Laredo Workplace Accident Lawyer

Were you or a loved one injured on the job in Laredo, TX? You could have multiple options for recovering compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. An experienced Laredo workplace accident lawyer at Roderick C. Lopez Personal Injury Lawyers can help you understand your rights under Texas workers’ compensation and personal injury laws.

Our founding attorney has over 24 years of experience fighting for injured workers like you. Our skill and dedication have helped us recover over $30 million in financial compensation for our clients over the years.

Contact our law offices in Laredo, Texas, at (956) 529-7336 to schedule a free consultation to get started. 

How Can Roderick C. Lopez Personal Injury Lawyers Help After a Work-Related Accident in Laredo, TX?

Injured workers in Texas often face many challenges when it comes to recovering fair compensation. Not all employers have workers’ compensation. Even when they do, insurance companies tend to make things difficult.

Are unsure whether you’re receiving the full benefits you deserve? Is your employer claiming your injuries weren’t work-related? Is your doctor trying to push you back to work before you’re ready? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you need an experienced Laredo personal injury lawyer in your corner.

At Roderick C. Lopez Personal Injury Lawyers, our Laredo personal injury attorney is listed as an Avvo Top Attorney. We’ve also won the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for our quality legal representation.

Retain our legal services, and we can:

  • Determine the cause of your accident
  • Find out how much your case is really worth
  • Evaluate and explain all of your legal options
  • Protect you if your workers’ comp claim is denied 
  • Hire respected experts as necessary
  • Negotiate with the insurance companies for the full compensation you deserve

We’re always available to discuss your case. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

Statistics on Workplace Accidents in Texas

Private employers in the state of Texas reported roughly 179,000 non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2021. 

Unfortunately, Texas is also one of the most dangerous states in the nation when it comes to fatal work-related accidents. 

About 5,190 workers were killed on the job nationwide in 2021. According to statistics published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 533 Texas workers were killed in fatal workplace accidents that year. That means roughly 10% of all workplace fatalities occurred in the State of Texas.

We Handle All Types of Work Accident Claims in Laredo

Our team at Roderick C. Lopez Personal Injury Lawyers handles all types of workplace accident cases, including those involving:

  • Construction accidents
  • Scaffolding accidents
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Car accidents
  • Trucking accidents
  • Building collapse
  • Ladder and roof falls
  • Trenching accidents
  • Heavy equipment accidents, including those involving cranes and forklifts
  • Accidents involving defective products and work equipment
  • Warehouse accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Toxic exposure
  • Maritime accidents
  • Being struck by or caught in an object or machinery
  • Manufacturing accidents
  • Oil and gas explosions
  • Oil rig accidents
  • Accidents in restaurants and bars

The time after a work accident can be overwhelming. An experienced lawyer can help you understand your options. Contact our lawyer in Laredo to get the legal advice you deserve today.

What Is My Workplace Injury Claim Worth?

Examples of the most relevant facts to consider when determining how much your personal injury claim is worth include:

  • The cost of your medical treatment
  • The length of your recovery
  • The earnings you lose during your recovery
  • How the injury will impact your future earning potential

It’s also important to consider how you will recover compensation. If your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, you may be limited to workers’ comp benefits. Your workers’ compensation check will be limited to about 70% of your average weekly wages prior to the accident. Those benefits are also subject to a statewide cap of $1,112 per week in 2023.

Can I Sue My Employer for Damages in Texas?

Possibly. Texas workers’ compensation laws are different from most other states. In most states, all employers are required to carry workers’ comp insurance. Texas employers have a choice.

Employers who choose to carry workers’ compensation insurance are called “subscribing employers.” If your employer carries workers’ compensation, you cannot sue the subscribing employer for damages if you’re injured on the job.

On the other hand, many employers choose to forgo workers’ compensation insurance coverage. If your employer is one of them, you may have a legitimate personal injury lawsuit.

It’s also possible that you could have a personal injury lawsuit regardless of your employer’s status as subscribing or unsubscribing. If a negligent third party caused your accident, that third party isn’t shielded from lawsuits under Texas workers’ comp laws.

