skilled legal assistance to fight for the full financial assistance you deserve from insurance and/or the parties responsible for your injuries. … Continue reading
Many Texas workers who have been deemed essential and continue to report to their jobs wonder whether they’ll receive workers’ compensation if they contract the COVID-19 coronavirus. Unfortunately, like many aspects of the coronavirus pandemic, this is a question without a clear answer at the moment. To qualify for workers’ … Continue reading
If you’ve been hurt on the job in Brownsville, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation provides benefits such as paid medical care to full- and part-time employees who are injured in work-related accidents, regardless of who was at fault. … Continue reading
One of the more confusing issues for an injured worker going through a workers’ compensation claim in Texas is the requirement to see a doctor chosen from a list provided by the TX Division of Workers’ Compensation. The workers’ compensation insurer or the Division also may order an independent medical … Continue reading
Do you know the top questions to ask before hiring an accident lawyer? There are a million questions that you could ask, but we’ve compiled a list of questions that will give you the most important information. What Cases Have You Represented That Were Similar to Mine? You want an … Continue reading
