Texas Workplace Injury Lawyer | On-the-Job Accident Attorneys
How Our Texas Workplace Injury Attorneys Fight For Maximum Compensation
We leverage decades of experience and substantial resources to:
Thoroughly Investigate
We document unsafe conditions, OSHA violations, and negligent practices that contributed to your workplace accident.
Identify All Liable Parties
We determine whether third parties share responsibility for your workplace injuries under Texas law.
Document Damages
We work with medical experts, economists, and life-care planners to calculate the full impact of your on-the-job injuries.
Navigate Complex Claims
We handle the intricate legal procedures involved in Texas workplace injury cases, including the interplay between workers’ compensation and third-party claims.
Negotiate Aggressively
Our reputation as successful trial attorneys often motivates defendants to offer fair settlements to injured workers.
Litigate When Necessary
If a reasonable settlement isn’t forthcoming, we have the experience and resources to take your workplace injury case to trial.
Common Workplace Safety Violations We Investigate in Texas
Our case experience covers workplace accidents resulting from:
- Inadequate training and supervision of workers
- Failure to provide proper safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Violations of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards
- Dangerous equipment and machinery without proper guards
- Improper maintenance procedures and equipment failures
- Lack of fall protection in construction and industrial settings
- Chemical and toxic substance exposure without proper ventilation
- Negligent hiring practices and insufficient background checks
- Excessive worker fatigue from illegal scheduling practices
Understanding Your Legal Rights After a Texas Workplace Injury
Workplace injury claims can follow different legal paths depending on your situation in Texas:
- Workers’ Compensation Claims: In most states, workers’ compensation provides limited benefits regardless of fault, but restricts your ability to sue your employer directly.
- Non-Subscriber Claims: In Texas, employers who opt out of workers’ compensation can be sued directly for negligence, often resulting in greater compensation for injured workers.
- Third-Party Claims: When someone other than your employer (contractors, equipment manufacturers, property owners) contributes to your injury, you may pursue additional compensation through personal injury claims.
- Our Texas workplace accident attorneys carefully analyze your case to identify all potential sources of recovery and maximize your compensation.
Texas Workplace Injury Lawyers Handling Serious On-the-Job Accident Claims
Our attorneys handle all types of workplace injury cases across various industries throughout Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico:
- Construction site accidents and falls
- Manufacturing injuries and industrial accidents
- Warehouse and distribution center accidents
- Industrial equipment malfunctions
- Electrical injuries and electrocutions
- Falls from heights and scaffolding collapses
- Struck-by accidents involving heavy equipment
- Crushing injuries in industrial settings
- Toxic exposure and chemical burns
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Heavy machinery accidents
Understanding OSHA Regulations and Texas Workplace Safety Standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes and enforces safety standards across industries. Our workplace injury attorneys have in-depth knowledge of these regulations and how they apply to your case:
- Industry-specific safety requirements for Texas workplaces
- Employer obligations for training and supervision
- Required safety equipment and procedures
- Record-keeping and incident reporting requirements
- Employee rights to safe working conditions
When employers violate these standards and workers are injured as a result, we use these violations to establish negligence and liability.
Understanding OSHA Regulations and Texas Workplace Safety Standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes and enforces safety standards across industries. Our workplace injury attorneys have in-depth knowledge of these regulations and how they apply to your case:
- Industry-specific safety requirements for Texas workplaces
- Employer obligations for training and supervision
- Required safety equipment and procedures
- Record-keeping and incident reporting requirements
- Employee rights to safe working conditions
When employers violate these standards and workers are injured as a result, we use these violations to establish negligence and liability.
Compensation Available for Injured Workers in Texas
Texas Workers’ Compensation Benefits
- Medical treatment costs for workplace injuries
- Temporary income benefits (a percentage of lost wages)
- Impairment income benefits for permanent injuries
- Supplemental income benefits for severe disabilities
- Death benefits for surviving family members of fatal workplace accidents
Third-Party and Non-Subscriber Claims in Texas
- Full medical expenses (past and future)
- Complete lost wages and loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering from workplace injuries
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- Physical impairment and disfigurement
- Loss of consortium and companionship
- Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence
The McFarlane Law Advantage for Texas Oilfield Injury Cases
What sets our oilfield injury practice apart:
OSHA Knowledge
We understand how safety violations contribute to workplace accidents and how to leverage these violations in your case.
Experience
Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for injured Texas workers.
Trial Success
Our courtroom experience often leads to better settlements without the need for trial.
Resources
We advance all costs associated with investigating and litigating your workplace accident case.
Medical Expertise
We work with top medical specialists who can properly diagnose and document your workplace injuries.
Texas Workplace Injury Locations We Serve
Our workplace accident attorneys represent injured workers throughout:
- Houston-Galveston Metro Area: Manufacturing, port operations, chemical facilities
- Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex: Construction, warehousing, transportation
- San Antonio and Austin: Healthcare, manufacturing, service industries
- Corpus Christi and Gulf Coast: Refineries, chemical plants, shipping
- West Texas: Oil and gas, agriculture, construction
- East Texas: Manufacturing, timber, healthcare
- Central Texas: Manufacturing, government, healthcare
- Rio Grande Valley: Agriculture, manufacturing, logistics
Texas Industries We Serve With Workplace Injury Representation
Our attorneys have successfully represented injured workers across numerous industries in Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico:
- Construction and heavy industrial
- Manufacturing and fabrication
- Oil and gas operations
- Transportation and logistics
- Healthcare and medical facilities
- Agriculture and ranching
- Retail and service industries
- Public utilities and municipal workers
- We understand the unique hazards, regulations, and
- practices in each industry and how they affect workplace
- injury claims in Texas.
Workplace Injury Case Results: Multimillion-Dollar Verdicts and Settlements
$12.5M
Verdict
Construction site fall resulting in traumatic brain injury in Houston, Texas
$8.3M
Settlement
Manufacturing equipment malfunction causing amputation in Dallas, Texas
$6.7M
Recovery
Electrical burns from unsafe wiring at commercial construction site in San Antonio, Texas
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Workplace Injury Claims
Can I be fired for filing a workers' compensation claim in Texas?
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
- Austin Bar Association
Can I sue a third party if I'm already receiving workers' compensation in Texas?
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How long do I have to file a workplace injury claim in Texas?
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How much is my Texas truck accident case worth?
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Contact Our Texas Workplace Injury Attorneys Today
If you’ve been injured on the job anywhere in Texas, Louisiana, or New Mexico, don’t face your employer and their insurance company alone. Contact McFarlane Law for a free, confidential consultation to understand your rights and options.
Call (512) 222-4900 or complete our contact form to speak with an experienced workplace injury attorney. With offices throughout Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico, we’re ready to fight for the compensation you deserve.
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