Workers’ Compensation/Work Injuries

Workers’ Compensation In Texas

Workers’ compensation was created as a way to compensate employees who had been hurt at work and to protect employers from liability if there was ever a severe injury. In exchange for giving up the right to sue for their pain and suffering, the government created workers’ compensation legislation, which provided quick access to medical bills and lost wage benefits to injured employees.

It is possible to receive workers’ compensation benefits even for long term injuries. These claims are considered occupational claims and are based upon injuries that are caused by long term wear and tear on the body from repetitive movements and activities for long periods of time, such as the use of a certain tool over and over, or using the hands and wrists to type every day. Occupational claims are definitely more difficult to prove than specific accident claims because the court will compare the type of activities the person does in their daily life to what they do at their job. Those injuries tend to be much harder to display and more difficult to trace to a specific cause. They require the professional assistance of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney in El Paso, Texas.

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• Does A Worker Have To Be Injured At Their Physical Place Of Employment To Qualify For Workers’ Comp?

If there is insurance coverage for an employee through a workers’ compensation carrier, then that insurance carrier pays all of the benefits. If the employer is uninsured, however, then that employer is responsible for paying the benefits directly. If there are not adequate funds held in the company, the owner could find himself or herself held personally liable. This is why it is so very important for all employers to have the mandated workers’ compensation coverage. If you are owed workers’ compensation benefits and discover that your employer is uninsured, contact a qualified Texas workers’ compensation attorney right away.

You must be in the course of employment in order for you to be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Work might not be always be located at the same physical place. If you are someone who, for example, has a job in sales, your place of employment may change on a daily basis as you go out on sales calls. It is not the physical place that matters, it is whether the activity you are engaged in is within the course of your employment. There is a rule in Texas called the Going and Coming Rule, which ensures that on your way to work and on your way home from work, you are not covered by workers’ compensation. Only once you arrive at your workplace will you be considered to be within the course of your employment.

If you’ve been injured or become ill in the workplace or within the course of your employment, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. You employer might not be looking out for you, but we will. Call Riojas Law Firm today for a free case evaluation by an El Paso workers’ compensation attorney.

Our firm handles work injury disputes in both Texas and New Mexico. including all levels of administrative hearings. Being involved in a work injury can cause you and your family immediate financial hardships. It can prevent you from working and/or conducting your everyday activities. Prompt medical attention is vital to preserve your health and well-being. Understanding your rights can be overwhelming. Insurance companies are not looking out for your legal interests.