Houston Third-Party Work Injury Lawyer
Workers who are hurt on the job are not limited to suing their employers; injured employees can also bring a personal injury claim against any other party who caused their injuries.
You get up and go to work to provide for your family. When you head into work each morning, you assume that your employer, fellow employees, customers and others you encounter on the job are as focused on safety as you are. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Sometimes, employees are injured on the job due to no fault of their own and no fault of their employer. Other times, an employer’s negligence puts employees in a position where they are hurt by another negligent party. In either case, the injured worker can pursue a claim for compensation against the third-party responsible for their injuries.
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What Is a Houston Third-Party Work Injury Claim?
In Texas, when an employer chooses not to purchase workers’ comp insurance, an employee injured on the job can bring a personal injury claim against their employer—but not a workers’ compensation claim. To recover, a worker will have to show that their employer was negligent in causing or contributing to their injuries. Sometimes, a workplace accident has nothing to do with an employer’s negligence. Workers who are hurt on the job are not limited to suing their employers; injured employees can also bring a personal injury claim against any other party who caused their injuries.
Those workers injured due to a non-employer’s negligence can pursue a personal injury claim against anyone they believe caused or contributed to their injuries. These cases are referred to as third-party work injury claims because, in an injury claim, the worker is the first party, the employer is the second-party, and the third-party defendant would be the third party. In a third-party work injury claim, the injured worker is filing a claim solely against the non-employer third-party. Of course, injured workers can file a personal injury claim against their employer and a third party; the two are not mutually exclusive.
Common Types of Texas Third-Party Workplace Injury Claims
A Houston third-party work injury case can arise out of almost any work-related activity. For example, the following a few of the most common third-party work injury claims:
Car and truck accidents: Motorists owe a duty of care to drive safely and responsibly to others on the road. When another driver causes a Texas car accident while you are on the job, they can be held accountable for your injuries.
Slip and trips: Property owners owe invited guests a duty to keep the premises reasonably safe from dangerous conditions. If you were injured on another’s property while working, you could hold a negligent property owner liable for your injuries.
Falls: While employers are responsible for creating a safe workplace, defective flooring or scaffolding may be beyond an employer’s control. However, the manufacturer of the defective material may be liable for an employee’s injuries.
Burns: Whether caused by another employee’s negligence, defective equipment or a dangerous condition of a landowner’s property, workers who suffer burn-related injuries can pursue a claim against the parties responsible for their injuries.
Electrocution: Dangerous equipment and faulty wiring are the leading causes of work-related electrocution accidents. A third-party injury may be appropriate against a manufacturer, co-worker, contractor or sub-contractor in these cases.
Being struck by machinery or other large objects: Many Texans work with large equipment and machinery that, if not safely operated, can cause serious injuries. Workers injured due to another’s negligent operation of heavy equipment can pursue a claim against the negligent operator.
How Long Do I Have to Bring a Third-Party Injury Claim in Texas?
Third-party work injury claims are covered under the same statute of limitations as other Texas personal injury claims. Injured workers must bring a case within two years from the date of injury. So, if you missed your window to file for workers’ compensation, do not give up hope; you may still have time to file a third-party injury claim.
While the time limits for filing a third-party work injury claim may seem to be well into the future, it is best to act sooner rather than later. The more quickly you file your claim, the sooner your attorney can begin gathering evidence and preparing your claim.
Reach Out to a Dedicated Houston Work Injury Lawyer Today
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.
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The de la Garza Law Group can help
If you were recently injured at work by a third-party, 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, Pasadena, Baytown, Clear Lake, Galveston, Conroe, and Sugar Land.