Texas Workplace Accident Lawyers

For more than 40 years, the work accident lawyers of Roberts & Roberts have been representing people in Texas and across the nation who have been injured in workplace accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in an on-the-job accident, the attorneys and staff at Roberts & Roberts can help.

Roberts & Roberts has established a national reputation for representing clients in significant personal injury matters. The firm has been featured on dozens of television programs, including Fox and Friends, ABC Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, Fox Business News, CNBC, and NBC’s Dateline. They have also been featured in magazines such as Time and Newsweek.

Roberts & Roberts has a legal team ready to assist you in recovering workers’ compensation benefits and holding any at-fault third parties accountable. We can help you get the medical treatment you need to get better and recover your lost wages. For those who have more serious injuries or may have even lost a loved one as a result of a workplace accident, Roberts & Roberts has a team of experts ready to assist you in recovering workers’ compensation benefits and holding any at-fault third parties accountable.

Contact us now at 903-597-6000 or fill out our online contact form. The call costs you nothing… and it could mean everything. We serve clients in Waco, Beaumont, Lufkin, Texarkana, Tyler and Longview, as well as throughout East Texas and across the state.

Texas Workplace Injury Statistics

Workplace accidents injure thousands of Texans each year and take the lives of hundreds. Injuries can result in expensive medical bills and lost wages due to disability. A fatality can deprive a family of its breadwinner.

If you are injured on the job and your employer has workers’ compensation insurance, you could be entitled to medical care and disability benefits regardless of who was at fault. If someone other than your employer was to blame for your accident, you may have other rights.

At the East Texas workplace accident law firm of Roberts & Roberts, our job injury attorneys understand that a workplace accident can be a life-changing event, and we are committed to securing all of the benefits you are entitled to.

It’s clear that people who work in certain dangerous jobs are more likely to suffer a serious injury at work, but the truth is that a compensable workplace injury can happen to anyone at any job.

About 3.3 million Americans are injured at work every year, and another 5,000 or so lose their lives due to workplace accidents — including 480 Texans in 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company estimates that these incidents result in around $53 billion in workers’ compensation payments each year, or more than $1 billion per week.

Common Types of On-the-Job Injuries

Listed below are some of the more common workplace injuries that could entitle you to Texas workers’ compensation benefits:

• Overexertion, which includes injuries related to lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying and throwing. It is consistently the top cause of workplace injuries.
• Falls are another leading cause of workplace injuries. They accounted for more than 25 percent of all workers’ compensation payments in Liberty Mutual’s 2010 Workplace Safety Index.
• Being struck by an object, which includes injuries caused by objects dropping from above or swinging through the air.
• Psychological problems brought on by exceptionally stressful and unusual workplace events can support a claim for workers’ comp benefits under certain circumstances.
• Bodily reaction injuries happen when someone gets hurt without making contact with anything else.
• Auto accidents were one of the top 10 sources of workplace injuries and are the leading cause of workplace fatalities.
• Getting caught in or compressed by something, typically involving equipment or heavy objects.
• Striking an object, such as running into a wall, door, or equipment.
• Violence, while rare, can occur in workplace environments.

Common Types of Oilfield Accidents

• Well blowouts
• Rigs or other equipment collapsing
• Slip-and-falls on greasy work platforms
• Explosions and fires
• Exposure to toxic fumes
• Falling tools or other objects
• Falls from heights
• Defective tools or equipment
• Drill bits that give off shrapnel
• Improperly maintained equipment
• Improper use of an air hoist
• Inadequate safety training
• Failure to lock out and tag out equipment
• Defective or improperly fitted safety harnesses
• Electrocution

Common Types of Construction Injuries

• Falls: Heights pose a constant threat. OSHA requires guardrails, safety nets, or fall-arrest systems.
• Scaffold collapses: Often caused by improper construction or maintenance.
• Excavation and trench collapses: Can bury workers alive due to lack of proper safeguards.
• Falling objects: Tools or materials falling from above can cause serious injury.
• Unsafe equipment: Failure to inspect or maintain machinery creates hazards.
• Insufficient inspection and maintenance: Leads to dangerous working conditions and accidents.
• Improper training: Workers not properly trained increase risk for everyone onsite.

How Do I Claim Texas Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

If you have been injured on the job and your employer carries workers’ comp insurance, Texas law requires you to notify your employer within 30 days.

Within one year, you must file:

• DWC Form-041: Employee’s Claim for Compensation
• DWC Form-042: Beneficiary Claim for Death Benefits (if applicable)

Failing to meet deadlines can result in denial of benefits, making legal guidance critical.

What Type of Benefits Are Available Under Texas Workers’ Compensation?

If your claim is approved, you may receive medical care and disability benefits.

• Temporary Income Benefits
• Impairment Income Benefits
• Supplemental Income Benefits
• Lifetime Income Benefits

In fatal cases, surviving family members may receive death benefits and burial expenses.

Do I Need A Lawyer To Handle My On-The-Job Accident Case?

It’s not necessary in every case, but consulting an experienced workers’ compensation attorney is strongly recommended.

You may also have claims against third parties who contributed to your injury. A skilled attorney can identify all potential sources of compensation.

Contact Our Texas Work Accident Lawyers Today

There are many things we at Roberts & Roberts can do to help our clients, and the most important thing we can do is listen.

We work to answer your questions, keep you informed, and help you make sound decisions as you recover.

Let an experienced workplace accident attorney at Roberts & Roberts help you. Contact us now at 903-597-6000 or contact us online.