When you’ve been hurt on the job, your first thoughts, once you’ve received medical attention, are typically about your eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits. Texas takes a somewhat different approach to workers’ comp, allowing most private employers to choose whether or not to subscribe to the state’s workers’ compensation system. If your employer subscribes, you’ll pursue workers’ compensation benefits through the employer’s insurance carrier. If not, different rules apply, and you may be able to bring a negligence lawsuit against the employer. Some nonsubscribing employers also offer their own workplace injury benefit plans.
If you’ve been hurt at work, the attorneys at Bailey & Galyen can help you sort out what procedures apply in your situation. Bailey & Galyen has represented injured workers across Texas since 1982, with large-firm resources and personal attention for people hurt in any type of workplace accident or dealing with a job-related illness. We listen closely to understand what happened and determine what you need, and we work to stay available and accessible throughout your claim.
There’s no cost to get a free evaluation of your work-related injury claim. To schedule an appointment with a Fort Worth workers’ compensation lawyer, contact us by email or call our offices at 817-438-2121.
