Every year, millions of employees suffer from work-related injuries. In Texas, employers are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, if you are injured on the job, you still have the right to seek compensation, whether or not your employer provides workers’ compensation coverage. If your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, you must follow […]
Understanding Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated program that ensures employees receive appropriate compensation if they are injured or become ill while performing their job duties. While employers are not always required to provide workers’ compensation, those who do must comply with the law to ensure that employees are fairly compensated, regardless of whether the “at fault” […]
Slips, Falls & Other Workplace Injuries
According to Industrial Safety & Occupational Health Markets, 85% of worker’s compensation claims are attributed to employees slipping on slick floors. 22% of slip and fall incidents resulted in more than 31 days away from work, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means that it is very easy to get injured in the workplace. […]
