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Did you recently get hurt in a Houston industrial accident? Are you struggling to recover as your medical bills keep piling up and you have no steady paycheck to count on? If so, you could be entitled to significant compensation from an industrial accident work injury claim. With a successful claim, you could recover money for your healthcare costs, reduced income, and other losses related to an industrial accident.
At Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs, we have handled thousands of injury cases throughout Texas and recovered more than $1 billion in rightful compensation for deserving clients like you. Our lawyers are familiar with insurance company tactics and are well-prepared to counteract them. We can calculate a reasonable value for your claim and fight tenaciously to demand a fair settlement on your behalf. Our team will handle your case for you, taking the stress off you and shifting it onto those who should be held accountable.
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Workers are routinely exposed to heavy machinery, hazardous substances, and high-risk conditions in industrial environments such as manufacturing plants, construction sites, and oil refineries. This means that when accidents occur, they are more likely to result in serious injuries such as burns, amputations, chemical exposures, or even fatalities.
Additionally, due to the nature of the equipment and materials used, multiple individuals are more likely to be injured in a single incident. Further, the long-term consequences of industrial accident injuries are often more significant, resulting in permanent disabilities, ongoing medical treatments, and lost quality of life.
If you get hurt in an industrial accident in Houston, you should take the following steps to protect your legal rights and your well-being:
Texas has a large industrial sector, so workplace accidents are unfortunately common across the state. Some of the most common types include the following:
Industrial accidents can result in a wide range of injuries due to the hazardous nature of industrial work environments. The common types of industrial accident injuries that occur in Texas include:
Depending on the circumstances, any of the following parties could be partially or fully liable for an industrial accident work injury:
Employers that provide workers’ compensation coverage are largely exempt from liability for worker injuries in Texas. However, a Texas employer could be liable if they lack workers’ comp coverage or if their negligence directly contributes to an employee’s death.
If a piece of machinery or equipment was defectively designed, manufactured, or marketed, the manufacturer could be held responsible for resulting injuries.
If the accident occurred on property the employer doesn’t own, the property owner could be liable for injuries stemming from unsafe conditions on the premises.
In industrial settings, multiple contractors and subcontractors often work together. If a contractor causes an accident, they could be liable if others get hurt.
Workers file workers’ compensation claims with their employers’ insurance companies. These claims provide benefits like medical care coverage and wage replacement, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. However, workers’ comp typically won’t cover subjective losses like pain and suffering or the full value of lost wages.
Conversely, a third-party claim is a claim against a party other than the employer (like a contractor or equipment manufacturer) who is partially or fully liable for the accident. Workers can recover a broader compensation range with this type of claim, including money for pain, suffering, and all their lost earnings. However, they must prove that the liable parties were at fault to do so.
Yes. Even if you’re already receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you could still have the right to file a third-party claim against any non-employer entities that contributed to your work accident. This may include manufacturers of faulty equipment, subcontractors, or property owners.
But keep in mind that if you win a third-party claim, your employer’s insurance company might be entitled to recover part of the money it paid you in workers’ compensation benefits. Handling multiple injury claims is a complex process that requires the assistance of an experienced Houston personal injury lawyer.
If you were involved in an industrial accident in Texas, you could be entitled to various forms of compensation from one or more sources to alleviate your injury-related losses.
First, let’s discuss the types of benefits available through workers’ compensation claims in Texas. These benefits could include the following:
There are also four subtypes of benefits within the broader category of workers’ comp income benefits:
If you got hurt due to the wrongful behavior of a third party (someone other than your employer or a co-worker), you could also be entitled to money from a third-party work injury claim. With a valid third-party claim, you could seek compensation for the following:
It depends. If you’re filing a workers’ compensation claim, you’re not required to prove that your employer or any other party was at fault for your injury. You can even claim benefits if you are at fault yourself. However, you’ll still need to prove that you and your injury qualify for benefits, which could require evidence such as the following:
In a third-party work injury claim, you must prove that a party other than your employer or a co-worker was at fault for your accident. This requires substantial evidence, possibly including the following:
In the aftermath of an industrial accident, having an experienced Houston attorney at your side can be a game-changer. From your initial consultation onward, your lawyer can support you in numerous ways, including the following:
