Victims can seek compensation for Austin workplace accidents

December 19, 2012by Aaron Allison

A number of employees and workers suffer from workplace-related injuries and illnesses every year in Austin, Texas. The occurrence of the workplace accidentis not uncommon, particularly in private industries.

According to the yearly Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, which is produced by the Texas Department of Insurance, the overall rate of workplace injuries and illnesses was unchanged in 2011, but many specific industries saw accident rates increase. According to the report, private workplaces in Texas witnessed 196,642 non-fatal injuries and illnesses in 2011.

Aaron Allison