Employment Issues After a Personal Injury
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Employment Issues After a Personal Injury
Do you need legal help?
Attorney Chavez has excellent character and is truly honest and caring. The empathy his staff has shown me during my devastating time has made me feel like I am a member of their own family. I wish this law firm nothing but the best for showing such integrity.
– Luis Amador
Mr. Chávez is an excellent attorney and very professional. He solved my case and exceeded my expectations! If you need legal help regarding a wrongful termination, he is the best attorney for that!
– Maria Terrazas
My experience with Mr. Chavez was nothing but great! Him and his staff are very helpful and were always ready to answer any questions I had. The whole process was smooth and he fought real hard to get me a good settlement. I highly recommend the Chavez Law Firm. You will not be disappointed
– Adriana Solis
Mr. Chavez and all of his staff are 100% professional and dedicated to resolving a problem you may have. I highly recommend them if you have been put in a bad situation. Mr. Chavez takes a personal interest directly in your case and always remains in contact. I have a deep respect for this firm!
– Steve Hendrix
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ENRIQUE CHAVEZ, JR
El Paso Trial Lawyer
Born and raised in El Paso, Enrique has represented hundreds of personal injury clients throughout the state of Texas. His interest in law began at the age of four, when his father explained to him that lawyers help people by defending them when wrongs are committed against them. It was the encouragement of Enrique’s father, Enrique Sr., which drove Enrique to become a lawyer and fight to rectify the wrongs committed against his clients through the legal system.
Employment Issues After a Personal Injury
With Law Offices in El Paso
If you are having employment issues after a personal injury, contact the experienced El Paso employment law attorneys at Chavez Law Firm to receive the compensation you deserve.
You May Have Two Cases!
According to federal law, employees that have been injured must be given time to recover and provided with the necessary accommodations when they return to work.
If you’ve been injured, you may be in the process of filing a personal injury claim to recover damages; however, you may also have to file a lawsuit against your employment for disability discrimination.
To find out if you have two cases, please contact our firm right away. We focus our practice on both personal injury and employment law, so our team of attorneys is uniquely equipped to handle all aspects of your case.
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What Laws Protect Me from Getting Fired for an Injury?
There are a number of federal acts that protect employees who have injuries that affect their ability to work.
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): allows employees to take twelve weeks of unpaid leave for a serious health condition for themselves or close family members.
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): protects disabled persons from being wrongfully excluded and requires employers to make the necessary accommodations for disabled employees.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the government agency that enforces these and other employment laws.
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At Chavez Law Firm, we are passionate about upholding your rights. If your employer has fired you after you were injured, then you need to contact our firm right away.
We can discuss your situation and compile documentation proving that you were subjected to disability discrimination. Our goal is to first settle your case outside of court, but we will not hesitate to litigate when necessary.
Don’t wait until it’s too late to act. Get in touch with us today.
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“Chavez Law. Very professional, friendly and effective personal attention by Mr Chavez. He won my case and we settled out of Court for a very considerable amount. Highly recomended.”
– Douglas B.
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