Welding Accidents in Houston

Have you been injured in a welding accident in Houston, Texas? Zehl & Associates can help when you call 888-603-3636. Our undefeated legal team has secured billions for workers across Texas, and we’re here to fight for the compensation you deserve. We offer a free consultation with a Houston welding accident lawyer. Contact us today.

Our team understands the dangers welders face every day. We’ve obtained seven- and eight-figure results in workplace accident claims and know how to hold negligent employers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers accountable. We’re ready to pursue justice and financial recovery for you and your family.

Table of Contents

• Why Choose Zehl & Associates for Your Welding Injury Claims?
• Common Causes of Welding Accidents in Houston
• Common Injuries Arising From Houston Welding Accidents
• What Types of Compensation Can I Recover in a Houston Welding Injury Claim?
• How Long Do You Have To File a Welding Accident Claim in Texas?
• Contact Zehl & Associates To Schedule a Free Consultation To Discuss Your Case

Why Choose Zehl & Associates for Your Welding Injury Claims?

Welding accidents are among the most dangerous workplace incidents, often leaving workers and their families with severe injuries, financial hardship, and an uncertain future — while the company does everything it can to avoid responsibility and pay victims as little as possible.

At Zehl & Associates, our undefeated trial team has recovered Billions for accident victims, including the #1 Largest Burn Injury Settlement in U.S. history. We have the experience, resources, and determination to take on the largest companies in construction, energy, and manufacturing — and not just win, but set records.

Here’s why injured workers and their families in Houston trust us after welding accidents:

• We are undefeated at trial with a track record that forces even the biggest corporations in the nation to take us far more seriously from day one. 
• We have won Billions for injured workers and their families, consistently securing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Texas against titans of oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.
• We specialize in complex workplace lawsuits involving welding accidents, industrial explosions, electrocution and arc flash injuries, chemical exposure and respiratory damage, as well as burns, amputations, and fatal workplace incidents.
• We know exactly how to hold the at-fault parties fully accountable, with a team of top lawyers and experts who immediately investigate the scene and gather critical evidence the company doesn’t want us to find, documenting exactly what happened and proving how the accident could — and should — have been prevented.
• We fight for maximum compensation, refusing to settle a case unless our clients are fully compensated for ALL their injuries and damages. Every case is prepared for trial, so if a company refuses to pay what you deserve, they will face us in the courtroom — where we’ve never lost a case and consistently secure record-setting verdicts.

If you’ve been injured in a welding accident, call today to schedule a free consultation with a Houston personal injury attorney.

Common Causes of Welding Accidents in Houston

Welders confront a wide array of hazards daily. Unfortunately, shortcuts, institutional pressures, and poor job-site safety elevate the risk. Welding is vital to Houston’s booming energy, construction, and industrial sectors — but it’s also one of the most hazardous trades. 

Welders face constant risk for serious and life‑altering accidents. Typical welding‑related accident causes include:

• Arc flash exposure causing retinal or corneal burns.
• UV/infrared radiation damaging unprotected eyes or skin.
• Molten metal spatter igniting fires or causing scalding burns.
• Heavy equipment malfunctions, including poorly maintained welding machines, cables, or torches.
• Gas leaks and toxic inhalation from fumes like manganese, chromium, zinc, or explosive gas build-up.
• Electrocution hazards.
• Fire and explosion risks, including ignition of flammable material near welding zones.
• Ergonomic stress and repetitive strain from lifting, bending, or sustained postures.

Statistics show welding accidents make up a substantial portion of all fatal workplace incidents. Additionally, they cause many non‑fatal amputations among workers  

Common Injuries Arising From Houston Welding Accidents

Welding injuries can be catastrophic, requiring urgent medical intervention and long-term care. At Zehl & Associates, we routinely represent welders suffering from:

• Flash burns and photokeratitis
• Vision damage
• Chemical inhalation and lung injury.
• Massive skin burns requiring grafts and lengthy rehabilitation.
• Electrocutions with possible neurological damage.
• Crush injuries or amputations from heavy equipment.
• Explosions leading to shrapnel wounds, hearing loss, or PTSD.
• Spinal and skeletal injuries due to falls or heavy lifting.

If you suffered these or other injuries in a welding accident claim, you deserve justice. Our undefeated team is here to get you the compensation you need to get your life back on track. 

What Types of Compensation Can I Recover in a Houston Welding Injury Claim?

Depending on whether the accident was caused by your employer or another party, you may qualify for:

• Workers’ compensation benefits for medical expenses, lost income, and disability. 
• Third-party personal Injury claims against negligent contractors, equipment makers, or maintenance crews.

Our Houston workplace accident attorneys have a history of securing maximum compensation in both workers’ comp and third-party claims.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits

 If your employer carries workers’ comp coverage, you may be entitled to benefits that include:

• Full coverage for medical expenses related to your injury
• Replacement of a portion of lost income while you are unable to work
• Disability benefits if your injuries cause long-term or permanent impairment

Workers’ comp does not typically cover pain and suffering, but it can provide crucial financial support during your recovery.

Personal Injury Lawsuits

If a third party — such as a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or maintenance provider — contributed to your accident, you may also be able to file a personal injury claim. 

This type of case can provide broader compensation, including:

• Full reimbursement of past and future medical costs
• Lost income and reduced future earning potential
• Pain and suffering and emotional distress
• Compensation for physical disfigurement or loss of enjoyment of life
• Wrongful death benefits for surviving family members in fatal accidents

We fight to ensure injured workers and their families receive the maximum recovery available under the law.

How Long Do You Have To File a Welding Accident Claim in Texas?

In Texas, the typical statute of limitations for personal injury or wrongful death is two years from the accident date. Workers’ compensation claims generally must be reported within 30 days of the injury. Missing deadlines can jeopardize your entire case, so don’t wait. Call Zehl & Associates today to get started. 

Contact Zehl & Associates To Schedule a Free Consultation To Discuss Your Case

If you were injured while welding in Houston, Texas, whether on a construction site, offshore, in an industrial facility, or during equipment maintenance, you deserve justice. Zehl & Associates is committed to helping welders secure full financial recovery and break records in the process. 

We recognize the long road to healing after welding injuries and work tirelessly to see that your injury award accounts for your experience. Call us today for a free, no‑obligation consultation with a Houston welding accident lawyer. Let us handle the legal fight while you focus on your well-being.