JOB AND WORK INJURY

 

GRAND PRAIRIE JOB AND WORK INJURY LAWYER

WORK AND JOB INJURY ATTORNEY GRAND PRAIRIE

Job/work injuries are usually the result of accidents in the workplace that happen during the normal course of employment. Every workers safety in the workplace should be a given. Everyone, from the employers to manufacturers of equipment and contractors, are required to do everything possible to make the chance of workplace accidents happening as small as possible. Even so accidents still happen, and the effects can often be devastating.

Our Job/work injuries attorneys have the skill and expertise to help ensure that your workers’ compensation or other claim is handled efficiently and fairly. The law relating to injuries sustained during employment is complex and can be difficult to understand. If you have suffered a serious injury while working, contact an experienced Grand Prairie area personal injury attorney at The Goolsby Law Firm to learn about your rights as the injured victim.

Job/work injuries which are not caused by normal business activities or occurred while an employee was engaged in horseplay, traveling to and from work, was intoxicated, or was not following company policies, may not be covered by Texas workers’ comp. Talk to a lawyer at The Goolsby Law Firm for more information if you have questions about whether or not your work injury is covered, or if you have a claim for compensation.

If your Job/work injuries were caused by the negligence of a third party, in this case you will have a personal injury claims against them for your injuries and damages. In these situations, it is even more important to gather evidence and details to show the exact cause of the injuries you have sustained. Workers injured on the job often think they have no option to follow other than workers compensation, where in actual fact a more detailed investigation of the facts surrounding their injuries points to the liability of third parties. Additionally if an injured worker is not covered by worker’s compensation insurance, then the injured worker can make a claim against his employer for negligence or for the negligence of a co-worker, if this negligence resulted in the injury.

Any Job/work injury is tragic, more so if it happens to you or someone your love. You will need time to recover and medical care to enable you to return to your job. In some cases it may be that your injuries mean you can never return to the job you had. This could severely limit your potential future income. This will obviously have long lasting effects on you and your family. You have certain protections and legal rights that are there to shield you from these devastating effects. Meeting with one of our attorneys from The Goolsby Law Firm will provide you with an evaluation of your case, and allow you to consider your legal options.

Before you accept workers’ compensation benefits, you should be aware that by doing so you are releasing the company of liability. This will stop you from bringing suit against your employer if it turns out that the compensation offered is not sufficient. For this reason it is important that you contact our office before accepting any workers’ comp payment or other settlement.

At The Goolsby Law Firm we offer you a free consultation regarding your case, so contact one of our experienced personal injury lawyers today. They can provide all the information that you need, and tell you what you are entitled to, and help you to recover from financial loss and expense caring for your injuries.

The Goolsby Law Firm – Protecting Your Rights
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