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Dallas Work Injury Lawyer for Workplace Accidents

John Lozano applies more than 45 years of legal experience to serious workplace injury claims involving unsafe conditions, negligent companies, and defective equipment. With over 12,000 cases handled and more than $200 million recovered, he helps injured workers identify every available claim, preserve critical evidence, and pursue compensation from all responsible parties.

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Know Your Rights After a Workplace Injury

A workplace accident can lead to medical treatment, missed income, permanent limitations, and uncertainty about who should pay. In Texas, the available legal path depends on whether the employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, operates as a nonsubscriber, or shares responsibility with another company or individual.

A work injury lawyer in Dallas can examine the employer’s coverage, how the accident occurred, and whether someone outside the employer caused or contributed to the injury. Lozano & Khan reviews safety records, incident reports, witness statements, equipment information, medical documentation, and other evidence to identify every available claim rather than treating the case as a routine benefits matter.

Common Causes of Workplace Accidents

  • Falls from ladders, scaffolding, roofs, or uneven surfaces
  • Defective machinery, equipment failures, or poor maintenance
  • Inadequate training, supervision, or safety procedures
  • Exposure to chemicals, electrical hazards, or toxic substances
  • Vehicle, forklift, delivery truck, or construction-site collisions
TEXAS WORKPLACE INJURY CLAIMS

Serious Injuries and Available Legal Claims

Work accidents can cause injuries that affect a person’s ability to return to the same job or earn income in the future. Identifying every available claim can help address the complete impact of the accident.

Serious Workplace Injuries We Handle

  • Traumatic brain injuries and head trauma
  • Spinal cord, neck, back, and nerve injuries
  • Broken bones, crush injuries, and amputations
  • Burns, electrocution, and chemical exposure
  • Occupational illnesses and repetitive-trauma injuries

Legal Claims That May Be Available

  • A Texas workers’ compensation benefits claim
  • A negligence claim against a nonsubscriber employer
  • A third-party claim against a contractor or property owner
  • A product liability claim involving defective equipment
  • A vehicle accident claim against a negligent driver

Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Injury Claims

Texas private employers can generally choose whether to carry workers’ compensation insurance. When coverage applies, an injured employee may qualify for medical and income benefits, while the covered employer is usually protected from most personal injury lawsuits arising from the accident.

Different options may exist when an employer is a nonsubscriber or when a negligent third party contributed to the injury. A contractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, vehicle driver, or another company may be independently responsible. A Dallas workplace accident lawyer can determine whether the worker has a benefits claim, a nonsubscriber negligence case, a third-party personal injury claim, or more than one available path.

Why Choose Lozano & Khan for a Work Injury Case?

Choosing a workplace injury attorney in Dallas means selecting someone who can evaluate overlapping insurance, employment, and personal injury issues. Lozano & Khan investigates how the accident happened, identifies all responsible parties, preserves evidence, documents long-term losses, and prepares claims for negotiation or litigation.

John Lozano has more than 45 years of legal experience, has handled over 12,000 cases, and has helped recover more than $200 million for injured clients. He is board-certified in personal injury trial law, a distinction held by only 4% of attorneys.

  • Board-certified personal injury trial experience
  • More than 45 years of legal experience
  • Over 12,000 cases handled and $200 million recovered
  • Free case review with no attorney fees unless compensation is recovered

Workers seeking work injury legal help can speak directly with the firm about workers’ compensation, nonsubscriber liability, third-party negligence, and other potential sources of recovery.

Common Questions

Mostly Asked Questions

It depends on the employer’s insurance status and the circumstances of the accident. Workers’ compensation coverage generally protects a subscribing employer from most employee negligence lawsuits. A direct claim may be available when the employer is a nonsubscriber or when another recognized exception applies.

An employer without workers’ compensation coverage is known as a nonsubscriber. An injured employee may be able to file a negligence lawsuit against that employer and pursue damages that are not available through the workers’ compensation system. A work injury attorney in Dallas can evaluate the employer’s coverage and potential liability.

Yes, when someone other than the employer or a coworker caused or contributed to the injury. Potential third parties include contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, delivery companies, and negligent drivers.

Workers’ compensation may provide medical and income benefits without requiring the employee to prove negligence. A personal injury lawsuit generally requires proof of fault but may allow recovery for additional losses, including pain, mental anguish, impairment, and full lost earning capacity.

An employee generally must notify the employer within 30 days after the injury or after learning that an occupational condition may be work-related. A workers’ compensation claim generally must also be filed with the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation within one year, although exceptions may apply.

Available compensation depends on the type of claim. It may include medical care, temporary or permanent income benefits, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, rehabilitation costs, pain, mental anguish, physical impairment, disfigurement, and other documented losses.

Potentially. An employee may receive workers’ compensation benefits while also pursuing a separate claim against a negligent third party. The workers’ compensation carrier may have reimbursement rights, so the two claims should be coordinated carefully.

Report the accident to a supervisor, seek appropriate medical care, document the location and hazard, collect witness information, preserve photographs or video, and keep copies of all paperwork. Avoid signing a settlement or broad release before understanding every available claim.

Possibly. Eligibility depends on the worker’s actual relationship with the hiring company and the cause of the accident, not only the label used in a contract. An industrial accident attorney in Dallas can examine control, job duties, insurance coverage, and third-party responsibility.

Look for experience with workers’ compensation coverage, nonsubscriber claims, third-party liability, serious injuries, evidence preservation, and trial preparation. When comparing Dallas work accident attorneys, also ask who will manage the case, how communication works, and how attorney fees are calculated.

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