Working industrial jobs may put employees at risk of harm from malfunctioning equipment, exposure to chemicals or dangerous substances, electrical hazards, and other unsafe working conditions every day. When accidents happen due to safety failures, the results can be devastating. An Austin industrial accident lawyer can explain a worker’s legal options after injuries occur on the job.
Serious injuries can lead to chronic health issues, permanent disabilities, lost wages, and financial strain for injured workers and their families.
The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC, advocates for injury victims in Austin and throughout Texas. Our office is located at 4303 Russell Drive, Austin, TX 78704. Our team has worked on thousands of accident and injury claims involving serious injuries, workplace accidents, and negligence.
The attorneys offer Spanish language services and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to talk to anyone who was recently injured in a serious accident. The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC, can:
Texas industrial accident laws may determine how certain workplace injury claims can be pursued, depending on who your employer was, the insurance coverage in place, and the events surrounding the accident.
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 outlines a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. If you do not file your injury claim within this timeframe, you may lose your right to seek compensation for your injuries and related damages.
If your workplace injury claim involves workers’ compensation insurance coverage or a non-subscriber employer, the Texas Labor Code may also apply. Texas is one of the few states that does not require private employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Some workplace injury cases allow injured employees to file a claim directly against a negligent employer or a third party who may have caused the unsafe conditions.
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations may also apply to industrial accident cases. OSHA fines or citations related to machine or equipment safeguards, fall protection, protective equipment, or safety standards for hazardous materials can become crucial evidence when identifying negligent parties.
Employers in the private sector reported 2.5 million nonfatal occupational illnesses and injuries in 2024, a decrease of 3.1% from 2023. The 26.0 percent decline in disease cases to 148,000 in 2024 was caused by a 46.1 percent decline in respiratory illness cases to 54,000, which was the smallest number of occurrences for all years since 2019.
The amount of compensation you can recover after an industrial accident depends on the extent of your injuries and their resulting impact on your life. Serious injuries usually lead to catastrophic expenses and lengthy recovery time.
Medical bills can be for:
Many catastrophic injuries require years of treatment following the accident.
Lost income is another common element of industrial accident claims. Some workers need several weeks or months off work to recover from their injuries. Some injuries force workers into early retirement because they cannot return to their physical job duties.
You may also be entitled to pain and suffering compensation if you’ve experienced chronic pain, permanent impairments, mental anguish, scarring, or loss of quality of life. Serious injuries have the potential to change your life forever. Amputations, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries can drastically alter your independence and potential for future earnings.
In some cases, you could file a third-party claim against the contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, or maintenance teams who had a role in creating an unsafe environment.
Individuals may hire an industrial accident lawyer if they have sustained severe injuries while working in unsafe work environments or with equipment that malfunctions. An Austin industrial accident attorney may visit the site of the accident, review safety protocols, assess OSHA reports, and identify if there are other parties who could be liable, other than the employer.
Many industrial accident claims related to Austin employers are heard in the Travis County civil courts. A frequently used courthouse for those with personal injuries is the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility at 1700 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701.
An industrial accident typically describes an incident or mishap that occurs on the job in:
Industrial accidents can involve:
Common injuries from industrial accidents include broken bones, burns, traumatic brain injuries, and amputations, depending on the circumstances of the accident.
Contact The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC
If you have been injured in an industrial accident, The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC, can seek compensation on your behalf. Contact us today for a consultation.
