Each year thousands of Texas employees suffer work-related injuries. Workers compensation provides wage replacements for those injured during activities taking place on the job. Statutes usually award a specific amount depending on the type and severity of the industry. Workers compensation laws differ from state to state. Texas has a workers’ compensation system to compensate employees for accidental injuries occurring in the workplace. If you are not sure about the laws regarding workers concentration, it is important to research thoroughly and understand the law that pertains to your specific jurisdiction. If your employer does not comply with local laws it is important to hire an attorney to help you understand your legal rights. (more…)
Archive for July, 2011
Carrollton Construction Worker Survives 55 Foot Fall
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Something incredible happened on July 13th in Carrollton, TX. A 19 year old construction worker fell down a 55 foot hole at Good Elementary School and lived to tell the tail. The hole was just over 30 inches across, barely wide enough for the man’s shoulders to fit in. Firefighters from both Coppell and Carrollton rushed to the scene and quickly devised a strategy to bring the man back up the hole. (more…)