Texas Workplace Injury Lawyer

A work injury claim does not give you papers or immigration status by itself. That is a separate matter decided under immigration law, not under work injury law. What Texas law does protect is your right to seek compensation for the injury, regardless of your immigration status. If your situation involves immigration, you should speak with an immigration lawyer; we focus on your injury claim and point you in the right direction.

Yes. In Texas, an injured worker has the right to seek compensation for an on-the-job injury regardless of immigration status. State courts allow undocumented workers to recover for their injuries. Your status does not take away that right. We do not ask for papers to help you.

We do not ask about your immigration status or report it to immigration authorities; your information stays confidential with your lawyer. Texas law prohibits an employer from retaliating against a worker for filing a workers' compensation claim in good faith. We understand the fear of retaliation is real, which is why a lawyer can handle the communication with the employer and the insurer for you. We are an immigrant-founded firm and we treat every case with discretion.

It depends on whether your employer carries workers' compensation insurance. If it does, you can receive medical care and a portion of your lost wages through that system, though you usually cannot sue the employer directly. If your employer does not carry that insurance, known in Texas as a nonsubscriber, you can sue for negligence and seek broader compensation, including pain and suffering. If a third party, such as a property owner or an equipment maker, caused the injury, there may be a separate claim. A lawyer reviews which path applies to your case.

Gather everything you can: the accident report, your medical records, and any communication with your employer. Texas law prohibits an employer from firing you in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim in good faith. If you were fired after reporting an injury, you may have an additional claim for that retaliation. Speak with a lawyer soon, because there are deadlines to act.

The value of your case depends on how serious the injury is, your medical bills, the wages you lost, and whether your employer carried workers' compensation insurance. There is no fixed figure, because every case is different. At Medina & Medina we work on a contingency fee, so you pay nothing up front and we charge no fee unless we win your case. The consultation is free, we speak Spanish, and we do not ask about your immigration status. Call us at (512) 500-2810.