Workplace Injury Attorney Helping Injured Workers In Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
There are many myths and misconceptions about workers’ compensation. If you have been injured at work, it is important that you understand what really happens after a work accident.
At Rob Henry Attorney At Law, I represent injured workers in all occupations. You may be seeking workers’ compensation as well as third-party damages from a personal injury suit. As a Fort Worth workplace accident attorney, I have the experience and tenacity to pursue the benefits and compensation you need to pay your bills and move forward. Contact me for a free consultation.
How Did Your Work Injury Happen?
Some of the most frequent workplace accidents include:
- Slip and falls
- Defective equipment accidents
- Falls from heights
- Toxic exposure
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Vehicle accidents (if you drive as part of your job)
- Construction site accidents
- Forklift accidents
- Warehouse accidents
- Electrical accidents
- Fires and explosions
- Falling objects
You can file for workers’ compensation no matter where you work: in a store, a restaurant, a hospital, a warehouse, on a construction site, in an office or anywhere else. You can also file if you are a commercial driver or someone who drives for work, such as a salesperson. Your employer must have workers’ compensation coverage and the accident or injury must happen while you are on the job.
Your Next Steps After A Work Accident
You should report your injury to your employer right away – within 30 days. Get medical treatment as soon as you can and follow the doctor’s orders. You also want to save any evidence of the accident and get the names of witnesses. These things will be important for your workers’ compensation case.
You have up to a year to file your claim with the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation. Missing this deadline means that you may not be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits.
In cases where there is a negligent third party (who is not your employer), you may also be able to file a personal injury claim for additional damages, including pain and suffering.
Seeking Benefits And Compensation After A Workplace Injury
Workers’ compensation benefits will provide reimbursement for all of your medical costs as well as the cost of travel to and from medical appointments. It will pay you approximately two-thirds of your average weekly wage as disability benefits for:
- Temporary income
- Impairment income
- Lifetime income benefits for injuries that keep you from working in any job
Surviving family members may also receive death and burial benefits in wrongful death cases.
If you have a third-party claim, you can seek damages for full wage replacement, full funeral expenses, and pain and suffering.
Learn How I Can Help Today
To set up your free consultation, just call me at 817-591-2738 or contact me online. I serve Dallas-Fort Worth and the surrounding area.