Legal Question in Workers Comp in Texas

I had an injury on the job, I had 4 fingertips amputated, not the thumb. I was wandering is it worth it to get a lawyer to represent me. I am located in the state of texas.


Asked on 9/09/10, 10:00 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jason Kipness Kipness Law Firm

Yes. Your type of compensation will depend if your employer does not does NOT carry workers compensation insurance.

DO NOT DO THIS WITHOUT A LAWYER

You should not give a statement, give access to your medical information or sign any insurance company forms without speaking to a lawyer.

The insurance company and employer is not your friend and is not concerned with your injuries and pain.

Their goal is to make $ by paying as little as possible on the claim. They will frustrate you by delaying payment, giving you a low offer, or denying the claim hoping you will get mad and go away.

I should know because I worked as a lawyer for employers and their insurance companies for 10 years.

You may make a claim to recover: (1) medical bills; (2) lost wages; (3) compensation for pain, impairment, and disfigurement, if your employer does not carry workers compensation.

I would be more than happy to talk with you about the accident.

I can be reached at (214) 800-3454 or [email protected]. We handle work injury cases all over Texas, including Crosby.

Please visit www.kiplawfirm.com for videos and free information about Texas work injuries and client reviews.

You can also send a confidential e-mail to my website at www.kiplawfirm.com.

Sincerely,

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Answered on 9/14/10, 10:51 am
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Yes..we handle claims covered by Texas Workers Compensation insurance..and loss of four fingers generally means more injury to arm, the cervical area where nerves come thru to your hands..etc...and to be sure of medical care/length of comp pay, amount of pay etc..or if not coveered by work comp insurance, depends on whether your employer was negligent..and has funds to pay for damage...feel free to cal us

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Answered on 9/14/10, 12:04 pm


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