Houston workplace accidents happen every day. Some work activities, like construction, contain more dangers than others. But our Houston workplace accident attorneys emphasize that accidents happen at all types of workplace. You could slip and fall at the office, cut yourself or lose a finger or two at a commercial kitchen, or have a wreck while driving a commercial van.
The important thing to know is that if you were injured at work in Texas your employer could be liable for your injury. This means that you could be eligible to obtain financial compensation from your employer for your accident injuries and the resulting expenses.
You have two different paths to recovering your compensation depending upon whether your employer subscribes to Texas workers’ compensation insurance or not. We call employers that carry workers’ comp insurance “subscribing” employers. We call the employers that do not carry the insurance “non-subscribing” employers.
Employers and their insurers hotly contest most work accident compensation claims whether your employer is a subscriber or not. Even after the employer agrees to pay you for your work-related injury, he might offer you far less in compensation than your claim is worth.
After you get injured, you could suddenly find your employer trying to convince the world that you were just a “contractor.” There’s a reason for this. Texas law does not require employers to ensure the workplace safety of independent contractors. If a contractor injures himself at work, he’s responsible for paying the costs of his own injury.
Obtaining the compensation you deserve after your workplace accident presents you with an uphill battle. You’ll have some tough challenges to overcome before you win just compensation for your injuries. You’ll need experienced Houston workplace accident attorneys like those at Denena & Points to protect your interests and fight for your rights.
After you’ve suffered injuries on the job, you want fair recompense to pay for the costs from your accident. Our dedicated Houston workplace accident attorneys have been helping injured Texans obtain the financial relief they need after their undeserved injuries for more than 12 years. We could help you too. Call today for your free and confidential legal consultation. We’ll help you understand your legal rights and options so that you can make informed choices about what to do following your workplace accident.