Workers' Comp Accident Lawyer in Fort Worth
Workers' Comp Accidents
A workers' compensation accident is defined as one that occurs while someone is working, or arising out of their employment. There are numerous types of accidents that can occur in the workplace, with some work environments being more dangerous than others. Construction sites can lead to many different types of accidents, such as forklift accidents or falls from ladders or scaffolding. Office jobs may be a safer environment, but can still result in different types of accidents, such as back injuries from lifting boxes or stress related due to work pressures or personnel. Some work related injuries are not as a result of an accident, but due to repetitive trauma over a period of time, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Or it can occur due to a long term exposure to a dangerous environment, such as mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure.
These work related accidents can lead to injuries which require treatment and result in lost time from work. When this occurs, they are reported and handled as workers' compensation claims. Some types of injuries that can occur in the workplace include:
- Neck, back, and knee injuries
- Work-related stress
- Sexual harassment
- Eye injuries
- Asthma or other work related pulmonary conditions
- Carpal tunnel-repetitive trauma injuries
- Hearing problems
- Work-induced heart attack or stroke
- Occupational diseases such as asbestosis and dermatitis
- Burns
- Disfigurement and scarring of face, neck or hands
- Loss of use of limbs
- Fractures
Handling Workers' Comp Accidents in Fort Worth
If you or a loved one has been injured at work, you have the right to file a workers' compensation claim. To protect your rights and ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to, it is wise to seek the services of a skilled workers' compensation attorney when pursuing a claim. Because injuries from work accidents can lead to lengthy treatment and inability to work, ensuring that you obtain all of the benefits you are entitled to is important. By obtaining our services, our office will carefully document all of your losses, including further treatment you may need for future care and to what degree your injuries have affected your ability to work in the future, thereby impacting your earning potential. At the Malaise Law Firm, we have over 40 years combined experience helping injured workers in the Fort Worth area. Our legal staff will work one on one with you and keep you informed of the progress of your case every step of the way.
A workers' comp accident can lead to injuries and loss of work.Contact a workers' comp lawyer at the Malaise Law Firm to discuss your options.