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Alvin Car Accident Lawyer That Demands Texas Justice from Wrongdoers

Holland DeKeyzer has represented Texans wrongfully injured and killed his entire career. He began his injury and wrongful death law firm by representing victims and families in the most challenging and complicated cases. Whether it is a typical rear-ender, drunk driver, an 18-wheeler, a dump truck, or even a government vehicle, Holland DeKeyzer is a battle-tested Alvin car accident lawyer focused on representing Texans and their families.

Although financial compensation is the only legal remedy available when you or a loved one suffers from a serious injury or wrongful death, Holland DeKeyzer understands the emotional trauma in his representations and also demands Texas justice-i.e., accountability, an apology, and closure.

How Does Texas Law Determine Financial Compensation and How Can a Car Accident Lawyer Help?

Texas law allows injury and wrongfully killed victims to recover two types of legal damages:

1) Economic Damages

Economic damages are harms and losses like past and future medical bills, lost wages, future medical procedures, future lost earnings, business profits lost, adaptations for home care needed medical equipment, and any out-of-pocket charges connected to the physical injuries. As a former Certified Public Accountant, Holland DeKeyzer uses his knowledge and financial experience to properly calculate and explain these economic damages to juries and insurance companies during jury trials and high-stakes negotiations.

2) Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages are harms and losses that no amount of money can fix, repair, or change-the money only softens the ultimate burden. Non-economic damages are things like past and future physical pain and suffering, losing the ability to walk or exercise, losing your physical independence because of a disability, scarring or other physical disfigurements, losing your ability to perform routine chores around your house, depression, or anxiety, loss of consortium, and any other emotional trauma caused from physical injuries or loss of a loved one. A truly gifted personal injury lawyer excels in recovering these non-economic damages because it requires a trial lawyer with passion, creativity, and an empathetic heart to convey these unique, uncomfortable stories to juries and soulless corporations. Texas injury lawyer Holland DeKeyzer has the personality traits and talents to maximize your financial recovery. Let Holland DeKeyzer tell your story!

In some situations, when a driver has been really negligent or acted deliberately to cause harm, the legal process enables an Alvin car accident lawyer to ask the court for a third type of damages known as punitive damages. These are intended to punish wrongful conduct rather than to compensate accident victims for their property damage and other losses, so the amounts are provided in addition to those for economic and non-economic damages. However, the value of punitive damages is usually limited to no more than twice the amount of economic damages awarded in the case.

Do I Really Need an Experienced Car Accident Lawyer?

At least half of motor vehicle crashes do not require an experienced auto accident lawyer like Holland DeKeyzer. Injury victims do need a lawyer when the injured person required an ambulance or a visit to the hospital, or when the injuries do not resolve within a couple of days. Musculoskeletal joints, the spine, and brain injuries respond differently (and sometimes slowly) to physical trauma received in motor vehicle crashes, and many times these severe injuries do not appear obvious immediately after the collision.

These injuries are not like broken bones and lacerations, which appear immediately after the crash and result in intense pain within minutes of the injury. Broken bones, musculoskeletal joints, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries require an auto accident lawyer like Holland DeKeyzer that understands the medical science of these injuries and has the legal knowledge to maximize financial recovery.

Insurance companies know that sometimes severe, permanent injuries only become obvious days after the motor vehicle crash and routinely attempt to settle with the injured victims before the victims realize the extent of the injuries are known. This is called swoop and settle. If the insurance company has offered to settle your injury claim within days of the crash, call Holland DeKeyzer immediately. Holland DeKeyzer has handled dozens of cases in which the insurance company offered to settle within hours or days after the crash. In a few cases, the injured victim agreed to the swoop and settlement offer. In every swoop and settlement case Holland DeKeyzer has handled, he recovered tens of thousands (and in some cases hundreds of thousands) more money than the insurance company originally offered.

What Can I Do to Maximize My Financial Compensation in Texas?

