Do I Need a Work Injury Attorney? Experienced New Braunfels Attorneys

Getting injured on the job is an unavoidable event for people in many Texas industries. 2021 data from the Texas Department of Insurance shows that almost every industry in the state reported an increase in nonfatal occupational injuries from 2020.

The industries that continue to see the most injuries are construction, transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture. As COVID rates decline nationally, the health care and retail industries are seeing a decrease in reported illnesses and injuries among employees.

If you are dealing with the trauma and expenses of an occupational injury at your New Braunfels workplace, you should consider reaching out to the New Braunfels attorneys at Carabin Shaw.

Our staff has decades of experience helping Texans get back to their lives after a workplace injury has left them with piles of bills and limited resources to address them. We’re known for going the extra mile for all of our clients to relieve their financial and emotional stress. For this reason, we offer free case reviews and initial consultations so you can more comfortably decide if we’re the right team for your case.

Many people don’t consider seeking legal representation after a work accident in New Braunfels, TX, because there is a prevailing assumption shared by many that workers’ compensation programs will cover every expense and medical bill.

For some, this is true, but many others are tasked with jumping through a few more hoops before receiving the compensation they need. Furthermore, workers’ compensation doesn’t always cover every expense—in some cases, a victim cannot return to work for a long time and needs more money to cover their missed wages and ongoing medical bills.

The New Braunfels, Texas work injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw will help you navigate the chaos of life after a serious injury at your job. In addition to fighting for the results you deserve, your legal team can help find you the medical care that best addresses your needs. Working with doctors, we can tell a detailed story of your road to recovery and make the best case for the damages you’re owed.

Workers’ compensation is an insurance program that protects employers against legal action from their employees due to injuries sustained in the workplace. However, not all injuries are covered under workers’ compensation and the three main types of benefits—medical, income, and death benefits—each have their own limitations. Our lawyers will help you better understand your options under the circumstances of your particular case and will fight for the maximum compensation available to you.

When workers’ compensation fails to cover all of your expenses or cannot be claimed, there are other legal avenues to consider. A third-party liability claim is a personal injury case made against an entity other than your employer who holds some responsibility for your occupational injury. This entity could be the manufacturer of faulty equipment, an impaired civilian driver, or a subcontractor’s negligence. You can still seek a third-party claim after filing for workers’ compensation.

We can’t emphasize enough our enthusiasm for helping Texans recover after serious workplace injuries. We know that being out of work with growing bills is a scary and stressful time, and we want to do whatever we can to lessen your stress.

You can read from other Texans we’ve helped by checking out Carabin Shaw’s client reviews. Then, when you're ready, you can call us toll-free, 24/7, at 800-862-1260 to speak to one of our English or Spanish-speaking representatives.