Austin Workplace Accident Lawyer
Did you or a loved one sustain injuries in a work-related accident in Austin, TX? Texas workplace injury laws are complex. An experienced Austin workplace accident lawyer at FVF Law can offer guidance and help you understand your legal right to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more.
Collectively, our lawyers have over 80 years of experience handling complex personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. We’re ready to put that experience to work in your case.
Our lawyers provide free, no-pressure consultations. We believe that everyone should have access to quality legal advice. Contact or call our law office in Austin, Texas to schedule your free consultation today at (512) 982-9328.
Injured workers often have a difficult time recovering fair compensation after a work injury. You may be offered a settlement that doesn’t fully cover your costs.
Even if your employer has workers’ compensation insurance, the Texas Department of Insurance won’t cover the full amount of your lost wages. Your doctor might even try to pressure you into returning to work before you’ve fully recovered.
An experienced Austin personal injury lawyer can help you recover the money you need after an accident.
When you hire FVF Law to protect your interests, you can count on our legal team to:
Our Austin personal injury attorneys can help you overcome any challenges that you face after a work-related injury. If the insurance company is treating you unfairly or you have questions about your legal rights, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team today. We’ll do everything possible to help you get a fair deal.
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The value of your workplace accident claim depends on a number of different factors, including:
If workers’ compensation is your sole recourse, there’s a cap on the amount of disability benefits you can receive. Further, you won’t be able to pursue compensation for your non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering.
Our lawyers in Austin can help you determine whether you’re able to seek compensation outside of the workers’ comp system.
Texas workers’ compensation laws are different from most other states. In most states, nearly every employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Workers can claim workers’ compensation benefits anytime they’re injured on the job. In exchange, they forfeit their right to sue the employer for damages in a personal injury claim.
Under Texas laws, Texas employers can opt out of the workers’ compensation system. If they do, they forfeit their right to be protected from lawsuits. If you’re eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit against your non-subscribing employer or a negligent third party, your case value could be higher.
That’s partially because workers’ compensation benefits are limited by state law. In 2022, the highest weekly benefit is $1,058. In 2023, the cap increases to $1,112 per week.
Under Texas workers’ compensation laws, you may be eligible for:
Additional compensation may be available by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury laws allow injured parties to seek compensation for their non-economic losses in addition to their economic damages.
Examples of the types of compensation that may be available in your case include:
Our Austin workplace accident attorneys would be happy to evaluate your case and determine the types of damages you may receive. To learn more about how we can help, call our law firm to schedule a free case review today.
In many cases, injured workers who were partly responsible for their own injuries can still obtain compensation. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. If your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, you can file a claim for benefits even if you caused the accident.
In the personal injury context, Texas modified comparative negligence rules usually limit a victim’s right to recover compensation if they share fault for the accident.
Shared fault laws can reduce the amount of compensation that you may recover from a negligent third party. If you were mostly responsible for the accident, you could lose the right to sue a negligent third party entirely.
Some of the most common workplace injuries include:
At FVF Law, we believe that injured workers should be protected when they’re hurt on the job. To learn more about how we can support you during this difficult time, call our personal injury law firm in Austin for a free case evaluation today.
Why do so many workplace accidents happen in the first place? Typically, work-related accidents occur because of human error.
Some of the most common causes of work-related accidents include:
Our work injury lawyers handle all types of work accident claims, including those involving:
Do you have questions about your legal options after an accident in the workplace? Call our work injury attorneys in Austin to schedule a free initial consultation today.
The workers’ compensation system in Texas doesn’t require that you prove negligence to recover benefits. If your employer is a subscribing employer, you can file a claim for benefits regardless of the cause of your accident.
If a negligent third party was wholly or partly responsible for your injuries, you’ll have to prove negligence to recover damages.
Proving negligence requires proof of:
Our lawyers will investigate to find the evidence that can be used to prove your case. We’ll interview your co-workers, find any video footage, and determine what caused your accident.
The statute of limitations under Texas personal injury laws is two years. If you’re eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit, you must do so within two years of the date of the accident.
If your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, you must file an accident report within 30 days of the accident. If you wait any longer, you may lose your right to workers’ compensation benefits.
Do you have questions about the deadlines in your case? Don’t hesitate to call our lawyers for legal advice today.
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Work-related accidents can change your life in the blink of an eye. If you were injured on the job, recovering fair compensation can go a long way toward helping you get back on your feet again. If you have questions about your legal rights or options, call FVF Law to schedule a free case review with a trusted Austin workplace accident lawyer today.
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