Immediately after a serious vehicle collision is a confusing and emotional time for injured victims and their families. However, having knowledge of a few important tasks will improve the results of your financial compensation.

Seek immediate medical care. Some injuries are not immediately obvious and may take hours, days, weeks, or even months for symptoms to appear. A medical professional will understand this and can help you document these circumstances. Seek medical care from a hospital or your regular doctor.

Always follow your medical provider's instructions exactly as they are explained to you. Any deviations, missed appointments, or failure to take steps that you may think are unnecessary can jeopardize your compensation.

Do not speak to any insurance company until after you've consulted with an Alvin car accident lawyer at DeKeyzer Law, PLLC, and under no circumstances should you agree to a recorded or written statement. In fact, do not discuss anything other than the most basic facts with anyone, as they may be called or even subpoenaed to testify. Insurance companies care nothing for your injuries and are in the business of making money. To do this, they will deny or delay your claim or offer you an undervalued settlement with the lure of quick money.

Document everything. Take photos of the vehicles before moving the vehicles. Write down the name and phone number of any witnesses that witnessed the crash or helped after the crash. Write down all your physical and mental symptoms through the medical process and for as long as the case is open. Keep notebooks or your phone alongside your bed and anyplace you might travel to, and if, for example, you wake up at 3:00 a.m. with pain in your foot, be sure to memorialize this. Be sure to include all medical appointments and their diagnoses, as well as all prescriptions. Take your medicine when you are instructed to and memorialize that as well. In short, keep a detailed diary. This can be done by writing into notebooks or recording on your phone. Include details of your experiences before, during, and after the accident.

Types of Auto Accidents in Alvin

Car accidents come in all shapes and sizes. However, some of the most common types of car accidents include:

Rear-end Collisions. Rear-end collisions are certainly one of the most common types of car accidents and are most likely to occur when traffic is backed up. They commonly result in whiplash injuries.

Head-on Collisions. Head-on collisions may be the most devastating type of car accident, commonly resulting in moderate-to-severe injuries or deaths for drivers and passengers, including traumatic head and brain injuries.

Multi-car Collisions. A multi-car collision involves more than one vehicle and is more likely to occur in areas with heavy traffic or along construction zones.

Broadside Collisions. Commonly referred to as "T-bone" collisions, these types of car accidents occur when another car hits your driver or passenger doors from the side, often because a driver has run a red light or stop sign. These accidents commonly cause broken bones and crush injuries, especially to the person(s) sitting on the collision side.

Rollover Accidents. Rollover accidents occur when a vehicle, especially a top-heavy vehicle, takes a turn too fast. Seatbelts are particularly critical in these types of accidents.

Left-turn accidents. Left-turn accidents commonly occur when a car is making a left turn and is struck on your vehicle's side by another driver who has either run a stoplight or stop sign or is trying to "beat" a turn signal.

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Texas

Although seeking medical attention and getting proper care for your injuries should be your first priority after a car accident, it is also important to give some thought to the legal process so that you will be able to obtain the resources you need to cover property damage to your vehicle, complete your physical recovery, and be prepared for the future. That means you need to collect evidence that can be used to show who caused the accident, why it occurred, and how it caused your injuries.

Holland and Meagan DeKeyzer can help investigate to determine the causes of the accident and gather and preserve critical evidence to prove causation. Some of the most common situations where a driver's negligence leads to an accident include:

Distracted driving. This includes texting behind the wheel, eating while driving, and paying attention to others in the car rather than focusing on the dangerous process of driving.

Not following traffic rules. Drivers often ignore traffic rules because they aren't paying attention or because they think they're more important than the law. They run red lights and stop signs, drive over the speed limit, turn when they shouldn't, drive in the wrong direction, change lanes suddenly without looking-the list of unlawful driving practices is nearly endless.

Impaired driving. All too often, drivers get behind the wheel when their judgment is impaired by some type of substance. This includes not only illegal drugs or excessive alcohol consumption but also the use of legal over-the-counter or prescribed medications that can make drivers sleepy or sluggish.

