Recent Posts in Workplace Injuries Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 23-Aug-2021 5 Ways You Can Be Hurt at The Office We often imagine that there are only a select few jobs considered “dangerous.” It’s easy to isolate occupations like construction work, healthcare, or food service as “high risk.” Injuries are more common in those ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 28-Jun-2021 Common Retail Worker Injuries When people imagine dangerous jobs, they usually think about manual labor like construction or railroad work. While these occupations are certainly full of hazards, people often forget about the everyday dangers of retail work. You must be careful of ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 8-Jun-2021 What to Do If You've Been Denied Workers' Compensation in Texas Workers’ compensation is an insurance benefit. Your employer pays for it, but the benefits come from an insurance company. Most of us know that insurance companies try to avoid paying for benefits whenever possible. As a result, many initial ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 7-May-2020 Common Accidents That Can Occur While Working from Home With countless companies across the world having to send their employees to work from home to reduce COVID-19’s spread, many employers may think they don’t have to continue providing for their workers’ safety, but that’s not ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Mar-2020 What to Do After a Heavy Equipment Accident Construction sites, factories, oilfields, warehouses, and other industrial settings rely on heavy machinery for a wide range of tasks. Heavy equipment is fairly safe when handled and maneuvered properly—however, factory defects, equipment ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 13-Feb-2020 How to Determine Construction Accident Liability Construction jobs are one of the ten most dangerous careers in the United States according to 2018 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Injuries are frequent on construction sites, yet it can be difficult to determine who was responsible for ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 12-Jun-2019 Do I Need to Show My Employer Was At-Fault for Workers' Comp? Many Texas employers choose to carry valid workers’ compensation insurance, and public employers are legally required to do so as well. This is because the workers’ compensation system protects workers who are injured while working, and ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 25-Mar-2019 Travel Safety Tips for Employees Domestic and international business travelers should be prepared for more than their work-related endeavors. They should also prepare for their own safety and security, as well as always remain vigilant to their surroundings. Here are several ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 22-Mar-2019 Do Uber Drivers Get Workers' Compensation Benefits? In recent years, millions of people all over the world rely on rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft as an alternative mode of transportation compared to taxi services and public transit. Ordinary citizens—whether working full-time or ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 25-Feb-2019 Can I File for Workers' Comp If I Get Hurt During My Commute? Workplace accidents and injuries happen, whether you are at the job site or performing work-related duties away from it. Sometimes, they can occur when you’re driving to work in the morning or driving back home at night. While a workplace ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 18-Feb-2019 Is Work-Related Stress Covered by Texas Workers' Comp? When we think of workplace injuries, we typically imagine those related to physical harm. However, employees can suffer mental injuries as well. Even though some job-related stress is normal, excessive stress can negatively affect your performance, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 11-Feb-2019 Don't Return to Work Early After Getting Hurt If you suffered a serious injury on the job, your doctor may recommend time off from work duties until you make a full recovery. While being hurt isn’t something to celebrate, you may enjoy being away from the daily grind for a while. However, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 4-Feb-2019 Can I Still Get Workers' Comp Benefits on Vacation? Occasionally, every worker needs a vacation to enjoy some necessary R&R to recharge before returning to the daily grind. This also applies to workers who have suffered job-related injuries. Despite being hurt and recovering, those receiving ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 31-Dec-2018 Most Dangerous Construction Jobs A construction site is one of the most dangerous places to work. While construction workers are well aware of the various hazards they encounter every single day, they are never prepared for a potential accident, injury, or worse. The Bureau of Labor ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 30-Nov-2018 5 Common Mistakes When Filing for Texas Workers' Comp If you suffered an injury or illness while performing work duties in Texas, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, many injured employees are not familiar with the legal process and even their own rights. It is not ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 26-Oct-2018 5 Most Common Workplace Injuries Whether you work in an office or a construction site, every worker in Texas and throughout the United States is vulnerable to an injury on the job. Understanding common workplace injuries can help employees prevent from being involved in an ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 20-Aug-2018 Can I Get Texas Workers' Compensation for Repetitive Strain Injuries? Millions of people suffer workplace injuries every year. Although a large portion of these injuries occurs as a result of a single traumatic event, such as a fall or a machinery accident, many work-related injuries develop gradually over an extended ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 9-Jul-2018 Workplace Death: How Do Families Get Compensated? Although filing a workers’ compensation claim in the event of a loved one’s death on the job can recover some costs, it is typically not enough to cover the full extent of your family’s losses. Under some circumstances, however, it ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Jun-2018 How to File a Workers' Comp Claim in Texas How To File For Workers Comp To file a workers’ compensation claim in Texas first you must determine whether or not your employer has workers’ comp insurance since not all employers are required to carry it. Next, injured workers must ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 18-Apr-2018 Appealing a Workers' Comp Claim Denial Just because your workers’ compensation claim was initially denied, doesn’t mean you should give up. Fortunately, you have the right to fight the decision by contacting the Division of Workers’ Compensation Insurance of the Texas ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 11-Apr-2018 Reasons Why Your Workers' Compensation Claim Got Denied If you have been injured on the job, you are most likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical expenses and your lost time from work. Since you do not have to prove fault in order to receive these benefits, most ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 15-Dec-2017 Who Is Legally Responsible for My Work Injury? Most people spend their waking hours at work, so it’s no surprise they are more statistically likely to experience an accident on the job. Likewise, the more dangerous the position is, the more likely an employee is to suffer an injury while ... Continue Reading