El Paso Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
How does a spinal cord injury impact your life?
People who are involved in accidents may suffer a spinal cord injury. These can be very serious because the spinal cord controls the messages the body and brain exchange. It’s possible that healing and recovery may occur after a spinal cord injury, but it doesn’t...
Know the dangers of the “Fatal 4” in construction
Individuals who work in the construction industry are usually very hardworking men and women who are willing to accept certain risks as they work. Even though many of the hazards they face are well established, some companies don’t take the necessary steps to keep...
What does nonsubscriber status mean for employees?
The workers’ compensation laws in Texas provide most employers with the option to bypass workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Many employers opt to still obtain the coverage so that they can protect their company and offer protection to their employees. There are...
Injured Texas truckers can benefit from legal guidance
When most people think about a truck accident or other incident leading to injuries, they typically assume it is the trucker’s fault. It might surprise many El Paso residents to learn that the truck driver is not always to blame. Just like other workers, truckers are...
Severe injury risks associated with the Texas oil and gas industry
Texas is rich with oil, which provides residents with opportunities to gain profitable employment. Unfortunately, working in this industry also poses a risk of acquiring severe injuries. Such injuries can leave victims unable to work on a short- or long-term basis....
Damages awarded in a successful wrongful death lawsuit
There is no monetary value that a court can place on the loss of a loved one. When a death occurs wrongfully, at the action or inaction of a negligent party, there are types of compensation that those representing the deceased may obtain. These types of compensation...
What happens to a trucker in an accident?
The more time you spend on the road, the more likely you are to be in an accident. It is not reflective of your skills as a driver or your attentiveness overall, merely an inevitability. For truck drivers, this can be a threat to both physical safety and livelihood....
Non-subscribing to workers’ compensation could impact your business
Private employers in Texas can opt-out of workers’ compensation insurance. That might seem like an easy way to control business expenses. It could turn out to be one of the costliest business decisions you will ever make. Workers’ compensation is required in every...
Pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas
Devastation doesn’t even begin to describe your recent loss of a loved one through a workplace incident. Planning ways to commemorate them already takes a toll on you, so filing a wrongful death claim can seem like a daunting undertaking. Life will never be the same...
How can you pursue a denied workers’ compensation claim?
If you’ve injured yourself on the job, you’ve likely filed a workers’ compensation claim. Pursuing this claim covers damages, as well as part of your lost wages. Many workers’ compensation claims receive approval, but some face denial. A rejected claim doesn’t mean...