Defects in vehicles or roads. Sometimes, the way a vehicle has been designed or maintained can cause it to malfunction and lead to an accident. In other cases, defects in a roadway or parking lot can contribute to the cause of an accident.

Road rage. Angry drivers often take out their frustrations on others by driving too fast or even deliberately hitting other vehicles.

As noted above, when a driver is grossly negligent, such as if they are driving with an extremely high percentage of alcohol in their blood or driving drunk repeatedly, then an Alvin car accident lawyer can use the legal process to recover additional damages for accident victims. In addition to damages to offset past losses and meet future needs, Holland and Meagan DeKeyzer can seek punitive damages to punish the person responsible and deter others from similar conduct.

Common Types of Alvin Auto Accident Injuries

There is a wide variety of types of auto accident injuries, far too many to count. Some of the most common types of car accident injuries include:

Brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and concussions

Head injuries

Neck injuries

Back injuries, including spinal cord injuries

Whiplash

Ligament and tendon tears, sprains, and strains

Musculoskeletal joint injuries in the knee, shoulder, elbow, and wrist

Broken or fractured bones

Cuts from broken glass or debris

Internal bleeding

Vital organ damage or loss

Emotional trauma

Many times, accident victims never fully recover from the effects of a collision, even after multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation efforts. They may require costly medical attention for the remainder of their lives. Often, they lose the ability to concentrate and perform other tasks necessary to work in the same profession as before. Injuries frequently prevent victims from enjoying their favorite activities and living the life they had always assumed would be theirs. When added up, the effects of injuries often completely destroy the quality of life for accident victims.

Proving Liability in an Auto Accident under Texas Law

Most car accidents are the result of driver negligence. To show another party was negligent, a victim must prove:

The other driver owed you a duty of care to obey all traffic laws and drive reasonably safely

The other driver breached that duty of care

The breach was the cause of the car accident

The injuries suffered by the victim were the result of that accident, and those injuries caused legal damages (economic and non-economic)

How Long Do I Have to File My Claim in Texas?

Like most legal claims, there is a time limit by which you must file. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. A car accident claim is considered a type of personal injury claim. In Texas, the statute of limitations is two years from the accident date for any type of personal injury claim under Texas Civil Code Sec. 16.003. After the time limit is reached, any claims by the victim may be time-barred under Texas law.

Let an Experienced Alvin Car Accident Attorney Help If You've Been Injured in a Motor Vehicle Crash

A skilled and experienced Alvin car accident lawyer will help you with various aspects of a car accident. Our goal is to obtain the best possible outcome for you, and we'll fight until we can get that, whether it's in the form of a favorable settlement or a successful trial verdict.

We can handle all of your insurance and legal claims, allowing you to focus on your recovery or the care of a loved one. Contact us today if you've been the victim of a car accident in Harris County, Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Montgomery County, Liberty County, or anywhere in the state of Texas.

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Alvin Sexual Assault Lawyer Helps Victims Obtain Justice and Fair Compensation

Sexual abuse is a common offense that no one wants to talk about. In some cases, sexual assault is reported to authorities, and the police file criminal charges. But the victim-who may have to endure considerable trauma during interviews and testimony-gains no restitution for the harm they've suffered from this violent crime.

At DeKeyzer Law, we don't believe this is fair. We've built our practice on the principle of standing up against bullies to fight for justice and fair compensation for those hurt by others. That includes harm caused by negligence, such as in a car accident case, and harm caused deliberately, such as when someone commits a violent crime like sexual assault. We fight for fair compensation for victims of sexual abuse, and we do it in a way that preserves dignity, respect, and privacy to the greatest extent possible.

If you or a loved one have been the victim of sexual abuse, an Alvin sexual assault lawyer can help you obtain compensation to meet your future needs and provide justice and restitution for the mental anguish and pain you've suffered. No amount of money can erase the past wrongs, but exploring your legal options enables you to move forward toward a more positive future.

How Do You Know If You Need Legal Help?

