Work Accidents
Workers' comp is a floor, not a ceiling. We pursue every other party that owes you.
Construction sites, oil and gas operations, warehouses, and refineries put Texas workers in danger every shift. When you're hurt on the job, workers' compensation may pay part of your wages — but a third-party claim against negligent contractors, equipment makers, or property owners can pay the rest.
Many Texas employers are 'non-subscribers' to workers' comp, which actually opens the door to a full personal injury lawsuit. Even when comp applies, third-party defendants are often on the hook. We find them.
After an Accident
The first five moves.
- Step 01
Report the Injury in Writing
Tell your supervisor and request a written incident report. Get a copy.
- Step 02
Seek Medical Care Right Away
Use your own doctor if your employer is a non-subscriber. Document everything.
- Step 03
Preserve the Scene
Photos of equipment, conditions, missing guards or PPE — before the site is 'cleaned up'.
- Step 04
Identify Third Parties
General contractors, equipment manufacturers, property owners — anyone whose negligence contributed.
- Step 05
Call Before You Sign Anything
Comp settlements and waivers can wipe out your right to sue. We review every document.
Why Henry | Mathews
We don't just file paperwork.
- Experience with construction, oilfield, and industrial injury claims
- Deep familiarity with OSHA citations and how to leverage them
- Coordinated handling of comp claims and third-party lawsuits
- Bilingual intake available
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