By Gilman & Allison, LLP — Texas Trial Attorneys for Injured Texans and Businesses
Introduction: More Than a Paycheck Lost
A serious workplace injury doesn’t just sideline you from work — it can derail your entire way of life. In Houston’s booming industries — from energy and construction to maritime and manufacturing — injured workers often face mounting medical bills, lost wages, and long-term recovery challenges.
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, our Houston workplace injury attorneys help employees, contractors, and maritime workers recover the full value of what they’ve lost — not just what insurance covers. Whether you’re injured on the Houston Ship Channel, in a Baytown refinery, or at a construction site in Pearland or Pasadena, we know how to protect your rights under Texas law.
⚙️ 1. The Hidden Costs of a Workplace Injury
Even a “minor” injury can create financial strain. Beyond emergency treatment and time off, many workers underestimate the true economic impact:
- Lost income during recovery or rehabilitation
- Reduced earning capacity for long-term or permanent impairments
- Ongoing medical care, including surgeries, therapy, and medication
- Transportation and home-modification expenses for mobility injuries
- Emotional distress and family hardship
Unlike standard workers’ compensation states, Texas allows employers to opt out — meaning many injured workers must pursue third-party or negligence claims to recover the full value of their damages.
⚖️ 2. Understanding Texas Workplace Injury Laws
Texas has one of the most complex workplace injury systems in the country. Some employers carry workers’ compensation coverage, but many Houston-area employers — especially contractors, refineries, and maritime operators — are nonsubscribers.
That distinction matters. If your employer is a nonsubscriber or a third party caused your injury, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses and future care
- Lost wages and loss of earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Impairment or disfigurement
- Wrongful death (for surviving families)
At Gilman & Allison, we evaluate every case individually — identifying all responsible parties, from equipment manufacturers to contractors and vessel owners.
⚓ 3. Houston’s High-Risk Work Environments
Workplace injuries in the Houston area often involve industrial and maritime settings, including:
- Refineries and chemical plants (Baytown, Pasadena, Deer Park)
- Shipyards and port terminals (Barbours Cut, Bayport, Galveston)
- Construction and logistics hubs (Pearland, League City, La Porte)
Each site presents unique hazards — explosions, heavy machinery, chemical exposure, and loading operations. Our firm’s maritime and industrial background gives us an edge in understanding how these accidents happen and how to prove liability.
💼 4. Why Experience Matters in Workplace Injury Cases
Big employers and insurers work fast to protect their bottom line. Our trial attorneys know the tactics they use — delayed medical authorizations, undervalued settlement offers, or blame-shifting to “independent contractors.”
We build cases through:
- Accident reconstruction and safety analysis
- Medical and vocational expert testimony
- Detailed documentation of lost wages and impairment
- Aggressive negotiation or trial advocacy
At Gilman & Allison, we’ve represented injured Texans and Gulf Coast businesses for decades, combining courtroom experience with local industry knowledge.
🕰️ 5. Don’t Wait — Protect Your Rights Now
The sooner you contact a workplace injury attorney, the better your chances of securing full compensation. Evidence fades, witnesses move, and companies change safety protocols quickly after an accident.
Our firm proudly represents injured workers and their families throughout Houston, Pearland, Baytown, Pasadena, Galveston, and Corpus Christi.
📞 Call (713) 224-6622 (Houston) or (361) 357-8365 (Corpus Christi)
🌐 Visit www.GilmanAllison.com for a free consultation today.