Survivors of sexual assault and other forms of sexual abuse often harbor shame and guilt that can destroy their relationships and sense of self. The toll on mental and emotional health is tremendous.

Physical effects can linger as well, leading to lasting pain that haunts sexual abuse victims and can make it impossible to move forward with the life they had planned. In situations where sexual assault was committed by a trusted member of the church, victims can suffer intense spiritual harm as well.

It would be wonderful if the legal options included the ability to erase the wrongdoing and provide a clean slate for victims. Unfortunately, the remedies provided by our legal system are very limited. The criminal justice system can send the person who committed the abuse to prison, and the civil justice system can enable the victim to obtain monetary restitution. There isn't enough money in the world to make up for what you've suffered if you're the victim of sexual abuse. But by taking legal action against your abuser, you show that your rights matter, you achieve a measure of justice, and you gain resources that can help you meet your additional needs and build a better life for yourself going forward.

Consultations Are Confidential

If you're not sure you want to pursue legal remedies or that you're eligible for relief through the civil justice system, the best way to find out is to schedule a confidential consultation with an Alvin sexual assault lawyer. Holland and Meagan DeKeyzer know how difficult it can be to talk about these issues, and we offer a safe space to discuss the situation without judgment. Anything you say will be kept strictly confidential between you and the attorney, which is a legal and ethical safeguard designed to allow you to unburden your mind freely. You won't have to deal with administrative assistants but will speak only to your attorney.

Legal Options for Victims of Sexual Abuse in Texas

Victims of sexual assault and abuse have certain rights. While this includes the right to choose not to file a police report, the choice to do so enables the person who hurt you to continue their destructive behavior, and it could make it more difficult for you to pursue compensation. It is a good idea to consult an Alvin sexual assault lawyer who handles personal injury lawsuits for advice on how to proceed to preserve your rights. For instance, Texas law provides the right to have an attacker tested for HIV, but you cannot take advantage of that right if you don't report the attack.

Victims also have the right to prepare an impact statement and have the criminal court consider the attacker's impact on the victim's life when the court is determining a sentence or considering the attacker for parole. However, this does nothing to provide restitution for the victim.

When you are the victim of sexual assault or another violent crime, an experienced lawyer can help you explore legal options available through the civil justice system to obtain damages. This includes actions not only against the person who abused you but also others who allowed the attacks to occur through their negligence or other wrongful conduct. You may be able to seek monetary damages from:

The person responsible for the sexual abuse

The owner of the property where a sexual assault occurred if they failed to provide adequate security when they knew there was a risk of similar violent crime on the property

Institutions and organizations that failed to protect you from abuse while you were under their care

Individuals who enabled or allowed abuse to occur

Far too often, organizations turned a blind eye to abuse that was occurring to children trusted to the care of adults who violated them. It can take years for those who were subjected to sexual abuse to come to grips with what happened to them, and that's why Texas lawmakers recently extended the amount of time they have to file a claim.

How Is Sexual Assault Defined in Texas?

Texas criminal statutes define sexual assault as well as other types of violent crime considered to be sexual abuse. In addition, an experienced lawyer may be able to use legal precedent from previous civil lawsuits to show why a victim should be entitled to damages for other forms of abusive conduct that is sexual in nature.

Sexual Assault Under Section 22.011 of the Texas Penal Code

Texas criminal law defines sexual assault in Section 22.011 of the Texas Penal Code in the same way that the crime of rape is traditionally defined. The crime involves intentionally (or knowingly) contacting or penetrating sexual organs without the other person's consent. This statute covers a wide range of sexual actions, such as penetration of the mouth with a sexual organ.

This sexual conduct must be non-consensual to be considered sexual assault. However, it is important to note that many individuals are not legally capable of giving consent either because of their young age or because of a physical or mental condition (either permanent or temporary). Therefore, just the fact that someone hasn't objected to sexual activity does not mean it will not be legally considered sexual assault.

