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Protecting Your Rights After An Injury On The Job

Thousands of workers in Texas are hurt on the job every year. Workplace injuries can be devastating, and often have serious and extensive consequences for not only the injured person but also for their entire family. Pain, disability, loss of income, medical bills — it all adds up quickly. If you or a loved one have been injured on the job, you could be entitled to compensation. It is important to act quickly after an injury at work to recover compensation. These cases are subject to statute of limitation laws that give a specific amount of time in which you may file a claim.

Mario did a great job on my case. He was extremely responsive and easy to work with. Thank you Mario and team for all your help. – Elizabeth W.

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Houston Workplace Injury Attorneys

Protecting Your Rights After An Injury On The Job

Thousands of workers in Texas are hurt on the job every year. Workplace injuries can be devastating, and often have serious and extensive consequences for not only the injured person but their entire family. Pain, disability, loss of income, medical bills —it all adds up quickly.

If you or a loved one have been injured on the job, you could be entitled to compensation.It is important to act quickly after an injury at work. These cases are subject to statute of limitation laws that give a specific amount of time in which you may file a claim.

Texas Workplace Injuries by the Numbers

Texas recorded 177,977 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2018. Thirty percent of those, or 51,250 were serious and required days off from work —an average of nine days. The nationwide figure for nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses was 2,834,500 in 2018. That works out to someone being injured at work every seven seconds.

The statistics are shocking. Especially when most workplace accidents are fully preventable and caused by negligence.

Common Workplace Injuries

The de la Garza Law Group handles workplace injury claims of all kinds. Some of the most common types of injuries include:

  • Broken bones
  • Neck and back injuries
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Lacerations
  • Pain
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Respiratory issues
  • Amputations
  • Paralysis
  • Hearing loss
  • Burns

Electrocutions Workers in some industries are more prone to injury than others. These industries include:

  • Service, such as emergency workers like police and fire fighters
  • Transportation and shipping, such as truck drivers
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Agriculture
  • Installation, maintenance and repair
  • Oil and gas

There are so many scenarios in which workers can be injured. Vehicle and heavy machinery accidents while working occur frequently, whether an accident with a company car, truck, tractor trailer, forklift or a collision between pedestrian and another vehicle. Machinery can malfunction or be operated incorrectly, resulting in harm. Dangerous chemicals and other substances can burn or otherwise hurt those who come in contact with them.

When Can You Sue for Your Injuries?

Every injury is different. The details of your injury, who was at fault and how their negligence contributed, will determine how best to pursue legal action and compensation.

In Texas, worker’s compensation insurance provides many workers with pay and benefits after an injury, giving them time to focus on healing and recovery. This is in exchange for protection against lawsuits for the employer. Worker’s compensation can provide a few types of benefits including:

  • Income benefits that provide a percentage of wages while the injured employee is unable to work;
  • Medical benefits that cover the medical bills associated with the injury;
  • Death benefits that replace a percentage of the income that will be lost for family members of a worker who is killed on the job; and,
  • Burial benefits that pay a portion of funeral costs for a worker killed on the job.

Even when worker’s compensation is involved it can be helpful to consult and hire an attorney who can insure that the case goes as it should and that deadlines are met. This will make life easier after your injury and lessen unnecessary stress during a very trying time. Plus, it is still possible to sue an employer that was grossly negligent or a third party if they and their actions led to your injury.

In order to prove the gross negligence of an employer it must be shown that the actions of the employer created the risk that caused the employee's injury, that the employer was aware of the risks that the employee was exposed to, and that despite these risks, the employer still acted without consideration of the rights and safety of the employee.

Holding a negligent employer accountable can be hard, but The de la Garza Law Group is prepared to conduct a full investigation and collect the evidence needed to prove your case.

The de la Garza Law Group Can Help

It can be vital to hire a work injury attorney with the capability to back up their promises. The attorneys at The de la Garza have over 30 years of combined experience in helping injured workers and accident victims in and around the Houston area. No matter what the circumstances surrounding your accident were, or who was involved, we have the knowledge and skills to determine your best options for recovering the compensation you deserve.

Contact The de la Garza Law Group today if you or a loved one has been injured at work. We offer free initial consultations at our offices in Houston and can accommodate those who are unable to travel. We work on a contingency fee basis so you will not pay unless we recover damages for you. Call us at 713.784.1010 to schedule an appointment.unable to travel. We work on a contingency fee basis so you will not pay unless we recover damages for you. Call us at 713.784.1010 to schedule an appointment.

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Mr. Mario de la Garza and his team are one of a kind and hands down the best law firm in Houston. They really do care about you and take your case seriously. He takes your calls and actually takes the time to talk to you and explain how everything is going to work and he leaves no questions unanswered. I also want to say his team is the best! Lidia thank you so much for always replying to all my emails, calls and messages. All though I know I was a pain at times, she was always so responsive, patient and would always return my calls when she said she would. – Christina L.

