Legal Protections for Injured Workers in Port Arthur

Workplace injuries and illnesses remain a serious hazard for U.S. workers. Between 2018 and 2022, nonfatal injuries and illnesses in private industry jobs held steady at around 2.7 recordable cases per 100 full-time workers. This works out to over 2.8 million cases in 2022 alone. That same year, workers suffered nearly 5,500 fatal injuries.

State law and employers’ insurance are not always sufficient to ensure that injured employees in Port Arthur and throughout Texas receive proper compensation. If you’ve been injured or made ill on the job, protect your rights by contacting the Texas work injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw.

In 2022, private industry in Texas had only 1.9 recordable cases of injury and illness per 100 full-time workers. However, that still translated to a hefty 178,800 recordable non-fatal cases. However, that same year, the state’s private sector led the nation in fatality injuries, logging 529 cases.

The industries considered most dangerous to employees are:

• Construction
• Education and health services
• Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting
• Transportation and warehousing

Unfortunately, workplace injuries are commonplace in and around Port Arthur. Recent headline-making incidents include:

• An employee injured in a refinery fire
• 6 employees injured in a pipeline fire
• 3 employees injured in an explosion at a chemical plant in Port Neches

If you’ve suffered a Port Arthur TX workplace injury, expert legal representation can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Please contact a member of our team at Carabin Shaw.

If you are an employee in and around Port Arthur, it’s vital to know what legal protections for injured workers in Texas may apply to you.

Texas is the only state in the U.S. that does not require private employers to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance. Whether or not your employer is covered by a policy, hiring an experienced attorney is your best route to recovering compensation. Look over our Carabin Shaw reviews to see how we’ve helped people just like you.

Federal employees injured on the job are protected by The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) and may pursue claims via the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP).

Most employees paid by the State of Texas are protected by the Texas State Employees’ Workers’ Compensation System. Certain state institutions have established their own workers’ compensation systems.

If a private employer carries a workers’ compensation policy, injured employees and their families are generally prohibited from suing their employer. A few specific exceptions exist, including the death of an employee due to employer negligence. Otherwise, employees must seek compensation through an insurance claim. Workers who file a claim are legally protected from employer retaliation, such as being fired.

An experienced lawyer is a vital asset for an injured worker seeking compensation from an employer’s insurance company. Contact the knowledgeable team at Carabin Shaw to preserve your employee rights after workplace injury.

If a private employer does not carry a workers’ compensation policy, an injured employee is legally entitled to sue their employer. Again, the services of experienced legal counsel is paramount. Carabin Shaw stands ready to help you.

Your Port Arthur workers' rights are valuable. If you or a family member has been injured or made ill at the workplace, our team at Carabin Shaw has the experience to fight for you. We know that an injury can cause financial strain, and that’s why we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis. That means we don’t charge fees or expenses unless you receive a settlement or an award.

We have both English and Spanish-speaking staff available 24/7 at our toll-free number, 800-862-1260. Please call now for your free case review.

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