THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE INJURED IN THE WORKPLACE EVERY YEAR. THE CHAMPION ATTORNEY IS HERE TO HELP YOU GET THE BEST AND FAIREST COMPENSATION FOR YOU.
Some of the most common accidents are burn injuries, electrocution, wrongful death claims and low back herniated discs. Workers' Compensation provides payment of medical expenses and replaces a portion of wages for time lost from work.
However, insurance companies don't always want to provide everything required by law. This is where the work accident law firm of attorney Laura Y. Rodriguez, P.C. steps in to fight to get the help you need and to obtain payment for any injury or illness related to your employment.
In certain cases, an injured employee may be able to obtain job training along with payments for loss of future earning capacity. If you are an employee working for a company that carries Workers' Compensation insurance, you are covered by Workers' Compensation insurance, regardless of how long you have been employed; you are covered from your first day of work.
A key part of workers' compensation attorney Laura Y. Rodriguez's job is to handle your workers' compensation case in Texas and Louisiana through trial. Rodriguez is that she handles your workers' compensation case in Texas and Louisiana all the way to trial. If the insurance company appeals the fact that you lost, she will take your case to appeal and make sure your victory remains a victory.
Examples of workplace injuries and accidents that are covered by Worker's Compensation Insurance
Our Workplace Accident Lawyer Laura Y. Rodriguez of Laura Y. Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. has the passion, experience and legal knowledge necessary to help injured workers.
Complicated workers’ compensation laws are often difficult to understand without professional help. An injured worker seeking to build a successful case needs to find a competent attorney familiar with all the legal regulations.
Injured workers looking for an excellent Houston work accident lawyer should look no further than the law office of Laura Y. Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. for help in filing and winning their claims.
An Appointment with Attorney Laura Rodriguez
This is what accident attorney Laura Y Rodriguez will ask you at your first consultation.
Did you contact your employer and report the injury or illness?
Even if you think it is minor and will heal without medical treatment. That way there is a record to refer to if your injury worsens. Use a company form, if one is available. Otherwise, write down the facts of your injury, along with the date and time and the name of the person you reported it to. If possible, keep a copy of your report.
Did you write down the names and addresses of all witnesses to the accident that caused your injury?
Did you receive medical attention?
Even if you believe your injury is minor, and make sure the doctor has a complete description of the accident that caused your injury or the work activities or conditions that you believe caused your work-related disability. Take care of your injury.
Did you make copies of all work restrictions given to you by your physician?
Keep a copy and give the original to your employer.
Did you keep track of time away from work, all mileage to and from doctors, physical therapists and other health care professionals?
Keep all medical records given to you and all bills and receipts for prescription drugs. Keep all letters from your employer and your employer's workers' compensation insurance carrier regarding your injury.
Did you sign any documents?
If you have any doubts about what the documents say and mean, you should contact a workers' compensation attorney.