Free Case Review After Elgin Tx Work Injury

Have you suffered a work injury Elgin, Texas? Or have you developed an illness because of the nature of your job? Workplace injuries and illnesses occur every day, and an employee working in any industry is susceptible. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, private industry employees reported 2.7 million workplace injuries in 2020.

Workplace injuries can be very painful and can take a long time for an employee to fully recover. In some cases, employees never fully recover. Some workplace injuries can cause permanent disability and can affect your ability to perform your job in the future, which can threaten your financial security.

Unlike other states, Texas does not require an employer to have workers’ compensation coverage. That doesn’t mean you cannot receive compensation for your injury or illness, however. Workers compensation attorneys at Carabin Shaw will fight for you to receive the justice you deserve. We offer a free case review / initial consultation.

A workplace injury is an injury or illness that occurs because of an employee’s job. These injuries and illnesses can result from a one-time incident, or they can develop over time because of poor or unsafe working conditions.

Common types of workplace injuries include but are not limited to:

• Slips and falls
• Brain injuries
• Cuts
• Strains

Texas is the only state that does not require an employer to have workers’ compensation insurance, which covers costs for an employee’s medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages when they are injured or become ill because of their job.

If your employer does not have workers’ compensation coverage, however, do not worry. You can file a personal injury lawsuit in order to receive compensation that insurance would cover. Our Elgin, Texas work injury lawyers will conduct a thorough investigation of your case and fight for you to receive the compensation you deserve.

When filing a personal injury lawsuit, you can receive compensation for what workers’ compensation insurance would cover—and possibly more, because lawsuits are not capped in the same way insurance coverage is. A lawyer will work for you to receive compensation for:

• Medical expenses
• Rehabilitation expenses
• Lost wages due to missed work
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment

In addition, if you are no longer able to perform your job because of your injury or illness, you may be liable to receive compensation for future loss wages. You can find Carabin Shaw’s client reviews here.

Employers are responsible for providing safe working conditions and adequate training for employees. Many fail to do so. Common workplace hazards that cause injury include:

• Defective equipment
• Lack of proper equipment
• Toxic materials or substances
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Repetitive motions
• Lack of or insufficient training
• Lack of or insufficient safety equipment
• Reckless conduct from a co-worker

An attorney will investigate your incident and working conditions to build a case against your employer.

Just because an injury occurred at work, or because of work, does not mean that the employer is liable. Employers are required to provide safe working conditions and proper training and safety gear, but employees are required to follow protocol, including using and wearing safety equipment and gear, following proper training techniques and more. If an employee is injured because of his or her own reckless behavior or failing to follow guidelines, then he or she may not be able to receive compensation for his or her employer.

Do not wait to seek justice for your workplace injury. Call for a free case review. Our professionals are available to speak with you 24/7. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking staff are available. Call toll-free: 800-862-1260.