The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill that will potentially make it easier for independent contractors to receive workers’ compensation from property owners if they are injured on the job.
The bill just barely passed by majority in the Texas House by a vote of 73-71, and it overturned a previous law that shielded property owners against lawsuits brought by contract workers. The workers’ compensation bill will now be passed on to the Senate for approval so that it can be made a law.
In the past, property owners could not be sued for additional damages if a contract worker was seriously injured on the job as a result of their neglect. The new bill will change the law so that contract workers can recover the compensation they deserve.
Workers’ compensation claims are complex and difficult to handle. If you are a contract worker that has suffered an injury on the job, an experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help you receive the reimbursement you deserve.
If you or your loved one has a workers’ compensation claim in the Jersey City, New Jersey area, please contact the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone, P.C. today to schedule a free consultation.
