San Antonio Lawyers for Victims of Disability Discrimination
The American With Disabilities Act prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified disabled people in hiring, promotions, firing and other conditions of your employment. However, many employers and disabled workers still have disputes over issues such as what is discrimination and what is meant by a reasonable accommodation.
At Kocurek & Krudop, P.C., in San Antonio, our lawyers represent disabled employees in disputes with their employers in central and south Texas. If you think you have been discriminated against on the basis of your disability, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
What is a Disability?
A disability is any physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. You must have a record of your disability or be regarded as having an impairment. Temporary impairments such as a broken leg may or may not be considered disabilities under the ADA. Our lawyers are experienced in ADA case law and help explain the law as it applies to your condition.
What is a Reasonable Accommodation?
Employers are required to make accommodations for your disability as long as it would not create an undue hardship on the business. The court will consider factors such as your employer's size and financial resources in determining whether an accommodation is reasonable.
Examples of reasonable accommodations include:
- Making your workplace accessible
- Restructuring your job or modifying your work schedule
- Acquiring equipment or modifying existing equipment so it is usable by someone with your disability
Compensation in disability discrimination cases may include lost wages (past and future), mental anguish damages, attorney fees, and other monetary damages.
Learn more: Are you a victim of employer retaliation such as termination or demotion for complaining about disability discrimination?
Contact Our Attorneys
To schedule a consultation with an employment law attorney at our firm, call us locally at 210-767-2472, toll free at 888-694-8507 or fill out our contact form online. Our office is located in San Antonio, Texas.
