Workers' Compensation Lawyer Serving Dallas

Overview of Workers' Compensation

The workers' compensation system in Texas was developed to protect workers who are injured at work, regardless of the cause.  Although there are a very few exceptions to coverage, such as self inflicted injury, horseplay leading to injury, attacking someone else that leads to injury, and a few others, almost any other type of injury would be compensated for in the workers' compensation system.  The Texas system of workers' compensation is voluntary, as employers can choose to opt out of participating in having workers' compensation insurance.  However, that does leave them open to lawsuits by employees injured on the job.

When an employee is injured at work, certain regulations must be followed by the employer.  Determining qualification for benefits must include whether the injured worker was an employee, were they actually injured and did the injury occur  on the job.   A worker must be provided with a claim form within a set amount of time and must be offered medical treatment.  The employee is allowed to pick a doctor out of an approved list provided by the Workers' Compensation Commission or that is in the network provided by the employer's insurance company.  Following the beginning of treatment, it must be determined what exact benefits you are entitled to, was the injury permanent and are you entitled to an impairment rating.  If you are out of work for 7 days following an injury, your workers' compensation benefits can begin.

Because many employers are not well versed on the procedure for handling a workers' compensation claim, you might find your rights to full treatment or benefits is hindered due to this lack of expertise.  Having a workers' compensation attorney to protect your rights to compensation is important, especially if your injuries are serious and could lead to long term medical care or disabling injuries.  Our goal is to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve for the injuries you have sustained, and that you receive proper treatment so as to fully recover.

Obtaining Workers' Comp Benefits on Your Behalf

Because the workers' compensation insurance companies work for your employer, it is not in your best interests to allow them to handle decisions regarding your medical treatment or other benefits.  You may find you need additional treatment for an injury sustained, yet the medical doctor is being pushed by the workers' compensation insurance company to release you and get you back to work.

If you have suffered a work related injury, it is important to have a workers' compensation lawyer working on your behalf to protect your rights to full benefits when injured at work.  The Malaise Law Firm has been assisting injured workers for over 40 years in the Dallas area and has the expertise you need when filing a claim for benefits.  We will provide you with caring and personalize service throughout the entire claims process.

For competent and caring assistance with your workers' compensation claim, contact the Malaise Law Firm today!