Texas is home to some of the nation’s busiest refineries, chemical plants, ports, and construction hubs. Cities like Houston, Corpus Christi, Pasadena, Baytown, Texas City, Port Arthur, Beaumont, Freeport, and Galveston keep the state’s economy moving — but they also present high risks for workplace accidents.
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we represent injured workers across Texas’s industrial communities, helping them recover compensation after serious accidents.
⚠️ Common Workplace Accidents in Texas Industrial Hubs
From oil refineries in Baytown to shipping terminals in Houston and Corpus Christi, workers face dangerous conditions daily. Some of the most common causes of injuries include:
- Refinery and Plant Explosions – Chemical releases, fires, and blasts caused by equipment failures or safety violations.
- Port & Dockyard Accidents – Longshoremen and maritime workers injured by falling cargo, crane accidents, or heavy machinery.
- Construction Site Injuries – Falls from scaffolding, electrocutions, and struck-by-object accidents in growing cities like Houston and Beaumont.
- Industrial Equipment Failures – Malfunctioning forklifts, cranes, and conveyor systems.
- Toxic Exposure – Workers harmed by prolonged exposure to hazardous chemicals.
🏭 Workers’ Comp and Non-Subscriber Employers in Texas
Unlike most states, Texas does not require all employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is especially important in industrial cities:
- Workers’ Compensation Employers – Provide benefits, but recovery is limited.
- Non-Subscriber Employers – Common in Texas; if your employer opted out, you may have the right to file a negligence lawsuit, often resulting in greater compensation.
⚖️ Third-Party Claims in Industrial Cities
In many industrial accidents, another company or contractor is responsible. Examples include:
- A third-party contractor at a refinery causing unsafe conditions.
- A defective valve, crane, or forklift manufactured by another company.
- A truck driver or shipping company causing a port injury.
These third-party claims allow workers in Houston, Corpus Christi, and other Texas cities to pursue compensation beyond workers’ comp.
💼 Why Gilman & Allison, LLP?
Our attorneys understand the unique risks of Texas’s industrial workforce. We’ve represented:
- Refinery workers in Baytown and Texas City
- Longshoremen at the Port of Houston and Port of Corpus Christi
- Plant workers in Pasadena, Beaumont, and Port Arthur
- Industrial employees across Freeport and Galveston
We fight to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs.
📞 Contact Our Texas Workplace Injury Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job in Houston, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Baytown, Pasadena, Port Arthur, Beaumont, Freeport, or Texas City, call Gilman & Allison, LLP today.
📍 Houston Office: (713) 224-6622
📍 Corpus Christi Office: (361) 640-5719
Free consultations. No fee unless we win.
