Houston Work Injury Lawyer

Houston Work Injury

If you’ve been injured at work, you’re protected by your employer’s workers compensation insurance. Reach out to a work injury attorney in Houston to figure out how to file a claim. 

Work-related injuries happen every day, especially in dangerous jobs such as construction, trucking, laboratory, and factory jobs. Employers are required to provide workers compensation insurance for their employees. If an employee is injured on the job, this insurance will cover the employee’s medical expenses and lost wages.

If you’ve been injured while at work, a Houston work injury lawyer from Crain Brogdon, LLP. can assist you in filing a claim for workers compensation. In some circumstances, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit for your injury, as well. Knowing your options and having the support of an experienced attorney can make you feel confident as you move forward.

Types of Work-Related Injuries

Some job industries may be more dangerous than others, but unexpected injuries can happen at work no matter what kind of job you hold. Whether you get injured while working or happen to slip-and-fall in the workplace, workers compensation should protect you. Broken bones, spinal damage, and traumatic brain injuries are some of the more severe injuries that can happen while at work. 

How to Get Approved for Workers Compensation

When filing for workers compensation, it won’t matter who’s at fault for causing the injury. In order to be approved for workers comp, you’ll simply need to be able to prove that your injury happened while at work. 

As long as the injury happened at work and you weren’t under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you weren’t breaking any rules, and you weren’t committing a crime, you should be approved. Workers comp will cover your medical expenses and any wages you’ve lost from being out of work. What workers comp won’t cover, however, is any non-economic damages you’ve suffered.

What You Can Do If Your Workers Comp Claim is Denied

If your workers compensation claim is denied, you still have options for obtaining compensation. Your work injury lawyer in Houston will reach out to the insurance adjuster and try to determine the reason for denial. It may be possible to file an appeal and get the insurance company to reevaluate the decision.

You may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit if a third party was responsible for causing your work-related injury. For example, if a product proved to be defective and caused your injury, you could sue the product manufacturer for damages.

Contact a Houston Work Injury Attorney

Having an experienced attorney on your side can be the key to helping you win the compensation you need for recovery. At Crain Brogdon, LLP., we’ll assess your options so you can walk away from your case with reduced financial and emotional strain. 

If you’re to discuss your situation with a Houston work injury lawyer, call 214-522-9404 or fill out the contact form below to schedule a no-obligation consultation.

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 ]