A workplace injury isn’t just disruptive to your health and your finances — it puts your family’s future at risk. Under Texas law, you may be entitled to multiple forms of compensation after an on-the-job accident, but recovering what you truly deserve is rarely easy. You need and deserve a legal team with a proven track record of Billions won, including some of the largest workplace accident verdicts and settlements in Texas.
At Zehl & Associates, our undefeated Texas Work Injury Lawyers have successfully represented thousands of workers injured in the worst oilfield accidents, refinery explosions, and industrial disasters in history. We have the resources and experience to stand up to the largest corporations in the world and not only win, but secure record-breaking results, ensuring our clients recover the full compensation they need to rebuild
In Texas, the compensation available after a work injury depends largely on whether the employer participates in the state’s workers’ compensation system or whether another party may be legally responsible for the accident.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Many employers in Texas carry workers’ compensation insurance, which provides automatic benefits to employees injured on the job, regardless of who caused the accident.
However, these benefits are limited and may not fully compensate injured workers for every loss they suffer.
Reasonable Medical Expenses
Workers’ compensation typically covers reasonable and necessary medical treatment. This may include:
- Emergency medical care
- Hospital stays
- Surgical procedures
- Doctor visits
- Physical therapy or rehabilitation services
- Prescription medications
- Medical equipment
Medical care must usually be provided through doctors approved by the workers’ compensation insurance network. In many cases, the insurer will pay medical providers directly for covered treatment.
Disability Benefits
Workers’ compensation may also provide disability benefits if your injury prevents you from working.
These benefits generally fall into several categories:
- Temporary income benefits, which replace a portion of lost wages while you are unable to work
- Impairment income benefits, which may apply if you suffer a permanent injury
- Supplemental income benefits, which may be available in certain situations involving long-term disability
- Lifetime income benefits, which are reserved for the most serious and permanently disabling injuries
These benefits typically replace only a percentage of your lost wages and do not cover pain and suffering or other personal losses.
Personal Injury Damages
Injured workers in Texas may also be able to pursue a personal injury claim instead of (or in addition to) workers’ compensation benefits.
These damages are available if an employer does not carry workers’ compensation insurance (often referred to as a “non-subscriber” employer), or if a third party contributed to the accident (e.g., a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or a negligent driver).
Personal injury lawsuits allow victims to pursue a broader range of damages than workers’ comp. These losses include:
Economic Damages
Economic damages compensate injured workers for measurable financial losses resulting from the accident, including but not limited to:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages during recovery
- Reduced future earning capacity
- Rehabilitation costs
- Property damage
- Other out-of-pocket expenses related to the injury
Economic damages are typically calculated using financial records, medical documentation, and expert analysis when necessary.
Non-Economic Damages
Personal injury claims may also allow injured workers to recover non-economic damages, which address the personal and emotional impact of an accident.
These damages may include compensation for:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Loss of quality of life
These damages often represent a substantial portion of a personal injury claim. That’s why a personal injury claim is often a necessity for injured workers who need more compensation than medical expenses and a portion of lost income.
How an Experienced Workplace Accident Lawyer Can Help You Seek Full Compensation
Determining the full value of a workplace injury claim can be complicated without legal help. An experienced workplace accident lawyer can help you evaluate all possible sources of compensation and determine the full value of your claim.
A lawyer may assist by:
- Investigating how the workplace accident occurred
- Determining whether workers’ compensation or a personal injury claim applies
- Identifying all potentially responsible parties
- Calculating the full value of your damages
- Negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf
- Pursuing litigation if a fair settlement cannot be reached
Ultimately, having an experienced workplace accident lawyer on your side can make a significant difference in your ability to pursue the full and fair compensation you may be entitled to after an injury.
Contact Zehl & Associates To Schedule a Free Consultation With an Undefeated Houston Workplace Accident Attorney
Understanding your rights after a workplace injury is an important step toward protecting your financial future. Whether your recovery involves workers’ compensation benefits, a personal injury claim, or both, exploring all available options can help ensure you pursue the full compensation you may be entitled to under Texas law.
If you were injured on the job in Texas, contact the Undefeated Houston workplace accident lawyers at Zehl & Associates for help learning about your rights.
We proudly serve Harris County, Midland County, and throughout the state of Texas. We are located in Houston and Midland and throughout the state of Texas:
Zehl & Associates Injury & Accident Lawyers – Houston
2700 Post Oak Blvd #1000, Houston, TX 77056
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