Your work is your livelihood, the way you provide a home and life for yourself and your family. But it can also be a dangerous place, particularly in today’s business culture, where profit and productivity are often placed above worker safety. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor confirm the dangers inherent on the job, with more than two million work-related injuries reported annually across the United States.
When you’ve been hurt at work, your first thought is typically about workers’ compensation benefits. As in all other states, work comp is available in the Lone Star State. Texas takes a slightly different approach, though, allowing employers to choose not to subscribe to the workers’ compensation system. As a practical matter, more than two-thirds of all eligible employers in Texas participate in the state workers’ compensation program. Nevertheless, you can still face significant obstacles when you file a claim. Bailey & Galyen can help.
