It is generally agreed upon that if someone gets injured on the job, they should be compensated.
In Texas, there is only a short amount of time after any incident to file for compensation. The process is also complicated. If you opt for getting compensation, you would also be unable to choose your doctor. Thus, a Richmond work injury lawyer would be of great help to you.
Generally, many employers compensate for work injuries, and in return, they are legally protected from personal injury lawsuits. However, there are certain exceptions. You or your loved ones may have sustained serious injuries or even have experienced someone’s death due to on the job accidents. A work injury lawyer would be able to properly understand your situation and help you out.
Options for Work Injury Incidents
- Claim/accept workers compensation from the employer. This makes it impossible to sue the company for any damages. It also means that you have to get your checkup done by a doctor who has been selected and approved by your employer.
- File a lawsuit against your employer. This allows you to recover as many damages as you can and get a medical evaluation from a doctor you trust.
- File lawsuit against the third party who might have caused the incident while accepting workers compensation.
Filing a Lawsuit Against Your Employer
To be fully prepared to take action against your employer, you need to take certain steps.
The first thing would be to check whether you are eligible for workers compensation. If you are, then there is a high chance you can’t sue them. But it also means that you can file a claim for benefits, which you should do.
Let’s say you aren’t eligible for compensation. Then what? Then you need to get a comprehensive medical evaluation as soon as possible from a certified doctor. Their evaluation would help strengthen your case. You can ask a lawyer for help to find a good doctor who would care about you.
Thirdly, you should follow your doctor’s instructions. This is important because if you don’t, then you would be the one to blame if you don’t get healed, not your employer. So it is imperative to follow the doctor’s advice when recovering from the injury.
Write down all details of the accident. This is also important as you need to have actual grounds to be able to sue your employer. By having all the details of the incident and how it happened, an experienced work injury lawyer would be able to tell whether they can file a claim on your behalf or not.
Speak to a Workplace Injury Attorney
They would help identify whether the employer was to blame in the case of the incident. If not, then they would help you to file for compensation benefits. Talk to Estes Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers.
It is very important when taking such steps to have a well-versed lawyer helping you out. To talk to a suitable Richmond work injury lawyer, fill out our form or call us at 281-238-5400.