- August 12, 2024
- Workplace Injury
For many careers, there may be a moderate to low risk of injury involved with performing day-to-day tasks. For several others, however, the level of risk to injury may be much more substantial, and it is up to employees and employers alike to prioritize individual safety by following regulations or guidelines set forth by the industry’s governing body. In the event proper precautions are not taken, the result can lead to injury and even death. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX catastrophic injury attorneys explore what it means to become injured in the workplace and what constitutes a work-related injury in the state of Texas.
Performing Regular Job Duties
It goes without saying that, ideally, with every job position, there is an accompanying list of expected responsibilities and duties to be performed. In all situations, safety should be a top priority considered when developing this list of duties, but accidents can still occur. If an injury were to result from an accident that was due to no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation.
A work-related injury is considered to be an injury, illness, or health condition that arises over or out of the course of your employment. These types of injuries can occur as a result of performing regular job duties, including tasks incidental to and specifically part of your job description. To learn more about what this means with respect to your individual situation, give our team a call.
Attending Employer-Sponsored Events
Performing routine job duties might include engaging in activities reasonably related to your employment and/or attending employer-sponsored events. While you may be off the clock while attending the event, your injury might still be considered work-related if it occurs during your attendance of the event. If you become injured as a result of another person or company’s negligence while on the job at an employer-sponsored event, do not hesitate to contact an experienced attorney to learn about your legal options moving forward.
Traveling For Business
Finally, if travel is a necessary part of your job and you become injured, the injury may be considered work-related if it occurred while you were traveling for business reasons. Keep in mind, however, that you should seek the advice of a trained professional first before pursuing a work-related injury case, and our team is more than happy to help inform you of your rights and options for possible legal recourse.
Reach Out to Our Team
If you were injured in the workplace due to no fault of your own and feel uncertain about your rights or the next steps to take, contact Crain Brogdon LLP in Dallas, TX by calling (214) 522-9404 to schedule a free initial consultation with our team. We will help you not only understand your options, but provide one-on-one guidance and support backed by decades of experience.
Attorney Quentin Brogdon
Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]
