Law Office of Alan Tysinger

Federal Law to Limit Employer Liability for COVID-19?

Congress is currently considering legislation on a federal level that would limit employer liability for COVID-19 occupational disease claims. This would preempt state level legislation, including workers' compensation and civil laws, regarding such injury claims. This legislation has not yet passed to become law, and it seems unlikely that this... Read more →

Wrongful Death Trial Against Employer Begins in Oilfield Accident Case

There is a trial underway in a fatal oilfield accident case involving multiple companies, including Patterson UTI, Red Mountain Operating, and National Oilwell Varco. National Oilwell Varco is the remaining defendant after others settled out. This case illustrates the hazards that workers face in the oilfields in Oklahoma and Texas,... Read more →

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 →

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 →