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Houston Work Injury Lawyer

Baytown, Galveston & Houston Work Injury Claims

Employers have a duty to keep employees safe. But even when the strictest safety measures are taken, a Houston work injury accident can happen. The job injury lawyers at Marc Whitehead & Associates have extensive experience handling many different types of workers compensation claims. They strive to hold employers and third parties responsible when a worker suffers severe or permanent injury.

Types of Houston Work Injury Claims:

Asbestos

Asbestos is a fiber that has been widely used throughout the country in building and construction. After asbestos was repeatedly linked to a number of health problems, many asbestos products were banned by the Environmental Protection Agency and its use drastically restricted. Because many manufacturers continued to use asbestos despite the restrictions, asbestos fibers can still be found in many locations, including old homes, schools, shingles, paints, flooring, and others. When the asbestos fibers are disturbed during construction or renovation, they become airborne and dangerous when inhaled. Asbestos injury is difficult to detect, as it often has no symptoms. Years after asbestos exposure, patients develop chest cancer, abdominal cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer.

If you believe you or someone you know suffered injury after asbestos exposure, call or email Marc Whitehead & Associates right away. You and your family may be entitled to collect substantial money damages.

Silicosis

Silicosis is a potentially fatal form of lung disease that results after exposure to the mineral silica. Silica dust containing crystalline silica causes irreversible damage to the lungs after inhalation. Many industries failed to limit silica levels, putting workers at risk for developing silicosis. Cases of silicosis development on the job have occurred with construction workers, rock drillers, miners, tunnelers, foundry workers, agriculture workers, stone or clay workers, sandblasters, and others. Anyone who has worked around airborne particles of crystalline silica is at risk for developing chronic, accelerated, or acute silicosis. Symptoms of silicosis include cough, fatigue, chest pain, fever, loss of appetite and shortness of breath.

If you've been diagnosed with silicosis, or think you are at risk for developing the disease, contact an experienced Houston personal injury lawyer at Marc Whitehead & Associates today. You may be entitled to collect money damages from the manufacturer or employer that put you at risk.

Welding Rod Claims

Welding rod fumes are dangerous, potentially life threatening emissions that can cause severe injury to welders and pipefitters with even small amounts of exposure to toxic manganese. The inhalation of manganese damages the brain function that controls body movements and emotions. Recent studies of welding rod fume effects have shown a link between Parkinson's Disease and the emissions. Development of some mood disorders may also be linked to welding rod fumes.

If you've been exposed to welding rod fumes, and developed Parkinson's Disease or a related injury, you should seek the advice of an experienced Texas welding rod attorney. You may be entitled to collect money damages from an employer or welding rod manufacturer. Call or email Marc Whitehead & Associates today for a free Houston work injury case evaluation.

Maritime Accidents

If you or someone you know suffered injury while working on a ship or boat, you may be entitled to compensation above and beyond worker's compensation benefits under the federal Jones Act. If your injury was a result of someone's negligence, the Texas maritime attorneys at Marc Whitehead & Associates can help you recover significant money damages from an employer. The Jones Act also protects families of seamen injured or killed while working on a vessel and provides financial compensation to beneficiaries.

If you or someone you love was injured or killed in a maritime accident, call or email the experienced Texas maritime attorneys at Marc Whitehead & Associates.

Railroad Accidents

Railroad accidents can cause severe and debilitating injuries such as brain damage, paralysis, and head and spinal injury. Railroad employees who are hurt on the job are entitled to recover money damages from their employer under the Federal Employer's Liability Act. Compensation can include medical expenses, ongoing therapy, lost income, pain and suffering, and future income. Families of railroad workers killed while on the job are entitled to collect a number of additional damages. Examples of injuries that result from railroad accidents include, but are not limited to, sprains, fractures, head trauma, brain damage, paralysis, and, in extreme cases, death. Victims of railroad accidents may be entitled to damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity.

If you or someone in your family was injured or killed while working for a railroad, let the Houston work injury lawyers at Marc Whitehead & Associates assemble a strong case for compensation. Call or email us today for your free legal case evaluation.

Houston Work Injury Third Party Liability Claims

When we think of a Houston work injury, most people think of workers' compensation. However, just because you were injured at work doesn't mean you have to settle for workers' compensation.

Under Texas law, if you are injured at work as the result of the negligence of a third party other than your employer, you may have a claim outside of workers' compensation against that third party. The skilled job injury lawyers at Marc Whitehead & Associates will let you know your rights and help you get the money you need after an injury. If you were injured on the job or while performing an occupational duty, you may be entitled to collect medical care compensation, disability income payments, future earning potential, and additional damages for pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love was injured at work because of the negligence of someone other your employer, please email or call the experienced Houston work injury lawyers at Marc Whitehead & Associates. We will review your claim and help you get the compensation you deserve.

Houston Work Injury Non-Subscriber Claims

Companies that opt not to subscribe to state worker's compensation policies can be difficult to deal with when a Houston work injury occurs. Although these non-subscribing companies are required to maintain an injury benefits policy, it may be tricky to collect when you become injured. The job injury lawyers at Marc Whitehead & Associates have dealt with hundreds of non-subscriber employees to get injured workers the benefits they deserve. We'll help you collect for medical expenses, lost income, future income, disability and long-term care.

If you've been injured and your employer does not subscribe to state worker's compensation, contact an experienced Texas non-subscriber attorney today. For experienced workers compensation assistance, call or email a Houston worker injury lawyer at Marc Whitehead & Associates. We will review your claim and help you get the compensation you deserve.

If you need knowledgeable, quality personal injury legal advice, trust the Houston personal injury attorneys at Marc Whitehead & Associates.

Call or email us today for a FREE personal injury case evaluation in Houston

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