Work Accident Attorney in Brazoria County
Helping Injured Workers Pursue Full Compensation in Angleton & Beyond
A workplace injury changes more than just your day at the job site; it can threaten your ability to earn a living at all. If you work at a company that doesn’t subscribe to workers’ compensation, you may be wondering what you can do to cover your healthcare needs and lost income if you can’t return to work right away. Or your work may require physically demanding labor, where the path to fair compensation isn’t always as simple as filing a workers’ compensation claim.
Since 2007, Law Office of Jarrod D. Smith has helped local workers understand their full options after falls, equipment malfunctions, chemical exposure, being struck by falling objects or vehicles, repetitive strain injuries, and more. Whatever the cause of your workplace accident, the aftermath often looks the same: mounting medical bills, missed paychecks, and an employer or insurer who may be more focused on minimizing their own exposure than on your recovery.
Our Brazoria County work accident lawyer is available for a free consultation to help you understand how you can pursue the financial recovery you deserve. Call (979) 232-8361 today.
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Workers’ Compensation Isn’t Always the Whole Picture
If your employer carries workers’ compensation coverage, that system may provide medical benefits and partial wage replacement, but it may not cover the full extent of your losses. It generally prevents you from suing your employer directly as well. However, workers’ compensation isn’t always the end of the road. You may be able to file a third-party lawsuit if someone other than your employer contributed to the accident, such as a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner.
What if your employer doesn’t carry workers’ compensation? Texas is unique in that even large corporations with hazardous job sites, from plants and refineries to construction sites and warehouses, can legally opt out of workers’ compensation insurance if they’re a private company. If you work for a non-subscriber employer, one that doesn’t carry workers’ compensation at all, this can open the door to you filing a full negligence lawsuit against them. If third parties were also involved in your work accident, you can still file a lawsuit against them as well.
Law Office of Jarrod D. Smith can help you assess every avenue you can take to pursue compensation, and if an insurance company wrongfully denies or underpays your claim, we can push back and demand fair results.
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Local Ties, Real AdvantageDeep community connections and command of the local court system give every client an edge.
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He became a lawyer to do work he loves while making people's lives better. That's been the mission since 2007.
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From church bazaars to helping neighbors, he's part of this community, not just practicing in it.
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