Cameron Work Injury Lawyer

Cameron Work Injury Attorney

Workers’ compensation exists to protect employers from personal liability and provide injured employees with compensation. However, this compensation is limited and can still leave individuals and families struggling with insufficient income and other personal losses from a workplace injury. When you are injured, working with a Cameron work injury lawyer can help you secure the most compensation available.

Dedicated Legal Representation Bringing Employees Justice

Nearly all employees are covered by workers’ compensation insurance when they are injured on the job. There may be additional methods of compensation, depending on the circumstances of an employee’s injury and the industry they work in. At the Cox Law Firm, we have significant experience with workers’ compensation claims and civil claims. We have spent the past 55 years helping those who are injured by others.

Our team knows how to diligently pursue all the potential options for financial recovery after your workplace injury. We understand the personal and financial impact that an injury can have on you, and we want to help you secure the compensation you need to recover.

Filing Claims Outside of Workers’ Compensation in Cameron

In Louisiana, there were 208 reports of severe injuries in the workplace in 2023, with the primary cause of these injuries being compression by moving equipment or other objects. There are very specific circumstances where employees have the option to file a civil personal injury claim to recover damages that are not covered by workers’ compensation insurance.

You could be able to file a civil claim after a workplace accident in the following situations:

• Vehicle accidents. Many employees drive as part of their job duties, whether frequently or infrequently. In Cameron, there were a total of 119 vehicle crashes in 2023. Two of those crashes involved commercial motor vehicles. When you are completing work and are involved in an accident, you could recover additional compensation through an insurance claim with the at-fault driver.
• Product liability. Many employees work with dangerous machinery, especially in industrial sectors. When these tools or machines malfunction, they can cause serious injuries. Employees in all sectors can be injured by dangerous products in the workplace. If the malfunction is due to an inherent and unreasonable flaw in the product, you could file a claim against the manufacturer or distributor of the product.
• Premises liability. Some employees, such as construction workers or repairmen, do most of their work off-site. If you were injured on another person’s property because of a dangerous hazard that should have been addressed, they could be liable for your injuries.
• Negligence of a third party. There are other situations where the negligence of another party leads to a civil claim. While you cannot file a civil claim for the negligent actions of a coworker, you could file a claim for a subcontractor, contractor, or vendor whose negligence caused your injury.
• Maritime employees. Seamen in the maritime industry can file a civil personal injury claim if their injuries were caused by their employer’s negligence. These incidents can frequently lead to catastrophic and severe injuries, and it is important to get the financial recovery you deserve.
• Intentional harm. If your employer or a coworker causes your injury deliberately, you can file a civil personal injury claim against them. Working with an attorney can help you prove the deliberate act and get the full compensation you are owed.

A workers’ compensation claim can recover medical expenses and partial lost income. A civil claim could potentially recover full lost wages, future lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering damages. Not all employees will have the grounds for a civil claim. An attorney can look at your specific situation, support you in one or both types of claims, and negotiate on your behalf.

FAQs

Can You Sue Your Employer for an Injury in Louisiana?

Usually, you cannot file a civil personal injury claim against your employer for an injury in the workplace. You likely can only recover compensation through the workers’ compensation insurance system, which protects employers from personal liability and gives you benefits without requiring proof of fault.

However, there are cases where you may be eligible to file a civil claim against your employer, such as if they caused your injury deliberately. There could also be other bases for a civil claim.

How Much Can a Lawyer Charge for Workers’ Comp in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, workers’ compensation attorney fees are approved and set at a fixed percentage by the judge on the case and cannot exceed a certain amount. Attorneys charge a contingency fee for workers’ compensation or civil work injury claims, meaning they charge a set percentage of the final verdict or settlement. Civil cases do not have the same legal limits as workers’ compensation claims and can vary based on several factors. Always discuss fees upfront.

Is it Worth Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim?

As an employee, you have a legal right to recover compensation when you are injured at work, and your employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Filing this claim helps you recover the cost of your medical expenses and a portion of the income you lost. It can be incredibly worth it to recover these financial losses. If your employer or their insurer denies a good faith claim, it can make the process complicated, but an attorney can help.

What Is the Maximum Payout for Workers’ Comp in Louisiana?

There is a maximum amount for weekly compensation wages that employees can be paid in a workers’ compensation claim in Louisiana. However, a workers’ compensation claim can also recover the cost of medical bills. There isn’t a set limit for these expenses, and they will reflect the value of the bills you paid. Working with an experienced attorney can help you determine how you can recover the most compensation after a workplace injury.

Work With the Cox Law Firm in Cameron After a Workplace Injury

You have a limited amount of time to recover compensation in a workers’ compensation claim and should act as soon as possible to preserve evidence of your injury and accident. The sooner you begin working with an attorney, the more support you can get on your claim. You shouldn’t assume that your employer or their insurance will operate in good faith. Protect your rights and your financial interests by working with the Cox Law Firm. Contact us today.