Fort Worth Workers' Compensation Attorney

Assisting Those Injured in Work Related Accidents

Have you been injured in a work related accident? If you were involved in any kind of an accident arising out of your employment, or in the course of your employment, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Texas law allows for anyone who is injured at work and misses 7 days of work due to the injury to be entitled to workers' compensation income benefits. If you or a loved one has been involved in a work related accident and have suffered injuries, contact a Fort Worth workers' compensation attorney from the Malaise Law Firm for assistance in filing your claim.

Workers' Compensation Overview
What is workers' compensation? It is a system that acts to benefit both employers and employees when work-related injuries occur. Injured workers are able to seek benefits for any type of work injury or illness, regardless of who may have been at fault in causing the accident or injury in the first place. Employers are protected from employees suing for injuries they have sustained at work. The workers' comp system provides benefits to injured employees for medical care and possibly more, such as temporary or permanent disability and vocational rehabilitation. Although injured workers have rights in these matters, they must be protected if they are to have the opportunity of recovering the benefits they deserve. That is where our firm comes in. We represent workers throughout Fort Worth and the surrounding areas in these matters. Click here to read more about workers' compensation.

Any number of accidents in a work environment can result in injuries such as neck pain, fractures, back injuries, even death. There can even be injuries or illnesses that result from long term conditions, such as repetitive movement injuries that result in carpal tunnel syndrome or back injuries. Conditions such as exposure to chemicals or other substances can lead to illnesses such as mesothelioma, which is associated with asbestos exposure.

Anyone injured in a work accident must report it to their employer. Your employer in turn must file the appropriate paperwork as required by law to their insurance company handling work related injuries. You are entitled to be treated by a doctor for your injuries, and have the right to pick your own doctor from a list provided by the insurance company or by the Workers' Compensation Commission. Although most employees think their employer will take care of everything after an injury, it is in your best interests to have your own legal representative ensuring your rights are being protected. Remember, the workers' compensation insurance company for your employer is not representing you, they are protecting the interests of your employer and their company to keep costs down. Our office will be able to advise you of your rights as an injured worker and prevent any unexpected denials of your benefits.

When you need assistance filing for workers' compensation, the Malaise Law Firm can assist you in protecting your legal rights. For additional information regarding workers' compensation claims, please visit our practice pages to the left of the screen. You can learn more about workers' comp appeals, your legal rights and such key issues as employer retaliation and workers' comp fraud. This information can help you get started in the right direction in seeking the benefits you need.

Your Right to Workers' Comp Benefits in Fort Worth

When injured at work, you have the rights to income benefits and medical benefits. There are complex laws governing workers' comp injuries, and it is best to see a professional workers' compensation lawyer in order to ensure you are not denied any compensation you are entitled to by law. A determination of your benefits made by the insurance company may not provide you with all you are entitled to. You may be returned to work sooner than you should be, and suffer long term consequences due to inadequate treatment, or being forced to return to work while still suffering from your injuries.

Don't trust your future to the decision of your employer's workers' comp insurance company alone. The Malaise Law Firm has the resources you need to conduct a thorough investigation of the facts surrounding your accident in order to ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to. With over 40 years experience in the Fort Worth area, our caring workers' compensation lawyers can provide you with personalized attention when you need it the most.

You have rights under workers' compensation laws. Find out what they are by contacting a Fort Worth workers' comp lawyer at our law offices.