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Suffering a workplace injury can disrupt every part of your life. Medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about your future can quickly pile up. When these challenges arise, having a trusted work accident lawyer that Dallas residents can count on is vital.
At Kherkher Garcia LLP, we help injured employees and their families pursue justice and fair compensation under Texas law. We say this with real empathy because we have guided many families through the hardest times after a serious incident.
A work accident occurs when an employee is injured while performing job-related duties, whether on-site or off-site. These incidents can happen in offices, warehouses, factories, roadways, or construction sites. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, at least 533 Texans lost their lives due to workplace injuries in 2023, and thousands more reported nonfatal injuries that required time away from work.
Common examples of work accidents include:
Work accidents can happen even in the safest environments. Office employees may suffer repetitive motion injuries, while construction and oilfield workers face greater physical risks daily. No matter your profession, you have the right to a safe workplace and to seek compensation if negligence caused your injuries. Injured workers often assume they have no options because an incident seems like “bad luck.” In many cases, unsafe policies or rushed timelines are the real cause.
While both involve injuries at work, they operate under different legal frameworks:
In Texas, some employers are non-subscribers, meaning they do not carry workers’ compensation insurance. Injured workers can file a direct negligence lawsuit against their employer in these cases. These lawsuits can result in greater compensation since non-subscribers cannot claim certain legal defenses, and a jury may hear the whole story about unsafe practices that led to the injury.
Workplace injuries in Dallas stem from many factors, ranging from unsafe work environments to equipment failures. The private sector reports serious injuries across construction, oil and gas, transportation, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. Even a missed inspection can trigger a chain reaction that harms an entire crew.
Frequent causes include:
According to national safety reporting, one in five workplace deaths occurs in construction, and preventable hazards like falls, electrocutions, caught-in, and struck-by incidents drive a large share of fatalities. In Dallas, we also see serious roadway incidents involving delivery drivers and utility crews, where poor route planning or distracted driving contributes to harm. Minor oversights on job sites, such as missing lockout tagout procedures or unguarded trenches, can make a regular shift dangerous in seconds.
Determining liability depends on who was responsible for creating unsafe conditions. Potentially liable parties may include:
In some cases, more than one party may share responsibility. For instance, a construction worker injured by faulty scaffolding may have claims against both the equipment manufacturer and the general contractor. Texas law permits workers to pursue third-party claims in addition to workers’ compensation if another entity contributed to the accident. Coordinating parallel claims matters is crucial because evidence must be preserved in the same window, and different insurance carriers will scrutinize fault from their own perspective.
Workplace accidents often lead to life-changing injuries that require long-term care and rehabilitation. These can include:
Catastrophic injuries often involve permanent disabilities and emotional trauma. Many victims face reduced earning capacity and the need for lifelong medical assistance. A comprehensive legal plan examines future surgery, durable medical equipment, home modifications, transportation, and retraining.
The physical recovery journey is often long and unpredictable. Some workers require multiple surgeries or months of physical therapy before they regain basic mobility. Others may need psychological support to process the trauma of the event, especially when it involves an explosion, fall, or severe machinery accident. These long-term effects can alter a person’s career path, sense of independence, and mental well-being. Family members often step into caregiving roles, balancing emotional strain and financial uncertainty.
At Kherkher Garcia, our attorneys recognize this human side of injury cases and ensure damages cover the full impact, not just the hospital bills.
Our trial lawyers will go the distance against corporations and insurance companies to win the maximum compensation in your case.
We stand ready to fight for you against the injustices caused by negligent actions throughout the state of Texas and across the Nation.
Under Texas Labor Code §409.001 – §409.003, injured employees must report their workplace injury to their employer within 30 days of the incident and generally have two years to file a claim. Missing these deadlines can lead to losing the right to compensation.
Key deadlines include:
Some exceptions apply, such as cases involving toxic exposure or repetitive trauma, where the injury develops gradually. Acting quickly ensures evidence is preserved and witnesses can support your claim. Early medical documentation is equally essential because insurers and defense teams often question the timing and consistency of treatment.
At Kherkher Garcia, our team approaches every case with focus and dedication, combining thorough investigation, evidence gathering, and close collaboration with industry experts. We:
We also work closely with vocational specialists to demonstrate how your injuries affect your career and earning potential. Damages modeling accounts for wage growth, benefits, overtime, and pension losses. We aim to secure the maximum recovery available under Texas law by connecting your injury to unsafe practices. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, injury patterns reveal repeat hazards, so we routinely request prior incident data to show that a company had previous notice of the danger.
Employer negligence occurs when companies fail to provide a safe working environment. Examples include lack of safety training, ignored maintenance issues, or pressure to work under dangerous conditions.
Third-party claims may arise when another company or individual contributes to an accident. Examples include:
Non-subscriber employers can be held directly liable through negligence lawsuits. These cases often allow for greater recovery because the employer cannot argue that the worker assumed the risk or was partly responsible for the injury. Third-party claims can proceed simultaneously as workers’ compensation cases, and the timing of settlements matters to avoid offset problems. A coordinated strategy helps protect take-home compensation.
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The value of a case depends on the severity of injuries, liability, and long-term effects. Every case is different. Compensation may include:
Additional factors that influence value include comparative fault, number of liable parties, policy limits, strength of evidence, and whether the injury prevents future employment. A serious spinal injury may require millions in lifetime care, while complex regional pain syndrome can create long-term wage loss even after a worker returns to lighter duty. We prepare life care plans and economic reports so the claim reflects real-world costs rather than short-term estimates.
Kherkher Garcia LLP has achieved remarkable outcomes for workers across Texas, securing justice and life-changing compensation in complex industrial and construction injury cases:
These victories reflect our firm’s deep commitment to protecting injured workers and holding negligent corporations accountable under Texas law. Each result showcases the importance of thorough investigation, industry knowledge, and relentless advocacy for those harmed while simply trying to earn a living.
When a workplace injury changes your life, you deserve a legal team that listens, answers questions in plain language, and focuses on your recovery plan. Call 713-333-1030 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
We can review photographs, medical records, and incident paperwork, then map out the next steps so you know what happens first and how to protect your claim.
Steve Kherkher is passionate about serving his clients. He has dedicated his life to championing the rights of those who have experienced catastrophic injury due to negligence.
Steve Kherkher, along with Trial Lawyer Jesus Garcia, founded Kherkher Garcia, and under their leadership, the firm achieved unprecedented success within its first three years.
With a career spanning over 35 years, Steve’s tireless pursuit of justice for his clients has earned him national recognition and numerous accolades as an exemplary trial attorney.
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Yes. In Texas, non-subscriber employers can be sued directly for negligence if they lack workers’ compensation coverage. These lawsuits often result in higher settlements since the employer forfeits certain legal protections. Evidence of poor training, broken equipment, or ignored safety complaints can be decisive.
You may have a product liability claim. Manufacturers and distributors can be held responsible for selling or producing unsafe machinery that causes injuries. Preserve the equipment in its post-incident condition and avoid repairs that could destroy evidence. Photograph serial numbers and keep manuals and maintenance logs.
Texas follows modified comparative negligence rules. You can still recover compensation if you are less than 51 percent at fault for the accident. Your percentage of fault will reduce your award. Clear timeline
No. We handle work accident cases on a contingency fee, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. At the end of the process, our goal is a resolution that covers medical needs and restores financial stability for your family. We stand by that commitment as Kherkher Garcia LLP.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorneys Steve Kherkher and Jesus Garcia Jr., who have more than 50 years of combined legal experience championing the rights of those who have experienced catastrophic injury due to negligence.
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