Workplace Accidents

Workplace Injury Attorney in North Texas & Dallas, Texas

You went to work to earn a living — not to be injured because your employer cut corners on safety. Workplace injuries in Texas are complicated by a workers’ compensation system that limits your benefits and a non-subscriber landscape unique to this state. Ford Law helps injured workers in North Texas, Dallas, and across North Texas navigate these complexities and recover the full compensation they deserve.

Texas is the only state in the nation that does not require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Roughly one in four Texas employers opt out — leaving their workers with the right to file a full personal injury lawsuit when negligence causes an injury. Whether your employer is a subscriber or a non-subscriber, Ford Law evaluates every option to maximize your recovery.

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Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Lawsuits in Texas

Understanding the difference is critical to your recovery:

If Your Employer Has Workers’ Comp (Subscriber) — You receive benefits regardless of fault but cannot sue your employer directly. Benefits include temporary income (up to 70% of average weekly wage, capped), medical expenses, impairment benefits, and death benefits. However, workers’ comp does not cover pain and suffering, full lost wages, or punitive damages. You can still sue negligent third parties.

If Your Employer Does NOT Have Workers’ Comp (Non-Subscriber) — You can file a personal injury lawsuit with no damage caps. Non-subscriber employers lose critical legal defenses: they cannot argue you were partially at fault, assumed the risk, or were injured by a coworker. You can recover full economic damages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and punitive damages.

Important: Many employers pressure injured workers into signing forms, giving recorded statements, or accepting quick settlements immediately after an injury. Do not sign anything or give a statement until you speak with an attorney.

Types of Workplace Injuries We Handle

Construction Site Accidents — Falls from scaffolding, ladders, and roofs. Struck-by injuries from falling objects. Trench collapses. Crane and heavy equipment accidents. Electrocution from exposed wiring. North Texas construction is booming — and construction is consistently one of the most dangerous industries in the state.

Industrial & Manufacturing Injuries — Machinery entanglement, conveyor belt injuries, press and punch injuries, chemical burns and exposure, and repetitive stress injuries. Defective equipment may also support a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

Oil & Gas Field Injuries — Explosions, fires, toxic chemical exposure, equipment failures, and transportation accidents. The oil and gas industry in North Texas involves some of the most hazardous working conditions in the country.

Warehouse & Logistics Injuries — Forklift accidents, loading dock falls, falling merchandise, conveyor injuries, and repetitive motion injuries. DFW’s massive distribution network means thousands of warehouse workers are at risk daily.

Vehicle Accidents on the Job — Delivery drivers, field service workers, and commercial vehicle operators injured in crashes while performing job duties. These often involve both workers’ comp and third-party personal injury claims.

Electrocution & Burns — Electrical workers, utility workers, and anyone exposed to high voltage or thermal hazards. Electrocution injuries cause severe burns, cardiac arrest, nerve damage, and death.

Third-Party Workplace Injury Claims

Even if your employer has workers’ comp, you may have a separate personal injury claim against a third party whose negligence contributed to your injury. Third-party claims allow full damages — including pain and suffering — that workers’ comp does not cover. Common third-party defendants include:

Equipment manufacturers — defective or malfunctioning machinery.
Property owners — unsafe premises where you were working.
General contractors or subcontractors — on multi-employer construction sites.
Other drivers — in work-related vehicle accidents.
Chemical manufacturers — toxic exposure from improperly labeled substances.

What Compensation Is Available?

Workers’ Comp Benefits: Temporary income benefits (70% of average weekly wage, capped), impairment income benefits, supplemental income benefits, lifetime income benefits for catastrophic injuries (loss of both hands, both feet, eyesight, or paralysis), medical expenses, and death benefits.

Personal Injury Lawsuit (Non-Subscriber or Third Party): Full past and future medical expenses, full lost wages and lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, physical impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, and punitive damages where applicable. No damage caps apply to non-subscriber employer lawsuits.

Important Deadlines

Workers’ Comp: Report injury to employer within 30 days. File workers’ comp claim within 1 year.
Personal Injury Lawsuit: 2-year statute of limitations from date of injury.
Critical: Contact an attorney immediately after a workplace injury to preserve evidence and protect your rights.

Why Choose Ford Law for Your Workplace Injury Case

Insurance Defense Background — Matthew Ford knows how employers and their insurers build defenses against workplace injury claims. That knowledge works for you now.

Non-Subscriber Expertise — Texas non-subscriber law is unique and complex. We identify non-subscriber employers and pursue the full damages available under Texas law.

Third-Party Claim Identification — We investigate every workplace injury for potential third-party claims that workers’ comp does not cover — maximizing your total recovery.

Direct Attorney Access — You work directly with Matthew Ford. No hand-offs.

No Fee Unless We Win — Zero upfront cost. Zero financial risk to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue my employer for a workplace injury?

If your employer is a non-subscriber (no workers’ comp), yes — you can file a full personal injury lawsuit. If they have workers’ comp, you are generally limited to comp benefits but may sue negligent third parties.

What is a non-subscriber employer?

A Texas employer that has opted out of workers’ compensation. About 20-30% of Texas employers are non-subscribers. They lose key legal defenses, making personal injury claims against them highly favorable for injured workers.

What should I do after a workplace injury?

Report the injury to your employer immediately (within 30 days for workers’ comp). Seek medical attention. Document everything. Do not sign anything or give a recorded statement without speaking to an attorney first.

Can I file workers’ comp AND a lawsuit?

You can file workers’ comp against your employer AND a separate personal injury lawsuit against a negligent third party. This dual-track approach often results in significantly higher total compensation.

Injured on the Job? Call Ford Law Now.

Do not let your employer or their insurer minimize your injury. Contact Ford Law today for a free consultation about your workplace injury case.

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