Workplace injuries can devastate a family financially. If you are relying entirely on workers' compensation, you may have claims beyond workers' comp benefits. Texas is the only state where most private employers can choose whether to carry workers' compensation coverage — and even when coverage exists, it rarely pays everything an injured worker is owed.
We represent injured workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where construction sites, distribution centers, industrial facilities, and commercial properties create serious workplace hazards every day. If a contractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer, or another outside party contributed to your injury, you may have a separate personal injury claim on top of any workers' comp benefits.
We offer free consultations and represent workplace injury victims on a contingency basis. Call 817-221-8888 today.
How We Help
- Investigate construction, industrial, and warehouse accidents to identify every party whose negligence contributed to the injury — not just your direct employer.
- Identify and pursue claims against negligent contractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, and other responsible third parties.
- Preserve machine, equipment, and scene evidence before it is lost, repaired, or disposed of.
- Coordinate workers' comp and third-party claims strategically to protect your recovery and account for any carrier subrogation rights.
- Document long-term disability, lost earning capacity, and the full financial impact of your injury on your life and family.
Compensation You May Be Owed
- Medical treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation
- Lost wages and future earning capacity
- Permanent disability or impairment
- Pain and suffering (not recoverable through workers' comp alone)
- Third-party damages beyond workers' comp limits
- Wrongful death compensation for families of workers killed on the job
Workplace Injury Lawyers Serving North Texas
We represent injured workers throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Select your city for local information about workplace injury claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
My employer says I can only get workers' comp. Is that true?
Not always. If your employer carries workers' compensation coverage, that is usually the main remedy against that employer for an ordinary workplace injury. But it does not prevent claims against negligent third parties. If a contractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer, delivery company, or another outside party contributed to what happened, you may have a separate personal injury claim in addition to your workers' comp case.
What if my employer does not have workers' compensation insurance?
Texas does not require most private employers to carry workers' comp. If your employer opted out, you may be able to sue them directly for negligence, which may allow broader damages than workers' comp benefits alone, depending on the facts of your case.
Can I be fired for filing a workers' comp claim?
No. Texas law makes it illegal for employers to retaliate against you for filing a workers' comp claim. If you are fired, demoted, or punished for exercising your rights, you may have an additional retaliation claim. Contact us right away.
Can I bring a third-party claim if I'm already receiving workers' comp?
Yes. In Texas, workers' comp does not prevent you from pursuing a claim against a third party that caused or contributed to your injury. But these cases have to be coordinated carefully because the workers' compensation carrier may have reimbursement or subrogation rights tied to any recovery. We handle both sides strategically so you do not make a costly mistake.
How long do I have to report a workplace injury in Texas?
In Texas, you generally have 30 days from the date of the injury to report it to your employer under the workers' compensation system. For occupational diseases or conditions that develop over time, the clock typically runs from when you knew or should have known the condition was work-related. Missing that window can affect your ability to receive benefits. Report the injury as soon as possible and call us before any deadline passes.
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