Workers' Comp Lawyer in Houston, TX

Defending the Rights of Injured Employees

Under Texas law, if an employee has suffered injury in a workplace accident or has suffered illness from a situation related to their work on the job, they are owed benefits under workers' comp. These benefits are there to protect the rights of injured workers and are there regardless of the cause of the injury or illness as workers' compensation is considered to be a no-fault type of coverage. Despite this, however, many injured employees find themselves not filing when they are owed benefits.

For many, it is the fear of employer retaliation that keeps them from filing for workers' compensation. For others it is the fright that they simply do not understand the process and are afraid that their claim will be denied. Some are worried that they will have to deal with workers' comp fraud. This, however, should not be enough to keep you from filing. Dealing with a work-related injury or accident is a serious situation and can have a direct impact on your life. If you are currently suffering from something of this nature, you simply cannot afford to procrastinate or waste time. You deserve to seek legal counsel from an experienced Houston workers' compensation attorney that you can trust to provide you with the guidance that you deserve.

Houston Workers' Comp Attorney - Protecting You

At the Malaise Law Firm, we are firmly dedicated to protecting the legal rights of injured workers. We recognize the importance of moving forward in filing a claim and will do everything that we can to make the process as painless and effective as possible. Even if your claim has been denied, you can trust that we will be there to help you with the appeal process. We have a unique and thorough understanding of the associated laws and stand ready to help you.

Workers' Compensation Overview
Workers' compensation is a system that offers benefits to employees who are injured at work or in the course of their employment. It offers coverage for work-related injuries on a no-fault basis, meaning injured workers do not need to prove that someone else was to blame in order to seek benefits. Read more about workers' compensation…

Benefits of Workers' Comp
There are various advantages to be experienced under Texas workers' compensation laws. For example, an injured worker has the right to benefits regardless of who may have been at fault. The worker can seek compensation no matter whether he or she suffered injury in an accident or fell ill as a result of a toxin at the workplace – as long as the injury is work-related, it will typically qualify. Read more about the benefits of workers' compensation…

Filing for Workers' Compensation
There are specific steps an injured worker in Houston should take when filing for workers' compensation. This includes informing the employer of what occurred as well as seeking medical attention. You can get detailed information and support through the entire claims process when you involve an attorney at our firm. Read more about filing for workers' comp…

Workers' Comp Denials
A workers' compensation claim may be denied, but this is not the end of the road for the claimant. Our firm handles workers' compensation appeals for our clients in and around Houston, helping them resolve any issues that come up so their right to compensation is protected. Read more about workers' comp denials…

This is simply not the time to entrust your future into the hands of an apathetic or inexperienced attorney. You need to be confident that you have a lawyer on your side that will be able to help you with sophisticated advice, professional attitude and an invested interest in your case. You can be confident that this is exactly what you will receive should you choose to be represented by our firm. We have extensive experience in this area of the law and will do everything that we can to help you. So don't wait! When you are in need of experienced legal assistance that you can rely on, please contact us today.