Were you injured on the job in Houston? Is your company denying you compensation? Are you unable to work as a result of your injuries? Are you unable to return to work, even though your company says you should have made a recovery from your injuries? A workers' compensation attorney may be able to assist you. Don’t wait until it is too late to file a claim just because the company denied your initial claim or because you exhausted your initial benefits. You may still be entitled to a settlement for your injuries. You can speak with a workers' compensation personal injury attorney today and get all your questions answered. Don’t wait until it is too late to file a claim to get the settlement you deserve. What Do I Need to Look For in an Attorney? It is easy to locate a workers' compensation attorney. Avvo had around 237 workers' compensation attorneys listed in the Houston area at the end of 2017. You should look for an attorney that works in the city where you were injured because the attorney will know about any local or county laws that may affect your case. You must also select an attorney that is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas. How Are Workers' Compensation Attorneys Paid? Most workers' compensation attorneys will take your case on contingency. You will not owe anything unless the attorney gets you a settlement. No upfront fees are required, so do not let the cost of an attorney prevent you from receiving the compensation you are entitled to. Where are Workers' Compensation Cases Filed? Your initial claim must be filed with your employer, typically within 30 days from the date the injury occurred. If your initial claim is denied or if you are unable to reach an agreement with the employer you may be able to file a personal injury claim in court. Your attorney will help you located the correct courthouse in which to file your workers' compensation claim. Here are some of the courthouses in Houston. Harris County Civil Court 201 Caroline St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 755-7300 Houston Municipal Court 1400 Lubbock St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 247-5479 Houston Municipal Courts-Mykawa 8300 Mykawa Rd. Houston, TX 77048 (832) 394-2202 How Long Do I Have to File a Workers' Compensation Claim? In most states, you must notify your employer within 30 days from the date your injury occurred, in order to receive worker’s compensation. In Texas, you have up to one year from the date that your injury occurred to file a worker’s compensation personal injury claim in court. If you have been injured and you were not adequately compensated for your injuries, don’t wait any longer to seek legal advice. Fill out the convenient case evaluation form on this page and we will have a worker’s compensation attorney from Houston contact you directly to discuss your case. Additional Resources Workers’ Compensation in Texas Injured at George Bush International Airport?
