Houston Workers’ Compensation FAQs
Thousands of workers are injured on the job each year in Texas. If you have been injured at work, you know how difficult it can be to make ends meet during your recovery. Having an experienced attorney handle your workers’ compensation claim increases your chances of receiving the maximum benefits for a work-related injury claim in Houston, TX.
Our Houston workers’ compensation lawyers at Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers have over 45 years of collective experience helping injured victims and their families. We have recovered millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements for our clients. Our legal team will utilize their extensive experience and resources to recover the compensation you deserve.
Contact Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers at (713) 500-5000 to schedule a free consultation with one of our workplace injury lawyers. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.
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How Our Houston Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Can Help You With Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
Experience matters when you are fighting an employer and workers’ compensation insurance company for benefits. Attorney Brian White is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. He has decades of experience representing injured parties in Houston, Texas. Our law firm has a long record of success winning cases at trial and through settlement negotiations.
In addition to being Board Certified, Attorney Brian White has top ratings with Avvo. He has received recognition from the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and other national organizations.
When you hire our award-winning Houston workers’ compensation lawyers, you can trust we will:
- Complete a thorough investigation to determine how your workplace accident occurred
- Gather evidence proving fault and liability, if applicable
- Determine the types of claims you might be entitled to pursue, including workers’ compensation, third-party claims, and lawsuits against your employer
- Document your damages and determine how much your claim is worth
- Prepare and file all documents and paperwork necessary to pursue your claims
- Take your case to court to protect your rights if necessary
Call Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers today to schedule a free case review. You deserve to have a team of highly skilled attorneys on your side.
What Is Workers’ Compensation in Texas?
Workers’ compensation is a system that provides benefits for employees injured on the job. It does not require an employee to prove that their employer or another party was negligent in causing their injuries. The employee may be partially to blame for causing their injuries and still receive benefits under workers’ compensation.
Am I Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Most employers provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees. However, Texas workers’ compensation laws do not require employers to provide workers’ comp. If your employer opts out of the workers’ compensation system, they are called non-subscribers.
Injured workers may sue their employer for workplace injuries if the employer is a non-subscriber. However, the employee may need to prove negligence to recover economic and non-economic damages. If your employer is a non-subscriber, you should seek legal advice immediately to protect your rights.
What Should I Do After a Work-Related Injury?
Always report the injury to your employer as soon as possible. There are strict deadlines for reporting workplace injuries. You must report your injury within 30 days, or you could lose your benefits.
Seek immediate medical treatment for your injuries. You need to choose a doctor from the managed care plan chosen by your employer if they participate in a plan. However, if you require emergency medical services, you may call 911 or go directly to an emergency room for treatment.
What Is the Deadline for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Houston, TX?
You must report your injury to your employer within 30 days. However, you have up to one year to file a workers’ compensation claim. Other deadlines may apply in your case, depending on the circumstances. Therefore, seeking prompt legal advice can help you avoid losing your legal rights because you miss a deadline.
What Benefits Can I Receive for a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Texas?
There are four types of workers’ compensation benefits:
- Medical benefits cover the reasonable and necessary costs of medical care for a work-related injury or illness.
- Loss of income benefits compensate you for some of your lost time if you cannot work because of a work-related injury or illness.
- Burial benefits are paid when a work injury causes a worker’s death.
- Death benefits help replace some of the lost income a family experiences when a family member dies because of job-related injuries.
You may be entitled to additional compensation for a workplace accident. Talk to our attorney to discuss potential third-party claims and lawsuits.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Houston Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Have you been injured on the job in Texas? If so, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Call Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free case review to discuss your situation with a Houston workers’ compensation attorney.
