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Austin Workplace Accident Lawyers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers are startling: Nearly 250,000 workers become injured or ill on the job each year in the state of Texas. Construction, manufacturing, extraction, maritime, warehouse and transportation are by far the most dangerous industries, but no occupation is entirely safe. Injuries or illnesses can also be suffered by nurses, janitors and restaurant workers, among others. In many instances, the job-related injury or illness renders the worker disabled and threatens their ability to pay for food, housing and other expenses.
At The Bob Richardson Law Firm, our workplace accident attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of those who become ill or injured on the job. We’re proud and respectful of the hard-working citizens of Texas, and we believe someone should be there for them to make sure they receive the benefits and other compensation they deserve after a workplace accident.
For more than 30 years, the attorneys of The Bob Richardson Law Firm have represented injured and ill Texas workers and their families throughout Austin, Waco, Round Rock, Georgetown, Killeen, Temple, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Taylor, Belton and surrounding communities.
To learn how we can help you and to receive a free case evaluation, call us today toll-free at (800) 880-5100 or use our online form. We charge no fees for our legal services unless we recover for you.
Common Texas Workplace Accidents
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that certain occupations in Texas present a greater risk of illness or injury. For instance, four industry sectors – construction, extraction (such as oil refineries and offshore oil platforms), transportation and material moving – accounted for nearly half of the state’s 480 workplace fatalities in 2009. However, a cook in a restaurant could suffer a burn injury. A nurse could strain her back lifting a patient. Or a warehouse worker could be crushed moving a box or heavy load. All jobs have a degree of peril.
The most common Texas workplace accidents involve:
- Transportation accidents, such as collisions with trucks, forklifts, skid steers, tractors and bulldozers, and overturned vehicles
- Contact with objects and equipment, including falling objects and malfunctioning heavy equipment
- Falls, including falls to a lower level, falls from a ladder and falls from scaffolding
- Assaults and violent acts
- Fires and explosions
- Exposure to harmful substances or environments
- Contact with electric currents (or electrocution)
- Exposure to toxic substances, including chemicals and asbestos
- Being caught in running equipment or machinery.
Depending on the severity of the accident, the worker may suffer injuries that range from sprains, strains and broken or crushed bones to more catastrophic results, including amputations, burns, paralysis, neck and back injuries or death. Work-related illnesses can also be devastating, including cancer or mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos or toxic chemicals.
Help for Texas Construction Accident Victims
If you are injured in a Texas workplace accident, the attorneys of The Bob Richardson Law Firm can investigate your case and determine your legal options, which may include:
- Workers’ compensation: If your employer has workers’ compensation insurance, then you may be able to receive benefits for your medical costs and lost wages.
- Social Security disability: If your workplace accident or injury renders you temporarily or permanently disabled, you may be eligible for assistance through the federal government.
- Personal injury: If your workplace injury was caused by your employer’s gross negligence or intentional acts, or if your accident was caused by someone other than your employer, you may be able to seek Personal Injury damages that include compensation for your pain and suffering.
- Wrongful death: If your loved one died in a workplace accident, then the law entitles your family to receive either death benefits or damages through a wrongful death claim.
Your company’s insurer may try to talk to you soon after your accident. You should talk to your attorney instead. The insurer’s responsibility is to protect the company’s bottom line. Your attorney’s responsibility will be to protect you and your family.
The Bob Richardson Law Firm has secured benefits and favorable verdicts and settlements for injured and ill Texas workers for more than 30 years. While you focus on recovering, we will take care of the necessary paperwork, consult with highly qualified experts and employ the latest in technology to develop your case. We will work relentlessly to maximize your recovery.
Contact our Texas Workplace Accident Attorneys Today
Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for Personal Injury and wrongful death cases. The time periods for taking action in a workers’ compensation or Social Security disability claims are even shorter. That’s why it’s important to contact a skilled and experienced Texas construction accident attorney immediately.
If you need legal assistance with your workplace accident case in Austin, Waco, Round Rock, Georgetown, Killeen, Temple, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Taylor, Belton or the surrounding Texas communities, contact The Bob Richardson Law Firm today by calling us toll-free at (800) 880-5100 or using our online contact form. We can provide you with a free case evaluation.
