If you were hurt on the job in Texas, you have the right to seek justice. Most workers whose employers carry workers’ compensation insurance can claim medical and income benefits without proving anyone was at fault. Workers whose employers carry no coverage can sue the employer directly, and any worker injured by an outside company may have a separate claim against that party.
At De La Garza Law Firm, our trusted personal injury lawyer in McAllen will fight for everything you are owed while you heal. If you were injured at work in McAllen or anywhere in Hidalgo County, call us at (956) 586-6844 for a free consultation.
What Makes Our Firm the Right Choice for Injured McAllen Workers?
- Attorney Rafael De La Garza has represented injured people in South Texas for more than 15 years. He manages work injury claims personally rather than assigning them out.
- Texas gives injured workers more than one possible route to compensation. We look at your employer’s coverage status and whether an outside company contributed to the accident to determine your optimal path to compensation.
- Nothing comes out of your pocket to hire our McAllen work injury lawyer. Our fee is paid from what we recover on your behalf.
How a McAllen Work Injury Lawyer Fights for Fair Compensation
When you hire our McAllen work injury attorney, we take over everything related to your workers’ compensation claim. We begin by collecting your accident report, medical records, and wage history, then looking at whether a contractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer shares responsibility for the accident.
During your claim, we manage the filings and deadlines, communicate with the adjuster on your behalf, and challenge the carrier when it disputes your treatment or ends your income benefits early. If your claim calls for a hearing or a lawsuit, we will prepare every piece of evidence, testimony, and documentation to show what the injury has cost you.
Common Types of Injuries Suffered by McAllen Workers
McAllen is home to several physically demanding industries, including construction, warehousing, agriculture, food processing, and freight. When an accident happens, serious injuries often follow:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Crush injuries caused by heavy machinery
- Back and spinal cord damage from falls and repeated lifting
- Traumatic brain injuries from falls at height or struck-by accidents
- Amputations and loss of limb function
- Burns from chemicals, hot surfaces, or electrical contact
- Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Hearing loss from prolonged noise exposure
Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Texas, Step by Step
Workers’ compensation covers your medical treatment and replaces part of your lost income without requiring you to prove your employer did anything wrong.
- Report your injury to your employer within 30 days of the injury.
- Get medical care and tell the provider your injury happened at work.
- File DWC Form-041 with the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation
- Document everything related to your injury and the accident.
Your McAllen work injury lawyer will handle each of these steps for you to keep your claim on track while you concentrate on recovering.
Schedule a Free Consultation with De La Garza Law Firm
Injured workers want their treatment paid for, their income replaced while they heal, and a return to work on their own timeline. De La Garza Law Firm will pursue every source of compensation available to protect your future. Contact us today to talk through your options at no cost.
