Serious Work Accident in Weslaco TX - Employer and Third Party Negligence

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The state of Texas does not require most employers to provide workers compensation in the event of a severe workplace accident. If you or a loved one has been involved in a workplace accident in Weslaco Tx that has left them unable to work, South Texas work injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw are here to help you navigate the complicated process of pursuing compensation for your pain and suffering.

The effects of severe workplace injuries are obvious, but the blame for them can be a bit more mysterious. Based on the task or industry, legal responsibility may differ. The legal responsibility for a Nurse at Knapp Medical Center’s injury will look very different from that of a Walmart employee. By partnering with a Weslaco TX serious work accident lawyer, you ensure that each responsible party is held accountable for their role in your injury.

Legal fault may be attributed to:

• An Employee: If the injury was caused by the negligence of another employee on site, they may be held personally responsible.
• Employer: If the employer failed to create a safe work environment or properly display warnings of hazards, they may be held responsible. They may also be held responsible for the negligence of an employee.
• Third Party: Examples of a third party are: outside contractor, government agency, property owner, or an equipment manufacturer. They may be held responsible in the event that the injury occurred due to forces outside the employer or employee’s control.

Once the accident has been deemed the fault of your employer, you are entitled to receiving the benefits of their worker’s compensation plan. However, not all employers provide worker’s compensation insurance for their employees or contractors. You and your attorney can use this to your advantage by increasing your ultimate settlement amount.

According to the Texas Department of Insurance, the worker’s compensation plan is there to cover some of the cost of:

• Medical Care
• Lost Wages
• Burial Costs

While having access to a plan can be less complicated, accepting the payment will limit your ability to pursue the amount of compensation you deserve. We offer a free case review where a member of our team will work with you to determine the best strategy to maximize your compensation.

Even when all safety measures are followed, accidents may still occur when there is negligence on behalf of a third party. In 2023, one worker was killed and another was hospitalized in the Drainage District, due to the failure of a safety rail. In cases like this, a liable third party can be named.

Adding a third party not only requires all responsible parties to take accountability for their part in your serious workplace accident, but allows justice to be served in the form of a settlement. There are no downsides to naming a third party. You can still accept payment from a worker’s compensation plan.

Seeking the expertise of a skilled work accident lawyer gives you access to vital resources needed to navigate the legal processes. At Carabin Shaw, we see our responsibility as much more than that. We are your partners in recovery, and our client reviews show how seriously we take that commitment.

We have been winning cases for wrongfully injured workers in Hidalgo County for over 31 years, and yours should be next.

Our staff is ready to take your call toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Language is not a barrier; we have both Spanish AND English speaking staff available to help get you started and to review your case for free.

Not only that, but, we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, because the guilty party should pay for our services, not you.

For More Information:

• KRGV
• Statutes Capitol Texas
• TDI Texas