San Antonio TX Work Slip and Fall Accidents - Seeking Compensation for Serious Injuries

Slip and fall accidents at work can cause severe injuries, and a San Antonio court will often hold employers liable for an injured worker’s damages. Workers’ compensation insurance handles most of these cases, but at times, victims must hire a lawyer and file a personal injury lawsuit to seek compensation for their loss.

The San Antonio TX work accident lawyers at Carabin Shaw have decades of experience in workers’ compensation law and personal injury lawsuits. Our team is skilled in negotiating claims to increase your settlement and get you a monetary award that covers ALL your damages. We are pleased that our client reviews reflect our dedication to the clients we serve. We are compassionate about helping you recover financially from your injuries.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), San Antonio work slip and fall accidents are the most common type of work injury. Employees may fall from elevated workstations, or they may slip on a spilled liquid. There are endless ways that a person may encounter a slip and fall risk, which is why OSHA calls for injury prevention programs that do the following:

• Use railings or floor hole covers
• Provide guard rails on platforms
• Use safety harnesses and safety nets when appropriate

The law requires employers to provide safe working conditions. This includes an environment free from health hazards or the equipment necessary to ameliorate risks. Workers who work in relatively safe conditions should clean up spills and remove debris that could cause easily preventable accidents. Similarly, employers should provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers who need it to remain safe. Your lawyer will argue that your employer is liable for injuries if you slip and fall during the normal course of work.

The damages in a slip and fall accident vary based on the unique circumstance. Injuries are unpredictable, as a fall from a high surface might result in fewer injuries than a fall at ground level. Still, common damages in slip and fall accidents include:

• Medical costs
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• Disability
• Future costs (medical treatment, future lost wages)
• Loss of consortium
• Wrongful death

Your San Antonio work injury attorney will collect evidence to prove your damages and help you calculate your losses, so you can maximize your compensation. This is true in a workers’ compensation claim OR a personal injury lawsuit.

The decision to sue an employer after a slip and fall accident isn’t always up to the injured party. Employers who subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance have protections from lawsuits, except in some cases of wrongful death and gross negligence. This protection limits an injured party’s claim to that of economic damages, which includes slip and fall compensation in Texas for medical treatment and lost wages.

If an employer does not subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance, an injured worker may sue the employer in a personal injury lawsuit. In a civil lawsuit, an injured worker can sue for comprehensive damages, including economic, noneconomic, and punitive damages. The court awards punitive damages for gross negligence, and this is above and beyond the employee’s claimed damages.

If you’ve suffered injuries due to a slip and fall work accident, you deserve compensation. Seeking compensation for serious work injuries can be complicated and confusing, and hiring an attorney to help you navigate the legal system can optimize your claim and your results. Contact Carabin Shaw today by calling our toll-free number at 800-862-1260 and setting up a free consultation. We offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, and we have English- AND Spanish-speaking staff available 24/7.

For more information:

• OSHA
• TDI Texas
• Statutes Capitol Texas