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I was fortunate to have him on my team and recommend him highly.

Mario de la Garza is a good lawyer. He secured insurance reimbursement for a personal injury that has taken 2.5 years settle. He was compassionate and patient and provided good counsel when solutions appeared non- existent. He was tenacious with medical providers, coordinated payments on a timely basis and worked well with insurance companies. I was fortunate to have him on my team and recommend him highly. - HP

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My experience with The de la Garza Law Group was phenomenal.

Me being a 21 year old juggling my time as a full time employee and a full time college student dealing with a car accident sounded terrifying, but with the help of Mr. Mario de la Garza all my worries went away. He made the process so easy and met every one of my expectations and more. I would highly recommend The de la Garza Law group to anybody especially young adults who are terrified of having to deal with a car accident for the first time. Trust and believe The de la Garza Law Group will not disappoint. - Stefanie G.

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Mario fought for every single penny in my case.

I was in a 18 wheeler car accident late August 2019. And as soon I got out the hospital, I looked up a good Injury attorney law firm to help me with this case. And the De la Garza law firm was the first one to pop up. They took care of me throughout the nine months. They have a great staff. With great people. I give them 5/5 stars. Mario fought for every single penny in my case. You got to respect a lawyer that’s willing to go beyond for you. I highly recommend De la Garza’s law firm. Thank you guys. - JW

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I would definitely use Mario again.

The one thing that made me at ease with him was that when I would text him, I would get a response every time within 10 minutes or less. There was always an answer from him every time I had a question. He was always on time or a few minutes early when we had to meet up for things pertaining to my case. He would even work & reach out to me about my case on Saturdays & Sundays (7 days a week). I would definitely use Mario again if needed and would highly recommend him to someone else needing an attorney. - Robert C.

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We are extremely grateful to The de la Garza Law Group

Our case pertained to an auto-pedestrian collision involving a commercial vehicle that resulted in catastrophic injuries to my brother. Unfortunately, and ultimately these injuries resulted in his wrongful death due to this hit and run in the Houston area. On behalf of my family, we are extremely grateful to The de la Garza Law Group for all their legal assistance. Mario de la Garza personally assisted in all legal matters pertaining to/and getting settlements for all medical bills and restitution for the family until the matter was concluded. We highly recommend this firm.
– Mariann B.

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His team is very professional and I would highly recommend to anyone.

My experience with Mr. De la Garza was very pleasing during a difficult time. My case was a workplace injury causing serious injuries that unfortunately lead to a wrongful death. He was very patient with all of us due to several families being involved in this case and worked well with us all. I am glad he didn’t turn down our case (like others did). I was very pleased with how everything was handled in this case and the outcome as well. His team is very professional, and I would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you, Mr. de la Garza and team. – Lisa L.

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I fully recommend The de la Garza Law Group for any legal representation.

Attorney Mario de la Garza, who is fluent in English and Spanish, is very professional and passionate about his work. My daughter and I are very satisfied with the outcome. At The de la Garza Group you will find a friendly and communicative staff, which along with the attorney, will handle your legal case with a very positive and professional demeanor. - Desiree D.

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Thank you for your help.

My experience with De la Garza law group was a very long pleasant experience it was a little difficult to keep up with it since this was my 1st experience with an attorney, but he did really great to keep in touch even though I have a very busy schedule with work and hard to reach and was very informative before, and during the whole process. Thank you, Mr. de la Garza for your help. – Denise G.

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It’s like a breath of fresh air having someone like Mario fight for you.

I have been a client of Mr. De la Garza two times now where he shows professionalism and honesty and a definite care for the people he represents. I got in a car accident in February and it caused such a hardship coming close to an end. It’s like a breath of fresh air having someone like Mario not only represent you but fight for you. I hope not to have any more accidents but if I did I will look forward to working with him again! – Ashley V.

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The de la Garza Law Group Can Help

At The de la Garza Law Group, we know that no two cases are the same. Every client is special.  Every case is personal.  We know that in order to help our clients obtain the justice they deserve, we must get to know our clients and how the accident has impacted their lives. For this reason, we spend significant time getting to know the details of each client’s case and always maintain awareness of the client’s goals for the representation.

We offer a free, no-obligation consultation in which we will provide an honest evaluation of your case. If you hire us, you will not pay us anything unless and until we win the case. Our fee is based on a percentage of the total recovery. If we do not recover money for you, you owe us nothing. To learn more, call 713-784-1010, or call toll-free at 844-784-1010.

We proudly represent clients throughout Texas, including all major metropolitan areas. We represent many clients throughout the greater Houston area, including Harris County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Brazoria County, Jefferson County, Chambers County, Waller County, and Montgomery County, including The Woodlands, Pearland, Pasadena, Baytown, Clear Lake, Galveston, Conroe, and Sugar Land.