https://www.schmidtandclark.com/fork-lift-injuryForklifts are a common sight in a variety of different workplaces, from manufacturing to warehousing and even the military. If your job involves operating heavy machinery such as a forklift, it is important that you receive adequate training and any necessary licensing. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) governs workplace forklift training in the...

Many of Austin’s employees can return to their previous jobs after a work-related injury. But those same employees find that once they are back at work, their injuries become aggravated by repetitive work activities. These activities create further damage to pre-existing injuries and may cause employees to incur additional medical bills. If you have a...

If I Already Have a Workers’ Comp Claim, Why Would I Want to Make a Third Party Claim?

Austin workers comp lawyer Aaron Allison explains the difference between a workers comp and third party claim and why you would consider each one. For more information, call (512) 474-8346. Video Transcription: Workers comp only pays a portion of your lost wages. Workers comp pays most of the medical. Under workers comp, in workers comp...

Is It Illegal for Employers to Retaliate Against an Employee Who Was Injured on the Job?

Is it legal for my employer to retaliate against me if I suffer a work injury? Austin work injury attorney Aaron Allison discusses employee retaliation. For more information, call (512) 474-8346. Video Transcription: Under Texas employment law, an employer can’t retaliate against you because of an on-the-job injury. If an employer terminates you for being...

What if You Are Injured on the Job and Your Employer Does Not Have Workers’ Comp Insurance?

Austin workers comp lawyer Aaron Allison discusses your options for recovering damages for your injuries if you are injured at work with no workers’ comp insurance. For more information, call (512) 474-8346. Video Transcription: Well, if you’re injured on the job for a non-subscribing employer, most of the non-subscribing employers will have what’s called an...

What Kind of Injuries Do You See in Construction Accident Cases?

What types of injuries happen often in construction accident cases? Austin personal injury attorney Aaron Allison explains. For more information, call (512) 474-8346. Video Transcription: The scope of injuries that you would typically see in a construction accident is fractures, fractures with surgical intervention, torn tissue, blown knees, blown shoulders, blown hips, spinal injuries and...

When a Construction Worker Is Injured and Goes to the Hospital What Should They Do First?

What should I do if I have suffered a construction injury on the job? Austin construction accident attorney Aaron Allison explains. For more information, call (512) 474-8346. Video Transcription: Most of the time I’m contacted while the injured person is in the hospital. I’m either contacted by a family member or the injured person themselves....