Workers' Comp Benefits Attorney Serving Fort Worth

Benefits You Are Entitled to in Workers' Compensation

Anytime someone is injured at work due to a work related accident they are entitled to apply for workers' compensation benefits under Texas law. Workers' compensation regulations provide injured workers with specific benefits, listed below:

Income benefits -

If you are injured at work and miss work for seven days you are entitled to receive a portion of any wages you lose. This is usually a set percentage of your regular wages. The type of income benefits you can receive depend on the extent of your injuries and disability. Temporary Income Benefits are the most common, for the period an injured worker is recovering from an injury, Impairment Income Benefits are for those who sustained a permanent impairment, Supplemental Income Benefits are for those who have exhausted their Impairment Income, and Lifetime Income Benefits, for those who sustained catastrophic injuries, such as blindness or loss of limbs.

Medical benefits -

When injured you are entitled to receive medical treatment and have it paid for through workers' compensation benefits.

Burial benefits -

If a loved one is killed in a work related accident, their family is entitled to some compensation for the deceased worker's funeral expenses, to be paid to the person who paid the funeral expenses.

Death benefits -

If a loved one is killed in a work related accident, their family is entitled to a portion of lost family income for eligible family members of workers killed on the job.

Obtaining Your Workers' Comp Benefits

For assistance in obtaining your workers' compensation benefits, our experienced workers' compensation attorneys are available to help you file your claim and ensure you receive all the benefits you are entitled to. You may not be aware of your rights to complete medical treatment for your injuries, especially if they were serious and you are left with a disability. With our dedicated legal team, we can ensure you get the maximum compensation you are entitled to.

The Malaise Law Firm has over 40 years combined experience in workers' compensation law. Our staff will aggressively pursue all available benefits and provide you with personalized attention throughout the claims process.

What types of benefits you are entitled to if injured at work can be determined based on your injuries. Call a workers' comp attorney from the Malaise Law Firm to find out what they are and how we can help you.