Category Archives: Workers Compensation

Workplace injuries can happen anywhere in Texas—from oil fields and factories to retail stores, hospitals, schools, warehouses, and construction sites. Even office workers face risks that can lead to serious long-term medical problems. While some injuries happen in sudden accidents, others develop slowly over time from repetitive t[...]

The first 48 hours after a workplace injury are the most important. What you do—and what you avoid doing—can affect your medical recovery, job security, eligibility for benefits, and the strength of your legal case. Many employers and insurance companies move quickly after an injury, gathering evidence, assigning company-selec[...]

Employee monitoring and workplace surveillance have become increasingly common across Texas. From retail stores and warehouses to corporate offices, delivery companies, health facilities, and industrial job sites, employers are using more tools than ever to watch workers throughout the day. Some monitoring is meant to improve safety,[...]

Minor workplace injuries happen every day — small cuts, muscle strains, slip-and-catch moments, or soreness that appears after lifting or repetitive movements. Because these situations feel manageable, many workers convince themselves there’s no reason to report the issue. They may worry about slowing operations, appearing ove[...]

When you get hurt at work in Texas—especially if your employer is a non-subscriber—your injury benefits plan becomes one of the most important documents you will ever read. These plans outline what benefits you may receive, what your employer is responsible for, and what rules you must follow to keep your claim active. The pro[...]

When a worker is injured on the job, the immediate focus is on medical care and reporting the incident. But when it comes to proving how the injury occurred, few types of evidence are as powerful as witness testimony. Whether the incident happened in a warehouse, retail store, construction site, restaurant, plant, delivery route, [...]

Dealing with a workplace injury can be overwhelming, but it's important to remember that you’re not alone. Our experienced work injury lawyer can provide the support and relief you need during this challenging time. We will advocate for you, ensuring your rights are safeguarded, and you receive fair compensation. When should you[...]

When going about your day or at work, accidents may happen due to your own mistakes or the negligence of others. When you suffer an injury while working, you might think you can file a personal injury claim against your employer, but this is not always the case. Under Texas law, injured employees file workers' compensation claims, wh[...]

Employers have a duty to provide a safe working environment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) goes a long way toward keeping workers safe. However, as often seen, employers want to save money and minimize spending, so they may fail to provide PPE or provide equipment that is not up to industry standard. What happens when an[...]

Accidents and injuries, including fatal ones, happen far too often in the workplace. Nationally, a worker is injured on the job every 7 seconds, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). The agency reported that in 2022, the number of preventable work deaths increased by 5%, totaling 4,695, and work-related injuries requiring m[...]