Moreover, if someone coerces another person into sexual activity by threatening them in any way or when one person is in a position of authority over the other or has a role that enables them to exploit the emotional dependency of the other person, then the activity is not considered consensual.

Without aggravating factors, sexual assault is usually penalized as a second-degree felony. Anyone convicted faces a minimum prison sentence of two years, up to a maximum of 20 years. They may also be fined up to $10,000. In addition to these criminal penalties, the perpetrator can be sued by the victim for civil damages with the assistance of an Alvin sexual assault lawyer.

Sexual assault is treated as a first-degree felony when circumstances turn the crime into an aggravated sexual assault. In that case, the minimum sentence increases to five years, and the maximum term extends to life in prison.

The factors that can cause sexual assault to be aggravated include:

The victim suffers serious bodily injury

The perpetrator attempts to kill the victim or another person

The perpetrator says or does something to make the victim fear that someone else will be subjected to trafficking, kidnapping, or serious injury

The perpetrator uses or shows a deadly weapon

More than one perpetrator is involved

The victim is given a drug or substance that prevents them from understanding or resisting sexual activity

The victim is under the age of 14

The victim is elderly or disabled

Since these factors cause the crime of sexual assault to be penalized more severely, an experienced lawyer can argue that when these factors are present in a civil lawsuit for damages, the victim should be entitled to much more compensation.

Other Crimes That Can Be Considered Sexual Abuse

When you've suffered physical, mental, or emotional abuse that has a sexual component, it may be possible for an Alvin sexual assault lawyer to seek damages on your behalf. When you can show that someone's actions violated criminal law, that generally makes it easier to show that a civil tort violation occurred. Some other Texas statutes involving sexual wrongdoing include:

Indecent assault (Texas Penal Code §21.012) This offense is similar to sexual assault except that it involves exposure or touching intimate body parts rather than more invasive penetration or contact.

Indecency with a child (Texas Penal Code §21.11) This offense involves sexual contact involving a child under the age of 17 that does not rise to the level of sexual assault.

Sexual coercion (Texas Penal Code §21.18) This involves threatening someone with certain negative consequences if they won't provide intimate photos, participate in sexual conduct, or money.

Indecent exposure (Texas Penal Code §21.08) -When this offense is committed by someone considered to be a sexually violent predator, it can be treated as a felony.

Remember that the legal options available under the civil justice system can hinge on definitions that may be different from criminal law, so it is important to talk to an attorney experienced in handling civil tort lawsuits for victims if you want to obtain personal justice against someone who committed sexual abuse against you.

Differences When Seeking Justice Under Civil Law

There are some key differences to keep in mind when you are working with an Alvin sexual assault lawyer to file a lawsuit against someone who committed or enabled the commission of sexual abuse. To begin with, the burden of proof is very different. In a criminal case, the government must prove "beyond a reasonable doubt" that the person accused committed the crime. This is a tough standard to reach because if the defense can introduce anything that creates some doubt, then the judge or jury cannot find the accused person guilty.

However, in a civil case, when you are seeking restitution from the person who harmed you, the burden of proof is much lower. Instead of proving your case beyond a reasonable doubt, you only have to prove your case by a preponderance of the evidence. In other words, you simply have to show that it was more likely than not that the actions occurred and caused you harm.
Because it is much easier to meet this burden of proof, an experienced lawyer can still recover damages for you in a civil lawsuit even if the person who hurt you was found not guilty in criminal court.

Length of Time to File a Civil Lawsuit for Sexual Abuse

Texas law establishes different deadlines for filing lawsuits in different situations. These are generally referred to as the statute of limitations.

For most personal injury lawsuits, the victim must file a claim no later than two years after the incident that hurt them. However, victims of sexual abuse generally have more time because of the traumatizing nature of the offense. In cases where the abusive conduct occurred when the victim was an adult, they generally must file a lawsuit within five years, although that period could potentially be extended if extenuating circumstances apply.

If the abusive conduct occurred while the victim was a child, then they may have as much as 30 years to file a claim for damages.

