Industrial Accidents

Industrial Accident Attorney in Corpus Christi

Oil & Gas Injury Litigation Experience, Applied Where Corpus Christi Workers Need It Most

Corpus Christi runs on industrial work. The Port of Corpus Christi anchors one of the largest crude oil refinery hubs in the country, with six refineries processing crude oil, diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, and more. When something goes wrong at a refinery, chemical plant, or port facility, the injuries are severe: explosions, chemical exposure, crushing machinery incidents, and falls from height. These aren’t ordinary workplace accidents, and they don’t call for ordinary legal representation.

At Williams Attorneys, we bring oil and gas injury litigation experience to every industrial accident case we take. We know how Corpus Christi’s industrial sector operates, who the responsible parties are, and what it takes to build a case that seeks to hold them accountable.

If you or a family member was injured in an industrial accident, call our industrial accident attorneys at (361) 866-5535 for a free case review. There’s no obligation and no fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Why Injured Workers in Corpus Christi Choose Williams Attorneys

Williams Attorneys is a family-owned firm that represents injured workers and their families. We don’t outsource cases or hand clients off to associates. When you work with us, you work directly with an experienced attorney who knows the details of your situation from start to finish.

Industrial accident claims are complicated by the number of parties involved. A single incident at a refinery or chemical plant can implicate the plant operator, a staffing contractor, a maintenance subcontractor, and the manufacturer of defective equipment. We investigate thoroughly to identify every responsible party because finding all liable parties isn’t just thoroughness. It often affects the full value of a claim.

Our recognition in oil and gas injury cases reflects years of handling the exact type of litigation that Corpus Christi industrial accident victims face. Founding attorney Justin Williams holds a Super Lawyer® designation and has been named to America’s Top 100 Attorneys. We’ve handled complex industrial injury cases in both state and federal court in Texas.

How Texas Law Shapes Industrial Accident Claims

Texas treats workplace injury claims differently than most states, and those differences can significantly affect your options and your recovery.

Non-Subscriber Employers & Direct Negligence Lawsuits

Texas is one of the few states where private employers can opt out of the workers’ compensation system. Employers that choose not to carry coverage are called non-subscribers. When an employer is a non-subscriber, it loses several common-law defenses normally available in negligence suits, which means an injured employee can pursue a direct negligence claim against that employer. If your employer does carry workers’ compensation insurance, your recovery through that system is more limited, but third-party claims may still be available.

Third-Party Liability

Even when workers’ compensation applies to your employer, other parties at the worksite may not be protected by that coverage. Contractors, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers can all be liable for their own negligence. A third-party claim runs alongside or independent of any workers’ compensation claim and can include a broader range of damages. This is where thorough investigation makes a real difference.

Comparative Fault & the Filing Deadline

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you’re found to be 51% or more at fault for the accident, you recover nothing. If your fault falls below that threshold, your damages are reduced by your assigned percentage. Insurance companies and defense lawyers routinely try to shift blame onto injured workers to limit payouts, so having an attorney who anticipates that strategy matters.

The filing deadline for a personal injury lawsuit in Texas is two years from the date of the incident. Missing that deadline can mean losing the right to pursue compensation entirely. Don’t wait to get legal advice.

Compensation in an Industrial Accident Case

A serious industrial injury carries costs that extend well beyond the emergency room. Compensation in these claims can include current and future medical expenses, lost wages during recovery, diminished earning capacity if you can’t return to the same work, and damages for pain and suffering. In cases involving a fatality, surviving family members may have a wrongful death claim.

When an employer or contractor acted with gross negligence, Texas law permits punitive damages. These aren’t meant to compensate a loss; they’re designed to penalize conduct that was particularly reckless or egregious. We pursue the full range of compensation the facts support, including punitive damages where the evidence warrants them.

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Results in High-Stakes Industrial Injury Cases

Our reputation in oil and gas injury litigation is built on results in cases other firms find difficult. In one oilfield explosion and fire case, our client sustained second and third-degree burns, PTSD, and diminished capacity. After expenses, medical liens, and attorney’s fees, that client received $1,760,883. We’ve represented clients in some of the most demanding personal injury cases in Texas, pursuing fair compensation and quality medical care in every one.

Talk to an Industrial Accident Lawyer in Corpus Christi

If you were injured at a refinery, chemical plant, port facility, or other industrial worksite in Corpus Christi, contact Williams Attorneys today. We offer a free consultation with no obligation, and we work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

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