This article begins a discussion on the handling of personal injury cases against “non-subscriber” employers in the state of Texas. We are writing on this topic due to the unique nature of our state’s laws, which allow employers to not be part of the traditional workers’ compensation system. The fact that employers may opt out of workers’ comp means that the victim of a workplace accident may be able to sue their employer directly. The goal of our coming articles is to provide information which individuals may be able to use to understand more about their given situation. It is also our goal to provide information which can be used to select a personal injury attorney. If you are in need of assistance then contact our office today to speak with a Fort Worth lawyer.
We will be addressing a number of topics over our coming articles. Issues which we will be analyzing include the following:
- An explanation of Texas’ nonsubscriber laws
- A discussion of employers who may be non-subscribers and common cases against them
- Steps to take immediately following a workplace injury
- How long it may take to settle such a case
- What to expect from the process
We are writing on these particular topics for a number of reasons. First, not all employers are non-subscribers. Also, if an employer has previously been a non-subscriber, but is now part of the workers’ comp system, then one may be able to bring suit if they were injured before the employer’s status changed. Second, understanding common situations against common offenders can help one to more quickly understand the next steps which they should take. Third, there are several steps which should be taken immediately after an injury in order to ensure that one’s rights are protected. Fourth, the amount of time that it may take to settle such a case will depend on several variables. Finally, knowing what to expect from the process is important to having realistic expectations.
A key point that we will be discussing throughout this series is that one should retain an attorney with significant resources and experience to handle such a matter. Serious injury cases involving an employer or third-party can often involve the use of expert witnesses and may require the naming of multiple defendants. Noteboom – The Law Firm believes in standing up for the rights of people over those of companies. We have multiple attorneys who are Board Certified in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and we employ an on-staff investigator. We understand that this is a serious time in your life and we will give your matter the attention it deserves. Contact us online or by telephone today to schedule an initial consultation.
In addition to Texas’ greater DFW area, we also handle matters in Arlington, Austin, Denton, Frisco, Irving, Lufkin, Garland, Houston, McKinney, Richardson, San Antonio, and the rest of the state.