Corpus Christi Workplace Injury Lawyers 

Fighting for Workplace Injury Victims in Corpus Christi & West Texas

A work injury can throw your life into uncertainty. Depending on the circumstances, you may need short- or long-term medical care on top of the financial burden of being unable to work. For some workers, the injury is severe enough that returning to the same job isn’t possible. For others, a work injury leads to a catastrophic injury that destroys earning capacity entirely. When that happens, you need answers fast, and you need an attorney in your corner from the start.

At Williams Attorneys, we’ve focused a substantial portion of our practice on workplace injuries across Corpus Christi and West Texas. Our team has handled hundreds of work injury cases of all types, from oil field accidents and chemical plant disasters to construction site injuries and industrial incidents. Founding attorney Justin Williams brings more than 30 years of personal injury experience to each case. When you turn to us, you work directly with an attorney from start to finish, not a case manager or referral firm, and we pursue your interests every step of the way.

Legal Advocacy for Diverse Workplace Injuries in Texas

Corpus Christi’s economy runs on oil and gas, petrochemicals, refining, construction, and manufacturing, industries where the risk of serious injury is constant. Unlike other states, workers’ compensation insurance is not mandatory for all private employers in Texas. Employers who opt out are called nonsubscribers, and when a nonsubscriber’s employee is hurt on the job, that worker can bring a personal injury claim directly against the employer to seek compensation.

Beyond employer liability, third parties can also be held accountable when their negligence contributed to a workplace injury. If a worker is hurt because of faulty machinery on a job site, for example, the manufacturer who supplied that equipment may bear responsibility for the resulting damages.

At Williams Attorneys, our Corpus Christi workplace injury attorneys handle all types of work injury cases, including those involving:

Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury

If you’ve been injured at work, the steps you take in the days that follow matter. Texas requires injured workers to notify their employer within 30 days of an injury to preserve workers’ compensation rights. Personal injury claims in Texas are also subject to a two-year statute of limitations under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Section 16.003. Early legal contact protects your options and helps preserve critical evidence before it disappears.

• Seek Medical Attention: Your health is the top priority. Get prompt medical care for your injuries, even if they seem minor at first.
• Report the Injury: Notify your employer as soon as possible so the injury is documented.
• Document the Incident: Gather evidence related to the accident, including photographs of the scene, witness contact information, and any other relevant details.
• Keep Records: Maintain detailed records of all medical treatments, expenses, and time missed from work.
• Contact a Workplace Injury Lawyer: An attorney can guide you through the legal process, protect your rights, and help you build the strongest possible case.

What Damages Could Be Recovered in a Workplace Injury Claim?

In Texas nonsubscriber cases, there is no cap on the damages an injured worker may recover from the employer. When multiple parties are liable, total recoverable compensation may exceed what workers’ compensation alone would provide.

Potential damages may include:

• Medical Expenses: Emergency care, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and future medical treatments related to your injury.
• Lost Wages: If your injury prevents you from working, you may seek compensation for earnings lost during your recovery.
• Disability Benefits: If your injury results in a temporary or permanent disability, you may be entitled to disability benefits.
• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life.
• Rehabilitation Costs: Occupational therapy, vocational rehabilitation, and other services needed to help you return to work.
• Punitive Damages: In cases involving extreme negligence or intentional harm, punitive damages may be awarded to hold the wrongdoer accountable and discourage similar conduct.