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Houston On-the-job Accident Lawyer

On The Job Injuries

Texas workers are at a higher risk of being seriously injured or even killed in on the job accidents because of our expansive oil and gas and petrochemical industry. Your employer has a duty to keep the workplace safe and free from accidental injuries. Accidents such as these not only harm the individual, but can also cause long term emotional and financial hardships which can affect an entire family. Therefore, it is crucial that you have powerful, experienced and reliable representation if you and your family are facing such a difficult situation. We are committed to serving all of the interrelated needs of our clients when they are dealing with the aftermath of an injury at work.

Texas Worker’s Compensation Insurance vs. Fake Comp

Texas employers are encouraged but not required by the law to carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance. In Texas many employers have elected not to carry Texas Worker’s Compensation Insurance for those employees who sustain on-the-job injuries. Some of those employers will carry a replacement benefit plan but it is not real Texas Worker’s Compensation Insurance. We call it “fake comp.” Fake comp is much cheaper for employers but often fails to provide all of the same benefits an injured worker would be entitled to under Texas Worker’s Compensation Law to compensate them for a work injury.

If you have suffered an on-the-job injury and your employer carries no worker’s compensation insurance or fake worker’s compensation insurance, you have the right to sue them directly for all of your pain and suffering/medical bills and other damages caused by their negligence.

If you suffered a work injury and you are not sure if your employer is carrying real Texas Worker’s Compensation Insurance call us today for a free consultation with one of our on-the-job injury lawyers about your case.

Third-Party Injury Claims:

You are also entitled to recover all of the damages you have suffered from an on-the-job injury if the injury is caused by someone who is not your employer or a co-worker. This may also include work injuries caused by a defective piece of equipment at your workplace.

The personal injury attorneys at Simmons & Fletcher have proven experience in representing persons who have suffered from a workplace injury. With combined professional experience of more than 100 years practicing law and two board-certified personal injury trial lawyers on staff, the personal injury attorneys at Simmons & Fletcher are well prepared to provide you comprehensive legal representation.

Because we understand how challenging life can be in the aftermath of a workplace accident, Simmons & Fletcher charges no fee for our services unless a recovery is made.