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Injured on the job? You may have claims beyond workers' compensation. We explore all options to maximize your recovery for workplace injuries.
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How We Help Workplace Injury Victims
When you’ve been injured in a workplace injury incident, you need a workplace injury attorney who understands the unique challenges of your case. As one of the top workplace injury law firms in Texas, Medina & Medina has extensive experience handling these claims and knows what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. Our experienced workplace injury lawyers offer a free consultation and charge no fee unless we win.
What We Do For You
- Investigate your case thoroughly to establish liability
- Gather evidence including medical records, witness statements, and expert opinions
- Negotiate diligently with insurance companies on your behalf
- Take your case to trial if necessary to get you fair compensation
Why Clients Choose Medina & Medina
Our workplace injury attorneys have extensive experience handling these cases across Texas, including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and beyond. As an experienced workplace injury law firm, we offer free consultations, bilingual representation, and charge no fee unless we win your case. If you are looking for the best workplace injury lawyer in Texas, Medina & Medina gives every case personalized attention because we believe every client deserves an attorney who fights for the right outcome.
Common Causes
- Unsafe working conditions tolerated by management
- Lack of proper safety training for employees
- Failure to provide required personal protective equipment
- Defective tools and equipment provided by the employer
- Coworker negligence causing injuries to others
- Employer pressure to bypass safety procedures to increase productivity
Typical Injuries
- Back injuries from lifting, pulling, and carrying
- Broken bones from falls and equipment accidents
- Repetitive stress injuries from manual labor
- Chemical exposure injuries from inadequate ventilation
- Crush injuries from heavy equipment and machinery
- Burns from workplace fires and chemical contact
How We Prove Liability
Texas is unique because many employers opt out of the workers compensation system, making them nonsubscribers. Nonsubscriber employers can be sued directly for negligence and lose several key defenses, including contributory negligence and assumption of risk. Even when an employer carries workers compensation, injured workers can pursue third party claims against equipment manufacturers, subcontractors, and property owners whose negligence contributed to the injury.
Texas Legal Framework
Texas Labor Code Chapter 406 allows employers to elect whether to carry workers compensation insurance, making Texas one of the few states with this opt out provision. Nonsubscriber employers are subject to common law negligence suits under Texas Labor Code Section 406.033, which removes the defenses of contributory negligence, assumption of risk, and fellow servant doctrine. Third party liability claims are preserved under Texas Labor Code Chapter 417 even for employees receiving workers compensation benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Medina & Medina, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront and no fees unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.
In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are exceptions that may shorten or extend this deadline, so it’s important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and in some cases, punitive damages. The amount depends on the specific circumstances of your case.
While you’re not required to have a lawyer, having experienced legal representation typically results in higher settlements. Insurance companies have teams of lawyers working for them, and you deserve someone advocating for your interests too.
Compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and impact on your life. Contact Medina & Medina for a free evaluation of your case.
Helpful evidence includes police reports, medical records, photos of the scene, witness statements, and insurance information. Our team will help you gather all necessary documentation.
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