Workplace Injury Attorneys

Workplace injuries are unfortunately very common. Many such accidental injuries could be prevented if employers took proper safety precautions to protect their workers.

The Texas workplace injury attorneys at Bryan K. Harris PC understand just how devastating these injuries can be. Many times, on the job injuries leave you unable to work and without income while medical bills pile up.

Employers in all fields, industries, and occupations owe their employees a safe workplace, free of defective equipment, tools, and unsafe conditions. The liability facts surrounding a workplace incident, for example whether unsafe contractor causes or contributes to a workplace injury, can often determine whether a worker can recover for the harms and losses of a serious injury.

In Texas, employers may be immune from direct lawsuits if they pay into the workers’ compensation system. If a negligent third party (like a third party contractor) has contributed to your injuries, the Texas personal injury attorneys at Bryan K. Harris PC can help you pursue a claim against that party to get you the justice you deserve.

Common Workplace Accidents and Injuries

Injuries sustained in the workplace can vary widely depending upon the type of work environment. However, the Texas workplace injury attorneys at Bryan K. Harris PC commonly see workplace injuries occur at:

• Construction sites
• Industrial settings such as refineries and chemical plants
• Oilfield sites
• Ranches and farms

Workplace accidents common in these and other work environments can include:

• Accidents resulting from improper or insufficient training
• Accidents resulting from improper safety equipment and/or safety precautions
• Chemical or toxic exposure
• Electrocutions
• Elevator/escalator accidents
• Equipment malfunctions
• Explosions
• Heavy lifting accidents
• Repetitive motion strains
• Slip and fall accidents

Injuries can range from minor to catastrophic, or even prove fatal. Common workplace injuries include head, neck, back, shoulder, knee and hand injuries, limb injuries/loss of limbs, eye injuries, loss of hearing, work-related heart attack/stroke, and burns.

Talk to a Corpus Christi Work Injury Attorney Today

The Texas workplace injury attorneys at Bryan K. Harris PC will get involved in your case quickly, thoroughly investigating who may be liable for your injuries. We help workers in Corpus Christi, throughout Texas, across the United States and even in Mexico. If you’ve been injured on the job, call today for a free case evaluation.