Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
What to do if workers’ comp benefits are denied
Anyone who has worked construction knows that an accident can happen at any time and turn your life completely upside down. One minute you are joking around with co-workers and the next you can barely move. Unable to work, you wonder how you will pay…
What is asbestosis?
If you work on construction sites in the San Antonio area, you could be exposed to something called asbestos. As discussed in a previous blog post, there are many diseases that are connected to asbestos exposure and one of them is asbestosis. According to the…
The process to appeal a workers’ compensation claim denial
Not all workers’ compensation claims in Texas are processed to the satisfaction of the claimant. This might be a complete denial of the claim, or it might be an insufficient amount. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, dispute resolution might go through one or…
I got hurt at work. Now what?
If you got hurt at work and are no longer able to do your job you are probably wondering how you are going to pay your bills and put food on the table. You might know a little about workers’ compensation benefits, but you may…
Getting the compensation you deserve: 3 things to know about workers’ comp in Texas
More than one in five Americans say they have been injured on the job, according to a Findlaw.com survey. Especially if you are an oil field or oil drilling worker, you may have seen or experienced things like back injuries, hand and finger injuries, amputations,…
The process for filing a health and safety complaint with OSHA
Private businesses in Texas, like the rest of the country, must adhere to the workplace safety laws set in place by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, there are many regulations in place to provide a safe…
What is the process for workers’ compensation in Texas?
When you become injured on the job in Texas, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. However, there is an important process you need to follow to improve the chances of a quick and positive result for your workers’ compensation claim, according to the Texas…
Terrorist attacks less of a risk than workplace accidents
In today’s society, people all over the world live in fear of terrorist attacks. However, the statistics clearly demonstrate that the real danger lies more in regular day-to-day activities in Texas and around the rest of the country. According to the Huffington Post, thousands more…
Oil field injury numbers are high – always report an injury immediately
In 2014 alone, 75 workers died while working at oil and mining jobs in Texas. As high as this number is, there is great concern that this number is even unreported. Workers could be suffering injuries and conditions caused by the job that start a…
Workers’ compensation for mental health disorders caused by work
There are many different types of injuries that can occur at work for which an employee can file for workers’ compensation in Texas and around the country. One area that has become more widely discussed in connection to on-the-job injury and subsequent workers’ compensation claims…
What workers’ compensation will pay for in Texas
Not all workplace injuries are the same. Some incidents are relatively minor, and the victim needs just a few months off of work to recover. Sadly, other victims never fully recover from their on-the-job accidents. They may become permanently disabled and never work again. Some…
How construction scaffolds can put workers at risk of injury
Most major construction projects require workers to do much of their jobs high above the ground. Building or remodeling skyscrapers and other tall buildings require scaffolding, hoists, ladders and other ways to get workers up in the air. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
The truth about doctors and workers’ compensation in Texas
Ideally, after someone gets seriously hurt or sick on the job, it should be obvious to any doctor. In reality, the doctor who examines you after a work injury can make a big difference between being approved or rejected for workers’ compensation. Employers and the…
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