Texas Workplace Injury Representation
Texas is unique—employers can opt out of workers' compensation. This creates different legal options for injured workers. Whether your employer has workers' comp or is a non-subscriber, we understand both systems and work for fair compensation.
Our Focus
Workplace injury representation
Texas workplace injuries involve unique legal considerations. Texas allows employers to opt out of workers' compensation, creating two different legal systems for injured workers. Understanding which system applies to your case is essential for pursuing appropriate compensation.
Our attorneys handle workplace injury cases under both workers' compensation and non-subscriber systems. We work to protect your interests and pursue fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages resulting from workplace accidents.
Construction Sites
Falls, equipment accidents, and other construction-related injuries.
Industrial Facilities
Manufacturing, oil and gas, and other industrial workplace accidents.
Legal Framework
Non-subscriber vs workers compensation
Texas is the only state where employers can completely opt out of workers' compensation. This creates two different legal systems with different rights and procedures.
| Comparison | Workers Compensation | Non-Subscriber Lawsuit |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Lawsuit | Cannot sue employer | Full negligence lawsuit available |
| Damage Recovery | Limited to medical and wage replacement | Pain, suffering, and full damages |
| Decision Process | Administrative hearing | Jury trial available |
| Recovery Limits | Statutory benefit caps | No caps on actual damages |
Common Injuries
Workplace injuries we handle
Different industries present unique workplace hazards. We represent injured workers across all Texas industries.
Construction Injuries
- •Falls from heights
- •Struck by falling objects
- •Electrocution
- •Caught between equipment
- •Scaffold collapses
- •Crane accidents
Manufacturing Injuries
- •Machine entanglement
- •Chemical exposure
- •Repetitive stress injuries
- •Burns and explosions
- •Forklift accidents
- •Conveyor belt incidents
Oil & Gas Injuries
- •Blowout injuries
- •H₂S exposure
- •Equipment failures
- •Transportation accidents
- •Fire and explosions
- •Confined space incidents
General Workplace
- •Slip and fall accidents
- •Vehicle collisions
- •Lifting injuries
- •Workplace violence
- •Heat-related illness
- •Toxic exposure
Legal Protections
Understanding Texas workplace law
Texas workplace injury law provides protections for injured workers through both workers' compensation and tort law systems.
Employer Choice
Texas allows employers to choose whether to carry workers' compensation insurance. Employers who opt out are called "non-subscribers" and face different liability rules.
Workers' Compensation System
The workers' compensation system provides medical benefits and wage replacement without requiring proof of fault. The process involves administrative proceedings rather than traditional lawsuits.
Non-Subscriber Lawsuits
When employers don't carry workers' compensation, injured workers may file traditional negligence lawsuits. These cases allow recovery for pain, suffering, and other damages not available in workers' compensation.
Third-Party Claims
Even with workers' compensation coverage, injured workers may have claims against third parties whose negligence contributed to the accident, such as equipment manufacturers or contractors.
Injured at work in Texas?
Whether your employer has workers' compensation or is a non-subscriber, we understand Texas workplace injury law and work to protect your interests.