Aggressive Legal Allies:
Safeguarding Your Rights and Future
People accept shift work for many reasons. Sometimes, they need to stagger their availability to care for children with a spouse. Other times, they may want the differential pay available if they work third shift or split shifts. Most people define shift work as regular employment during times...
If you’ve never needed workers’ compensation benefits before, you may only know what you’ve heard about workers’ comp from co-workers, friends or family. A lot of that information may be wrong. That’s why it’s crucial to know the facts if you’ve suffered a workplace-related injury or illness....
The workers' compensation program in Texas understandably confuses many people. Even those who should have a straightforward claim for benefits may feel uncertain about their rights. Misinformation about workers' compensation spreads rapidly, and workers might spend years believing inaccurate...
Wildfires are a serious threat to communities. They can cause serious damage to property and risk the health and safety of residents and the first responders who help them. In places like Lubbock and Amarillo, it is crucial to understand the potential injuries they can cause and how a personal...
The medical benefits available through workers' compensation are very valuable to injured workers. Unlike traditional health insurance, the benefits available through workers' compensation generally cover all of someone's costs rather rendering injured employees responsible for a portion of their...
If you have been injured at work in Texas and suffered a permanent disability, you may be entitled to lifetime injury benefits (LIBs). These workers' compensation benefits provide 75% of your average weekly wage for life, with a 3% annual increase. A successful claim can help you cover your...
If you get injured on the job, you know that you need to report that injury to your employer. This is an important step in seeking workers’ comp benefits. The company needs to know that you were injured on the job, and as much information as can be provided is beneficial, especially in showing...
In most states, workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory for most employers – but not so in Texas. Employers can either be “subscribers” or “non-subscribers” to the system. Even though recent information says that 83% of Texas workers are covered under workers’ comp, many “big box” company...
Una lesión laboral es uno de esos eventos en la vida que, con suerte, sólo tendrá que enfrentar una vez en la vida. La agonía física, la incertidumbre financiera, y el estrés emocional que crea una lesión laboral en el trabajador y su familia son tremendos, y puede ser fácil perder la esperanza de...
Workers’ compensation serves as insurance coverage for workers who suffer on-the-job injuries or work-related illnesses. The availability of workers’ compensation is one of the primary reasons why workers should always report injuries and illnesses right away. Understanding the benefits that...
