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Pasadena Work Injury Lawyers
When an employee is injured in a Pasadena workplace accident, they may be entitled to compensation from their employer, or another third party, through a personal injury claim.
Texas leads the nation year after year in the number of workplace injuries. This is likely due to several factors, including the size of the population and the prevalence of industries that have higher rates of injuries.
If you or a loved one have been hurt at work in Texas, you might have questions about your rights under the law. Private employers are not required to carry workers' compensation in Texas, but you still can sue for damages, even if your employer does not subscribe to workers' compensation. At The de la Garza Law Group, we understand how serious a workplace injury can be. In addition to the physical injury, the blow to your livelihood can be devastating. Our Pasadena workplace injury lawyers can help you recover from your injuries and help hold negligent employers accountable.
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. - Christina L.
Texas Workers Compensation Laws
Unlike most states, Texas allows private employers to choose whether to carry workers' compensation coverage. When an employer is a non-subscriber to workers' compensation, its employees can sue them for damages when they are injured on the job or, in the case of a fatal workplace accident, their family members can file a claim on their behalf.
When an employer is a non-subscriber, there is no limit on the amount of damages they can be sued for in a personal injury case from an employee. They are also not able to use some of the defenses that are available to employers with workers' compensation, such as claiming that the injured employee's negligence was to blame for their damages or that they knew the inherent risk in doing the job when they accepted it.
If you or a loved one were injured in a workplace accident while working for an employer who did not carry workers' compensation, contact an attorney from The de la Garza Law Group who is well versed in these issues without delay.
Common Types of Workplace Accidents
Accidents sometimes happen, despite adequate training and diligent safety precautions. Far more often, however, workplace accidents occur because someone acted negligently.
The most common types of workplace accidents that result in personal injury or wrongful death claims include:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Construction accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Electrical accidents
- Heavy equipment accidents
- Explosions and fires
In Texas, A third-party claim can be brought against the negligent party that caused the workplace accident. The Pasadena workplace injury lawyers at The de la Garza Law Group are committed to unceasingly pursuing the interests of injured workers, ensuring that we do everything we can to make the recovery process as easy as possible.
Potential Damages in a Workplace Injury Case
In Texas, there are two types of actual or "compensatory" damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages are meant to compensate a claimant for actual economic or pecuniary loss and can often be determined by presenting receipts, medical bills or an expert witness's testimony. Examples of economic damages include the following:
- Medical expenses in the past and future
- Loss of earning capacity in the past and future
Non-economic damages are more subjective in nature. Examples of non-economic damages include the following:
- Physical pain in the past and future
- Mental anguish in the past and future
- Physical impairment in the past and future
- Disfigurement
In a wrongful death claim after a work accident, the claimant's non-economic damages include loss of consortium and the loss of companionship and society. Both economic and non-economic damages are crucial to ensuring that an accident victim is fully compensated for their physical and emotional injuries.
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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 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.
If you or a loved one were recently involved in a workplace accident, contact The de la Garza Law Group today. We offer a free, no-obligation case evaluation. 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, Baytown, Clear Lake, Galveston, Conroe and Sugar Land.
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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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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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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.
