Were You Injured In A Industrial Accident?
At the Hollingsworth Law Firm, our experienced Houston industrial law lawyers know that our Texas economy is supported by inherently dangerous industries like oil and gas production and refining, construction, and agriculture.
These industries require the use of heavy equipment that is often compounded by dangerous conditions that come with the territory of working in oilfields, atop large structures, on farms, and in meat packing industries throughout the state.
So, what happens when an employee or the public at large is injured by an industrial accident?
Texas, unlike other states, does not require an employer to have workers’ compensation coverage. When employers go without coverage, they are open to personal injury lawsuits from employees who are injured on the job. The same is true for people who live near industrial facilities or who are injured as passersby.
If you have been injured in an industrial accident in Texas, we can help you pursue the liable party for your complete financial recovery whether you work at the facility or not.
Our Harris County industrial law attorneys have spent more than three decades working on both sides of the courtroom, gaining unparalleled experience of the inner workings of some of the world’s largest insurance companies, and transforming that knowledge into wins for our clients.
We can pursue the same results for you and your family.
Our skilled legal staff offers services in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin because we believe in inclusion, fairness, and justice. It is only possible to successfully represent the people in our communities when we can successfully represent all people.
Contact us today to learn more about our commitment to all Lone Star State residents.
What Are the Most Common Types of Industrial Accidents in Texas?
Industrial accidents often result in injuries to industrial company employees during work. Other industrial accidents can impact many people or a large geographic area, even when they do not work at the location where the incident occurred.
Like other negligent causes of personal injuries in Texas, many industrial accidents could have been prevented.
Some of the most common industrial accidents and circumstances may include:
- Accidents involving heavy machinery
- Drownings
- Electrical accidents and electrocutions
- Explosions
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
- Falling debris
- Fires
- Forklift accidents
- Hazardous equipment and machinery
- Impact with objects and equipment
- Maritime and offshore accidents
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Oilfield accidents and spills
- Pesticides and chemicals
- Slips, trips & falls
- Storage structures, including silos or grain bin accidents
- Tractor or other farm equipment rollovers
- Unsanitary conditions
Our expert legal team has proven over thousands of personal injury cases, through the millions of dollars recovered for our clients, that personal attention matters.
While an estimated 96% of all personal injury cases end in a settlement outside of the courtroom, our law firm founder, Steve Hollingworth, has been the lead attorney in over 50 jury trials as lead counsel in over a dozen different Texas counties. Should your case go to trial, we will be ready to aggressively pursue the positive outcome you deserve in front of a judge and/or jury.
The insurance company will value a case more if they know the firm is willing to go to trial. At the Hollingworth Law Firm, we are more than willing — we remain trial ready.
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What Type of Financial Recovery Can I Pursue During a Texas Industrial Accident Claim?
At the Hollingsworth Law Firm, our personal injury lawyers in Houston believe no matter where you live or work in Texas, you deserve access to skilled legal representation.
Our bilingual staff is here to listen to your story and learn all the ways negligence and your injuries have impacted your day-to-day activities and overall quality of life, so we can build a case that successfully represents your complete recovery needs.
That may include pursuing financial compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Loss of past and future wages
- Loss of wage-earning capacity
- Reduced future earning capacity
- Past and future pain and suffering
- Past and future mental anguish
- Physical impairment or disfigurement
- Permanent injuries
At the Hollingsworth Law Firm, we are dedicated to pursuing actual results for our clients.
That means everyone who calls our offices for help will speak directly with an industrial law attorney, so they understand their legal rights and options right away.
We will fight for each form of financial recovery you deserve through negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance company or prepare your case with precision for trial. When you are ready to contact an accomplished personal injury law firm in Houston, we are ready to hear your story.
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Contact Our Skilled Industrial Law Attorneys in Houston, Texas Today
If you or someone you love has been injured or lost their life in an industrial accident in Texas, contact our dedicated Houston industrial law lawyers at the Hollingsworth Law Firm today by calling
713-637-4560 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.
Our skilled bilingual personal injury lawyers and support staff represent clients throughout the state of Texas on a contingency basis, so you never pay any legal fees unless we win your case.
If you are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve, so are we. Let us take the lead.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Our Industrial Accident Attorneys in Houston, Texas
OSHA is responsible for ensuring that employers provide a safe and healthy work environment for their employees by setting and enforcing safety standards, providing training and education, and conducting inspections to identify and correct workplace hazards. Texas has its own state-specific occupational safety and health program, known as the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation, Occupational Safety and Health (TDI-DWC). The TDI-DWC is responsible for enforcing state-specific safety and health standards in the workplace.
In Texas, an industrial accident may be a worker’s compensation case or a personal injury case, depending on the specific circumstances of the accident. If the accident occurred while you were performing your job duties, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, if your industrial accident was caused by a third party who is not your employer or a co-worker, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against that third party.
In Texas, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim, including those related to industrial accidents, is generally two years from the date of the accident. This means that you must file your claim within two years of the date of the accident, or you may lose your right to recover compensation.
When you are filing a claim you want to have has much information as possible. You will want to have all your medical records that explain the injuries you suffered from, the accident report, any witness statements, photographs of the accident scene and your injuries, and any safety procedures and training materials.
If an industrial accident in Texas was caused by a defective product or equipment, you may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer or distributor of the defective product or equipment. This can include it there was a manufacturing defect, design defect, or if there was a failure to warn about possible defects.
Under federal law, employers are required to report any work-related fatalities or hospitalizations to OSHA within 8 hours of the incident. In addition, OSHA requires employers to report any amputations, loss of an eye, or serious injuries requiring inpatient hospitalization within 24 hours of the incident.
When an employee is injured in an industrial accident in Texas, the damages and attorney’s fees are almost unlimited and will be dictated by the unique circumstances and injuries that occurred, and how they have impacted the individual’s life going forward. However, if the employer subscribes to workers’ compensation insurance, their coverage places a limit on the amount and type of compensation that an injured employee may receive. Those limits are set by law.
Industrial accidents are complex legal issues that require the help of an experienced personal injury attorney to investigate. In some cases, the liable party could be the property owner, coworker, equipment manufacturer, or another third party. Since 2003, we have dedicated our practice to producing real results for real people whose lives have been impacted by negligence. That includes those who have been injured or lost a loved one in industrial accidents throughout The Lone Star State. We can help you, too.
If your Texas employer proposes a direct payment for your injuries — including paid time off, medical bill compensation, or a lump sum for your complete damages — talk to a skilled industrial law attorney in Houston right away. Employers may present a compensation package to keep you from filing a personal injury claim, but the solution may not be a viable one. The employer could back out on the “deal” at any time, which could leave you with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and additional expenses that must be paid out of your pocket. No matter how much you trust your employer, industrial accident cases should involve an experienced industrial law attorney who is focused on protecting your best interests.