Find Out How We Can Help

If you suffered sexual assault or another form of sexual abuse, the dedicated team at DeKeyzer Law is ready to help you find the best remedies and relief so that you can obtain justice and move forward with your life. A knowledgeable Alvin sexual assault lawyer can explore the legal options with you and guide you step by step through the process of seeking restitution. We honor your confidence and instructions and won't encourage you to take actions you are uncomfortable with.

Call us at 713-904-4004 or contact us online for a confidential free consultation to learn about the assistance our team can provide.

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Alvin Workplace Accidents Lawyer Helps Victims of Construction Accidents and Other Job Injuries Recover Medical Bills and Much More

Statistics show that most people spend a third of their life at work. While you may be at home for more hours, a large percentage of the time at home is spent sleeping. So, if you're going to be injured in an accident, there's a very good chance that it will happen while you're at work.

This can make it much more likely that your accident will result in catastrophic injuries. Industries such as construction and oil and gas are known for their hazardous work conditions. Still, the fact is that workers also frequently suffer serious injuries on other job sites such as big-box stores and even standard office settings.

Dealing with the insurance company after a workplace accident is usually a frustrating experience at best because companies often try to do all they can to avoid paying claims. They may wrongfully deny coverage for accident victims or delay paying or responding for unreasonably long periods of time. This is one reason it can be so helpful to consult an Alvin workplace accident lawyer as soon as possible after an injury on the job. At DeKeyzer Law, we understand exactly how insurance companies operate so we know how to get accident victims the resources they need to cover medical bills, lost wages, and to meet other needs.

Common Types of Workplace Accidents

Regardless of your work setting, there are many situations where you face the risk of serious injuries, often without realizing it. Construction accidents often involve falling from great heights or being crushed by falling objects. However, administrative assistants working in offices can suffer debilitating back injuries if a chair collapses or they fall while reaching for a file. Grocery store stockers and teachers are frequently hit by objects falling from shelves. A workplace accident can happen anywhere in Alvin, particularly when someone has been negligent in fulfilling their obligations to protect the safety of those around them.

As a legal team dedicated to helping accident victims get fair compensation for their losses, here are some of the most common types of workplace accidents that we see:

Falls: Often caused by slipping on a slick surface or tripping over an unexpected hazard, falls are one of the most frequent and often the deadliest types of workplace accidents. Falls can result in spinal cord injuries, leading to paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, and other devastating consequences.

Overexertion causing bodily reaction: One of the ways workers are most frequently injured at work is through overexertion-doing more than the body is capable of sustaining. Overexertion often results in debilitating back injuries.

Transportation accidents: Workers are injured in various ways in transportation accidents, whether involving cars on public roads, trucks at warehouse facilities, or specialized workplace vehicles.

Contact with equipment and objects: Many construction accidents as well as accidents in the manufacturing, agriculture, and retail industries involve injuries caused by impact or harmful contact with objects and equipment. This includes not only situations where a moving object strikes a worker but also where a worker is pushed onto an object or part of a worker's body is crushed in equipment.

Exposure to harmful substances or environments: This includes exposure to electricity, radiation, temperature extremes, pressure changes, infectious diseases, oxygen deficiency, and even traumatic or stressful events

Violent conduct: Fighting causes more workplace injuries than most people realize. It may occur between co-workers or between workers and customers or third parties. In addition, those who work with animals in any capacity can be injured by an attack.

Fires and explosions: Any workplace can be vulnerable to fire or be at risk of an explosion. Accident victims often find their injuries are increased because escape routes have been blocked or emergency equipment is not functioning properly.

These are just a small sample of the types of accidents that happen in Alvin workplaces. Any time you are injured at work, you may have the right to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other losses, but it can take some intense legal work to finally obtain what you deserve.

What Causes Workplace Accidents?

Except in cases where someone deliberately attacks you at work, most of the time, when a worker is injured on the job, it is because someone failed to act responsibly, and their negligent conduct led to an accident. Someone can be negligent by doing something they shouldn't have or failing to do something that they should.

