Workplace Injuries

Houston, TX and Harris County Workplace Accident Lawyer

A severe workplace injury can profoundly impact both the individual involved and their family. Such an injury often necessitates expensive medical care and can lead to temporary or even permanent inability to work, significantly impeding your income and ability to support your family. If you or a loved one has been injured in the workplace in the Houston, TX, Attorney Shane R. Kadlec is here to help. Several avenues are available to help secure compensation for these hardships. We understand these injuries are serious especially when they were caused in construction, oil rigs, or longshoreman and harbor work. Continue reading to learn more about how our legal team can help you seek the compensation you need to recover or click here to get a free legal consultation.

Collaborating with a skilled attorney can pave the way for filing a successful workers' compensation claim, providing access to medical and disability benefits. Alternatively, they could pursue legal recourse against a negligent employer or other culpable parties who contributed to the accident. An experienced workplace accident lawyer can help navigate these options, and build a strong case to fight for the compensation you may be entitled to.

Should I Hire A Workplace Injury Lawyer in Houston?

If you've been injured at work in Houston, TX, and are struggling with the workers' compensation process, have had your claim denied, or are not receiving adequate benefits, you may need a workplace injury lawyer. Legal counsel becomes vital when the injury is severe, requiring surgery, causing permanent disability, or preventing you from resuming work. Also, if you suspect employer retaliation for claim filing or there are third-party liabilities, a lawyer can navigate these complexities, safeguard your rights, and assist in acquiring rightful compensation.

What Does A Workers Compensation Lawyer Do?

As a workers' compensation lawyer in Houston, TX, attorney Shane R. Kadlec will assists individuals who've been injured on the job by guiding them through the complex workers' compensation process, ensuring they file their claims correctly and within the designated timeframes. We will negotiate on your behalf with employers or insurance companies to secure a fair settlement, which can include medical costs and lost wages. Moreover, we can represent the injured worker in court if a claim is denied. You can trust our law firm to provide expert legal advocacy to help obtain the compensation you may be entitled to.

Compensation for Work-Related Injuries

In many cases, employees who have suffered injuries while working can receive workers' compensation benefits. These benefits are available regardless of who was at fault for an injury, and they will fully cover the costs of medical treatment for a work-related injury. They may also provide compensation for a portion of the income lost while a person is unable to return to full-time work while recovering, and they may also address any permanent disabilities that will affect a person's ability to earn an income in the future.

When an employer has workers' compensation insurance, employees will be able to receive benefits for injuries caused by workplace accidents, as well as health conditions caused by their work-related activities, such as repetitive stress injuries or occupational illnesses due to toxic chemical exposure. However, employers in Texas are not required to have workers' compensation insurance. In cases involving non-subscriber work injuries, employees may be able to pursue compensation for injuries that occurred because of an employer's negligence. Workers may also be able to pursue third-party work injury claims against another person or company that was responsible for their injuries.

We provide legal representation in multiple types of cases involving workplace accidents and injuries, including:

• Construction accidents - Construction workers may be injured by falls, electrocution, being struck by falling objects, or being caught in between moving pieces of equipment.
• Industrial workplace accidents - Workers at chemical plants or factories may experience burn injuries or smoke inhalation due to fires or explosions, or they may be exposed to toxic chemicals or other hazardous substances.
• Longshoreman and harbor injuries - Maritime workers will need to understand their rights in cases involving injuries that occur when working on or near ships, docks, and harbors.
• Oil rig accidents - Workers on offshore oil drilling platforms may be injured by gas leaks, explosions, chemical burns, falling objects, or defective equipment, and maritime laws will apply in these cases.
• Oilfield and refinery accidents - Oil and gas workers face a number of risks due to the use of heavy, complex equipment and machinery, and accidents and injuries may occur because of improperly maintained equipment, lack of training, or failure to comply with safety regulations.