Accidentes laborales

Abogado de accidentes laborales

Industrial worksites like plants, refineries, and factories carry risks that go far beyond a typical workplace, heavy machinery, hazardous chemicals, and high-pressure systems can turn a single mistake into a life-changing injury.

These cases are rarely simple, since a worksite often has several companies operating side by side, each with its own safety obligations and its own insurance policy.

At The Daspit Law Firm, we know how to investigate an industrial accident, identify every party who bears responsibility, and build a claim that reflects the true cost of your injury.

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Si ha sufrido lesiones o ha perdido a un ser querido en un accidente laboral, se debe a sí mismo encontrar un abogado de lesiones personales que tenga la habilidad y dedicación necesarias para luchar por la compensación económica que merece.

Plant and refinery accidents, chemical plant accidents, oil field explosions and other types of industrial accidents can have a devastating impact on the lives of the accident victim and his or her family members.

Accidents of this scope and severity often form a turning point in the lives of those who are involved, and it happens all too often that the worker and the worker's family will face a future of financial deprivation and the struggle of coping with the long-term pain and suffering of the injury.

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El abogado John Daspit tiene una amplia experiencia en la tramitación de diversos casos de accidentes laborales. Por ejemplo, dedicó entre 7.000 y 8.000 horas a trabajar en el caso de la explosión de la refinería de BP en 2005, en la que murieron 15 personas y más de 170 resultaron heridas. Si desea una representación legal contundente en su reclamación de compensación económica, elija nuestro bufete desde el inicio del proceso.

Tipos de siniestros laborales que atendemos

Podemos ayudarle en todos los aspectos del proceso legal, empezando por la investigación del caso para aislar las causas del accidente. Al descubrir pruebas tales como violaciones de las normas de seguridad y otros tipos de negligencia, puede ser posible establecer la responsabilidad del accidente con el empleador.

Alternatively, it might be possible to file a workers' compensation claim for recovery of medical benefits and replacement for lost wages. We represent individuals and families in claims for all types of industrial injuries, as well as class actions in cases involving several, dozens or hundreds of injured industrial workers.

FAQS Regarding Industrial Accidents

What qualifies as an industrial accident in Texas?

An industrial accident is any injury-causing incident at a plant, refinery, factory, warehouse, or other heavy-industry worksite, including explosions, chemical releases, machinery malfunctions, falls, and equipment failures.

These cases often involve multiple companies on site at once, which is part of what makes liability more complex than a typical workplace injury.

Can I sue my employer after an industrial accident, or only file for workers' compensation?

It depends on whether your employer subscribes to workers' compensation insurance. If they are a non-subscriber, you can generally sue them directly for negligence.

If they do carry workers' comp, you typically cannot sue your employer, but you can still file a workers' comp claim, and you may have a separate third-party claim against a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or other company on site that was not your employer.

Who else besides my employer could be liable for an industrial accident?

Industrial worksites are often staffed by layers of contractors and subcontractors, so liability can extend to the site owner, a general contractor, a maintenance or turnaround contractor, a staffing agency, or the manufacturer of a defective piece of equipment. Each of these parties typically carries its own insurance policy, which is why identifying every liable party matters for the value of your claim.

What compensation can I recover after a serious industrial accident?

You may recover past and future medical treatment, lost wages, and lost earning capacity if your injury affects your ability to work. Noneconomic damages can cover pain, suffering, disfigurement, and physical impairment, and where a company's conduct was grossly negligent, punitive damages may be available. Families who lost a worker can pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral costs and lost financial support.

What should I do immediately after being injured in an industrial accident?

Get medical attention first and make sure the injury is reported to your supervisor in writing. Request a copy of the incident report, photograph the equipment and area if you are able, and note the names of coworkers who witnessed the accident. Avoid giving a recorded statement to a company investigator or insurance adjuster before speaking with an attorney.

How long do I have to file an industrial accident claim in Texas?

Generally two years from the date of the accident, and two years from the date of death in a wrongful death case. Waiting can also cost you access to evidence, since equipment gets repaired and incident logs can be overwritten, so it helps to have an attorney preserving records early.

Contacte ahora con nuestros abogados expertos en accidentes laborales

Póngase en contacto con nosotros para una evaluación gratuita de su caso para discutir las circunstancias de su accidente y empezar a trabajar en una estrategia para la búsqueda de una compensación financiera justa por las pérdidas que ha sufrido.

Si es posible, trataremos de resolver su reclamación extrajudicialmente mediante la negociación con la otra parte. Sin embargo, no dudaremos en llevar el caso a los tribunales para un juicio con jurado si es necesario para lograr el mejor resultado posible para usted.