Work Place Accident Lawyers - Personal Injury Law

When you have been hurt at work, you need a lawyer who is compassionate and understanding, but who will aggressively and methodically pursue justice on your behalf. More on this website

Texas workers' compensation laws are complex, and there is a rigid procedure that must be followed in order to get maximum compensation for your financial losses after a workplace injury. You need an experienced workers' compensation attorney who will help you navigate the workers' comp system quickly and get your claim approved.

At our Law Office, we have over 35 years of experience representing injured workers in Texas. We understand the Texas workers' compensation laws and can help you recover the money you need to take care of yourself and your family.

Workers' Compensation Versus Personal Injury Lawsuits

The Texas workers' compensation laws treat a workplace injury differently than other types of personal injury. If you have been injured at work, the only way to recover money for your losses is by making a workers' compensation claim. Furthermore, the workers' compensation law identifies the amount you will receive, based on the specific type of injury.

As an example, temporary disability cases are treated differently than permanent disability cases under the workers' compensation system. In general, there is less room to maneuver and negotiate in a workers' compensation case than there may be in a personal injury case based on a non-workplace injury.

The Texas Workers' Compensation Process: Why a Lawyer Is Important

Don't make the mistake of thinking that your injuries are obvious and that all you need to do is fill out a form to recover for your workplace injury. The process for filing a workers' compensation claim is complex and can be confusing. Your claim can be challenged on many grounds. Your employer may argue that the injury was not work-related or that you had the medical condition before you started your employment. Or, your workers' compensation claim may be approved, but with work restrictions that make it hard to get hired anywhere else.

When you have been injured on the job, you may feel frightened and frustrated. You want to go back to work, but fear you may never be able to go back. You worry that you may lose your job or be reassigned when you return. We understand your concerns.

At our Law Office, our entire staff is committed to easing your anxiety and providing a safe place where you know your interests are being protected. We want to help you make good decisions based on practical information and an understanding of the consequences of different options.

Car Accident Lawyers : Underinsured Motorist Claims

Are you having difficulty in filing an uninsured motorist or under-insured motorist claim? Our car accident lawyers can help you with your uninsured / under insured motorist claim.

Uninsured and under insured motorist coverage insurance is an optional form of insurance coverage that many people purchase. In fact, many car insurance providers will include it as part of a default package.

The idea behind this type of insurance coverage is that in the event your vehicle is struck by a driver that does not have any car insurance coverage, or does not have enough car insurance coverage to cover the full extent of you property damage or injuries, you will be able to file a claim against your own insurance company under the uninsured/ under insured portion of your insurance policy.

This is a fairly common scenario because most motorcycle accident drivers only carry the minimum insurance coverage that is required by law. It is very easy for the total of your property damage and personal injury damages to exceed the value of their policy. In most cases, their insurance company is not required to pay beyond the amount of the coverage that their insured purchased.

Difficulties in filing an UM claim

As you are probably aware, the whole idea behind the insurance industry is that they are banking on the fact that they will likely never have to pay out on most policies. Uninsured/ underinsured coverage works the same way only more so. Naturally, you will only receive a payout if you meet certain requirements and so forth.

The biggest hurdle to overcome is that you must completely exhaust the defendant’s insurance policy before any under insured money will be disbursed. If the defendant’s insurance company does not release their policy limits, you may never get be able to take advantage of a UM claim. Thus, it is imperative to have the help of an aggressive car accident injury attorney who can recover the full limits of the defendant’s insurance policy.

Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Trucking Accidents. On the Job Injuries. Wrongful Death. Construction Accidents, Boating Accidents, Premises Liability. Contact Us

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Seat belts are an effective means of restraint when designed and manufactured properly and installed correctly. However, seat belts become absolutely useless in an automobile accident when the seat itself fails. A car seat which is defectively designed or installed incorrectly can come loose in an impact, hurtling the occupant in the passenger compartment, injuring both the occupant and any others who also happen to be in the cabin.

Auto seat defects can occur in a variety of ways:

Seat Backs

If a seat back collapses rearward in a rear impact crash there is the potential to injure the occupant and the passenger in the seat behind. Such defects often result in brain or spinal cord injury. Neither the seat belt nor the airbag can prevent injury when this product defect occurs. More info

Seat Tracks

If the force of a rear impact causes the seat tracks to separate, the seat will collapse backward and throw the occupant toward the rear of the vehicle, likely causing head and neck injury and harm to anyone unfortunate enough to be sitting in the rear seat. Both seat back collapses and seat track separations can occur at relatively low speeds, turning otherwise minor incidents into permanently disabling catastrophic injuries or resulting in death.

Rear Seats

Many rear seats are designed to fold down to provide extra storage space. A poorly-designed rear seat can malfunction in a crash, folding over on the occupant or allowing cargo to hurl forward from the trunk/hatch area into the passenger compartment.

Experienced Legal Representation

While any injury is hurtful to experience both physically and emotionally, it is truly tragic when severe injury occurs in an otherwise minor collision, or due to a faulty design that could have been avoided. Our attorneys have the experience, knowledge and resources to maximize the recovery obtained for our clients.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile accident due to a defective car seat, contact our office to speak with an experienced lawyer about holding the manufacturer accountable for its conduct. More information on this website

If you have never been through a personal injury case, you’ll have questions about how much your claim is worth. Since there is not a standard formula for determining how much you are entitled to, it’s important to find an experienced personal injury attorney to represent you.

If your health insurance is through Medicare or Medicaid, your medical bills will be paid according to their policies and guidelines. However, these federal programs will have a lien on your settlement. This lien can have a significant impact on when you’ll receive your settlement funds. Please visit this site

A lien on your settlement can delay payment to you of the settlement funds. In cases of Medicare and Medicaid, these federal agencies are not known for quickly settling liens. It can often take weeks or months to receive an answer to questions about your lien. One way to shorten this time is to retain the services of an attorney that has experience with Medicaid and Medicare in relation to a personal injury claim.

Sometimes, it’s just difficult to find a physician that will accept Medicare or Medicaid. We can often recommend physicians who will accept this form of payment or those that will wait until after you receive the settlement funds to receive payment. In most cases, these physicians are also very experienced with car accident injuries, so you can rest assured that you’re receiving the highest level of care.

While you’re never required to use the services of a specific physician for a personal injury, your attorney’s recommendation should be carefully considered. Most physicians have worked in some capacity on a personal injury case and they alone are able to fully understand your injuries and recovery time. In order to maximize a personal injury settlement, a complete physician’s report must be filed with the court. It will list the extent of your injuries, your prognosis, whether there are any permanent disabilities, recommended future care, and whether or not you’ll be able to return to work.

Your car accident lawyer will help document the accident scene. An experienced attorney will thoroughly investigate the accident scene, collect any remaining evidence, take photographs and videos, and speak with witnesses. You want an attorney that has access to auto accident experts, such as accident reconstructionists. This specially trained auto accident expert can explain to the Court all of the relevant factors relating to the accident. While most insurance companies keep experts such as these on their payroll, what your expert witness has to say about your particular accident will have an impact on the settlement offers and judgments.

It’s easy to see why you need an experienced auto accident attorney. There are simply too many factors to consider and effectively deal with to tackle it yourself. Let your attorney deal with all of this and you just concentrate on your recovery.

In order to ensure your rights are protected,

Get a Free Consultation from our firm. We will help you learn your options, and determine the best strategy to get the fair and full compensation you and your family deserve.