Often, the negligent actions of more than one person combine to create the setting for an accident. When this is the case, each action may be analyzed so a percentage of fault can be attributed to each person. For instance, if someone fell off scaffolding when the railing became unattached, the fault might be allocated to the company that made or assembled the scaffolding and the person responsible for performing safety checks on the scaffolding. Construction accidents often involve a combination of factors and more than one responsible party.

Workplace accidents are often caused by factors such as:

Inadequate lighting: This is one of the most common and yet most frequently overlooked causes of workplace accidents in Alvin.

Failure to provide appropriate training for potentially hazardous situations: To save time and cut costs, employers often neglect to train workers, and this can lead to dangerous conditions that put them and others at risk.

Fatigue/overwork: Supervisors need to be aware of the dangers and insist on regular breaks. Instead, they often push workers to exceed their physical and mental limits.

Expecting one worker to handle a job meant for two or more: Many workers suffer back injuries by lifting or carrying objects that are too heavy.

Failing to warn about slick surfaces: Surfaces that are newly cleaned, wet, icy, or otherwise made slippery require warnings, proper footwear or possibly modification to make them safe.

Failing to provide property safety equipment for handling hazardous materials: Supervisors need to prepare all data sheets, provide appropriate protection for workers, and train them in safe practices when handling hazardous materials or equipment.

These factors lead to additional risks on job sites that are already dangerous, which is one reason construction accidents happen so frequently. An experienced Alvin workplace accident lawyer can investigate to determine the cause of a workplace accident and those responsible so that the appropriate insurance company will have no justifiable reason to avoid paying claims.

Types of Compensation Available for Workplace Accidents

The circumstances surrounding a workplace accident determine the types of compensation that may be available. For instance, if you are an independent contractor rather than an employee, your recovery might be based on a personal injury lawsuit, but if you are an employee, you might be seeking recovery through workers' compensation insurance. If some or all of your injuries were caused by someone other than your employer or something under the control of your employer, you may have the option of bringing a lawsuit against that person, which affects your options for recovering compensation.

In a Texas workers' compensation case, you do not need to prove that your employer (or anyone else) was negligent in any way. This simplifies your case, although you still will probably need to work with an Alvin workplace accident lawyer to get the insurance company to pay the claim. When a workplace injury is covered under workers' compensation, the injured employees can receive coverage of medical bills (when handled appropriately) and compensation to make up for a percentage of the wages lost due to time off work. When a workplace accident leads to permanent loss of bodily functions, additional compensation may be available.

For workplace accidents not covered by workers' compensation, accident victims must collect and present evidence to prove that the employer or another party is liable for negligence. This can be extremely difficult to prove, but a skilled Alvin workplace accident lawyer will be able to assist in seeking evidence and making persuasive legal arguments to prove to the insurance company or to the court why the worker is entitled to full compensation. In this situation, compensation includes not only money for medical bills and lost income but also funds to make up for pain, suffering, mental anguish, and other effects of the injuries.

In some cases, even when an accident involves a worker covered by workers' compensation insurance, it will also be possible for a workplace accident lawyer in Alvin to file a lawsuit against a third party whose actions contributed to the injuries. For instance, if a delivery driver was injured in a car accident involving a drunk driver, they might be entitled to some recovery through workers' compensation and some through a lawsuit against the at-fault driver. Or, in construction accidents, it may be possible to bring claims against outside companies that manufactured or maintained equipment that turned out to be faulty.

Talk to an Alvin Workplace Accident Lawyer at DeKeyzer Law for a Free Case Evaluation

Workplace accidents are scary, and they can cause tremendous worry for everyone in the family. Allow Holland and Meagan DeKeyzer to help you during this difficult time. We work to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation available in your situation. However, it is important to act quickly to avoid mistakes that could interfere with your recovery and to gather evidence to show liability. So call us at 713-904-4004 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation with an Alvin workplace accident lawyer at DeKeyzer Law.

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