For example, you may have a lawsuit if your accident was caused by a:

  • Careless driver who caused a car accident while you were on the job
  • Property owner who failed to maintain safe work premises
  • Manufacturer of defective work equipment, tools or supplies

If you have questions about your rights under Texas personal injury laws, contact Roderick C. Lopez Personal Injury Lawyers for a free case review today.

What Types of Damages Are Available to Workers Who Are Injured on the Job in Texas?

Your damages will depend on whether you pursue compensation under workers’ comp or state personal injury laws. 

Depending on the nature of your disability, you may be entitled to the following types of workers’ compensation benefits:

  • All reasonable medical expenses
  • Temporary income benefits (TIBs) if you suffer a temporary disability that impacts your earnings and you miss work for more than 7 days
  • Impairment income benefits (IIBs) if you suffer a permanent injury that impacts your earnings
  • Supplemental income benefits (SIBs) if you suffer a permanent injury and have exhausted your IIBs
  • Lifetime income benefits (LIBs) if you suffer a catastrophic and permanent injury
  • Death benefits in fatal accident cases

If you have a successful personal injury case, you may be entitled to damages for all of your economic and non-economic losses.

Examples of those damages include:

  • Medical expenses
  • 100% of your lost wages
  • Reduced future earning potential
  • Nursing care and rehab
  • Property damage
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • PTSD
  • Depression
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Loss of consortium

Our work injury lawyers are committed to helping our clients recover the maximum compensation allowed under the law. To learn more about your case, contact our personal injury law firm in Laredo for a free initial consultation today.

Can I Recover Damages If I’m Being Blamed for a Workplace Accident in Laredo?

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. If you’re entitled to benefits, you can recover those benefits even if you were responsible for the accident.

In personal injury cases, Texas has modified comparative negligence rules. Injured parties can recover partial compensation if their percentage of fault is less than 51%. Once your share of blame reaches 51%, you cannot sue for damages. However, our attorneys can protect your interests and respond to allegations of shared fault effectively.

Common Workplace Injuries in Laredo

Getting hurt on the job can result in a wide range of injuries. If those injuries impact your ability to earn a living, you deserve to be compensated.

Our Laredo workplace accident attorneys at Roderick C. Lopez Personal Injury Lawyers often handle on-the-job injury claims involving:

  • Back injuries
  • Repetitive stress injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Eye injuries
  • Whiplash and other soft tissue damage
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Head and neck injuries
  • Concussions
  • Organ damage
  • Burns
  • Traumatic amputations
  • Paralysis
  • Catastrophic injuries
  • Wrongful death of a loved one

Your work injuries may impact your life in unique ways. Our lawyer is here to fight to make sure the insurance companies take you seriously. If you were hurt at work, call our legal team for a free case evaluation today.

What Causes Most Workplace Accidents in Laredo, Texas?

Most work-related injuries happen because someone was careless. 

Some of the most common causes of work injuries include:

  • Lack of proper safety equipment or fall protection
  • Inexperienced or undertrained workers
  • Negligent hiring practices
  • Dangerous property conditions (premises liability)
  • Negligent security, which can allow workplace violence and assault to occur
  • Communication failures
  • Defective work equipment
  • Violation of Texas or OSHA safety regulations
  • Distractions in the workplace
  • Overworked employees and understaffing

It’s important to identify the precise cause of your accident. The cause of your accident can determine whether you have rights under Texas personal injury laws. 

Under Texas law, the statute of limitations in personal injury cases is two years. Under Texas workers’ compensation law, you must file an injury report to notify your employer within 30 days of the accident. You must file a formal report with the Division of Workers’ Compensation within one year.

Regardless, if you wait too long to act, you could lose your right to valuable compensation.

Contact a Laredo Workplace Accident Attorney for a Free Consultation

If you or a loved one were injured on the job, you don’t have to let the insurance companies push you around. Contact Roderick C. Lopez Personal Injury Lawyers at (956) 529-7336 to learn more about how an experienced Laredo workplace accident lawyer can make a difference in your case.

Roderick C. Lopez Personal Injury Lawyers
6557 Metro Court, Suite 1 Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 529-7336

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