Workplace Injuries

When you are injured on the job, the physical pain is only the beginning. Medical bills accumulate, paychecks stop, and the stress of an uncertain future weighs on you and your family. Workers’ compensation provides a safety net, but for serious injuries, it often falls short of covering the true cost of what you have lost.

At Maples, Connick & Brendel, we help injured workers understand their full range of legal options and pursue the maximum compensation available — including claims that go beyond workers’ comp.

When Workers’ Comp Is Not Enough

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system designed to provide basic medical coverage and partial wage replacement for workers injured on the job. But it has significant limitations. It does not cover pain and suffering. Wage replacement is typically only a fraction of your actual earnings. It may not fully cover long-term disability or future medical needs. And it does not hold anyone accountable for the conditions that caused your injury.

When a third party’s negligence contributed to your workplace injury, you may have a separate civil claim that provides access to full compensation, including pain and suffering, full lost wages, and future earning capacity.

Third-Party Workplace Injury Claims

Third-party claims may be available when your injury was caused by a contractor, subcontractor, or vendor on your work site. A defective product, machine, or piece of equipment. A property owner’s failure to maintain safe premises. A negligent driver who caused an wreck while you were working. Toxic exposure caused by a chemical manufacturer or distributor.

These claims are separate from workers’ compensation and can be pursued simultaneously.

Industries We Serve

We represent workers across a range of industries common to the Gulf Coast, including oil and gas and petrochemical facilities, maritime and port operations, manufacturing and warehousing, transportation and commercial driving, healthcare, retail, and hospitality.

Each industry carries unique risks and may involve specific legal frameworks. For example, maritime workers may be covered under the Jones Act or the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act rather than state workers’ compensation. We understand these distinctions and advise each client on the best path forward.

Taking Action

If you have been seriously injured at work, do not assume workers’ compensation is your only option. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss whether additional claims may be available in your case. We can review the circumstances of your injury and help you understand the full scope of your legal rights.