Houston Work Injury Lawyer

Common Workplace Injuries in Houston

Houston’s massive economy creates unique workplace hazards across numerous industries:

• Oil & Gas Industry: Refinery explosions, chemical exposure, and equipment failures at facilities from Houston Ship Channel to Texas City cause catastrophic injuries and occupational diseases
• Construction: With Houston’s constant growth, workers face falls from heights, crane accidents, and electrocutions at sites from Downtown to The Woodlands
• Port and Maritime: Longshoremen, dock workers, and maritime employees at the Port of Houston face crushing injuries, falls, and equipment accidents
• Healthcare: Workers at Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann, Methodist, and HCA facilities suffer patient handling injuries, needle sticks, and workplace violence
• Transportation: Truck drivers navigating I-10, I-45, and the 610 Loop face serious accidents, while warehouse workers suffer forklift injuries
• Manufacturing: Factory workers throughout Houston’s industrial corridors face machinery accidents, repetitive stress injuries, and toxic exposure

Understanding Your Rights in Houston’s Complex Work Injury System

Texas’s unique workers’ compensation system can be especially complex in a city as large as Houston. Here’s what you need to know:

If Your Houston Employer Has Workers’ Compensation:

• You’re entitled to medical care through a network that includes top Houston medical facilities
• Temporary income benefits equal 70% of your average weekly wage (maximum $1,141 in 2025)
• Impairment benefits for permanent injuries based on AMA guidelines
• Lifetime benefits for catastrophic injuries like paralysis or severe burns
• Death benefits for families who lose loved ones in workplace accidents

If Your Employer Is a Non-Subscriber:

• Many major Houston employers, including some Fortune 500 companies, opt out of workers’ comp
• You can file a personal injury lawsuit seeking full damages
• Recovery can include 100% of lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages
• The employer loses most common law defenses, making these cases often stronger

Special Situations in Houston:

• Federal Workers: NASA employees, federal courthouse staff, and others fall under federal workers’ comp
• Maritime Workers: Jones Act and Longshore Act claims for port and offshore injuries
• Third-Party Claims: Additional lawsuits against equipment manufacturers, contractors, or property owners

Why Choose Our Houston Work Injury Lawyers?

Deep Houston Experience

We’ve been fighting for Houston’s injured workers for decades. We know Harris County courts, understand local industries from energy to healthcare, and have relationships with the best medical experts in the Texas Medical Center. This local knowledge translates to better results for our clients.

Resources to Take on Big Corporations

Houston is home to massive corporations with deep pockets and aggressive legal teams. We have the resources, experience, and determination to take on oil giants, major healthcare systems, and construction conglomerates. David can beat Goliath with the right representation.

Multi-Language Support

Houston’s diverse workforce deserves accessible legal services. We provide support in Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and other languages to ensure every injured worker understands their rights.

No Recovery, No Fee

We work on pure contingency. You pay nothing upfront, nothing during your case, and nothing if we don’t win. Our fee comes only from the compensation we secure for you. This ensures everyone has access to quality representation regardless of financial situation.

Critical Steps After a Houston Workplace Injury

1. Seek Immediate Medical Care: Go to a Houston emergency room for serious injuries. For employer-designated clinics, document everything and don’t downplay your symptoms.
2. Report Within 30 Days: Texas law is strict. Report to your supervisor immediately and get written confirmation. Many Houston workers lose benefits by reporting late.
3. Document Everything: Photos, witness information, safety violations – everything matters. Houston juries want to see evidence, not just hear stories.
4. Avoid Recorded Statements: Insurance adjusters will call quickly. Politely decline until you have legal representation. What you say can haunt your claim.
5. Get Legal Help Fast: Houston employers and insurers move quickly to limit liability. The sooner you have an advocate, the better your outcome.

Houston Industry-Specific Considerations

Refinery and Chemical Plant Workers

Houston’s petrochemical industry presents extreme hazards. Beyond immediate injuries from explosions or accidents, workers face long-term exposure to benzene, asbestos, and other toxins. We handle both traumatic injuries and occupational disease claims, working with industrial hygienists and medical experts to prove causation.

Construction Workers

Houston’s skyline is constantly changing, but safety often takes a backseat to deadlines. Falls remain the leading cause of construction deaths. We investigate whether OSHA violations contributed to your injury and pursue claims against multiple responsible parties.

Healthcare Workers

The Texas Medical Center employs over 106,000 people. From patient lifting injuries to infectious disease exposure, healthcare workers face unique risks. We understand the physical and emotional toll of healthcare work and fight for comprehensive compensation.

Transportation and Logistics

Houston’s role as a transportation hub means thousands work in trucking, warehousing, and logistics. Hours of Service violations, improper loading, and equipment failures cause preventable injuries. We dig deep to uncover systemic safety failures.