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Can I sue my employer when I'm injured on the job in Texas? It Depends

Texas Supreme Court Considers Intentional Act Requirements in Work Related Fatal Accident

In case anybody had wondered how dangerous things have gotten in the oil fields of Texas, the Texas Supreme Court is now being asked to consider whether an exception carved out for intentional acts applies to the death of an employee in the oil field regarding a work related injury.... Read more →

I've been hurt on the job, and the insurance is being unfair. Can I just skip the workers' compensation hearing and take it straight to a jury?

The right to a trial by jury is part of the Constitutional Bill of Rights, but unfortunately that doesn't mean you get to start with a jury when you have a workers' compensation claim in Texas. The Texas workers' compensation system is part of the legal landscape known as "administrative... Read more →

What about wrongful death. Can I sue for wrongful death if the company has workers' compensation?

If your loved one was killed on the job, you have my sympathy. You are likely eligible for death benefits from the workers' compensation insurance, and you may be able to sue the employer for causing the death through gross negligence. In layman's terms, that means if the employer knew... Read more →

Can I sue the employer?

Can I sue the employer? If they are covered by a policy of workers' compensation insurance and you are injured on the job, you cannot sue them even if their negligence caused the accident. There are exceptions (applicable in some cases where the injury results in death), and even if... Read more →