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If you have been injured in the workplace, you should be eligible to receive workers’ comp. However, there are a few exceptions to receiving workers’ compensation in Texas. If you run into any of these complexities, please contact the experienced Texas workplace injury lawyers at Garcia & Ochoa as soon as possible.
Exceptions to Receiving Workers’ Compensation | Defective Product or Toxic Substance
If your injury was due to a defective product, you may be able to file suit against the manufacturer of the product. If your injury was due to a toxic substance, you may be able to file a toxic tort lawsuit against the manufacturer of the product
Exceptions to Receiving Workers’ Compensation | Intentional/Egregious Conduct
If your employer’s intentional or egregious conduct led to your workplace injuries, you may be able to sue your employer in civil court or possibly collect compensation from a state fund
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Exceptions to Receiving Workers’ Compensation | No Insurance
If your employer does not carry workers’ compensation insurance, you may be able to file suit against your employer in civil court or collect compensation from a state fund
Exceptions to Receiving Workers’ Compensation | Third-Party Responsibility
If a third party is responsible for your workplace injuries, you may be able to file a personal injury suit against that person or organization.
If you think you have a workplace injuries claim, you probably have many questions, legal and otherwise. Every person is a unique individual, and every workplace injuries claim is different. Our process involves listening to you and gathering all the relevant evidence, so that we can help you determine what is the next best step for you. And if a workplace injuries lawsuit is the right step for you, we will fight hard to get you the justice and compensation you deserve, so you can get back to living your life.