Work Accident Attorney in Houston

Representing Injured Workers Across Houston’s Industrial Economy

Houston’s concentration of oil and gas, petrochemical, construction, and maritime industries puts more workers in harm’s way than anywhere else in Texas. When something goes wrong on a job site, the legal path forward depends on factors most injured workers haven’t encountered before: whether your employer carries workers’ compensation, whether a third party shares liability, and how Texas law shapes what you can recover. The Law Offices of Jed Silverman handles work accident cases for injured workers and their families throughout the Houston area, guiding them through that complexity from the first call.

When you reach out to our firm, you speak directly with an attorney. Not intake staff. Not a case manager. An attorney who can assess your situation, answer your questions, and tell you what your options are.

If you or a family member was injured on the job, call (713) 597-2221 to speak with a work injury attorney at The Law Offices of Jed Silverman. There’s no cost to consult and no fee unless we recover for you.

Why Injured Workers Bring Their Cases to The Law Offices of Jed Silverman

Work accident cases require attorneys who are genuinely prepared to litigate. Insurance carriers and non-subscribing employers respond differently when they know your legal team has real courtroom experience. Attorney Tom Rowatt, Of Counsel at our firm, is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a credential that reflects demonstrated competence in taking personal injury cases through trial. That certification directly shapes how we build and prepare your case from day one.

Our firm has earned Super Lawyers recognition in 2025 and 2026 and Best Lawyers in America recognition. We handle injury matters on a contingency fee basis, meaning our legal fees come from a recovery, not from you upfront. If we don’t recover, you don’t owe attorney fees.

Types of Work Accidents We Handle in Houston

Work injuries in Houston range from broken bones and lacerations to catastrophic outcomes, including traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, severe burns, and loss of limb. Large commercial and industrial projects add complexity by involving multiple contractors and subcontractors, creating liability questions that extend well beyond a single employer-employee relationship. We handle three primary categories of work accident cases:

Construction Accidents
Falls from height, equipment failures, and struck-by incidents on Houston job sites often involve multiple responsible parties. We handle construction accident cases involving the full chain of contractors and property owners on a site.

Industrial Accidents
Plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities across the Houston area present unique hazards, including chemical exposure, machinery failures, and confined-space incidents. We represent workers injured in industrial settings throughout the region.

Welding Accidents
Burn injuries, equipment-related incidents, and toxic fume exposure are among the risks welders face on Houston job sites. We handle welding accident claims and the medical and liability complexities that come with them.

How Texas Work Injury Law Affects Your Claim

Texas is the only state that doesn’t require private employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. That single fact shapes nearly every work injury claim filed in Houston.

Workers’ Compensation vs. Direct Employer Liability

Under Section 408.001 of the Texas Labor Code, if your employer subscribes to workers’ comp, you’re generally limited to those benefits and can’t sue the employer directly. Those benefits cover a portion of medical costs and lost wages, but they don’t compensate for pain and suffering or mental anguish.

Employers who don’t carry workers’ compensation lose key legal defenses and can be sued directly for negligence. A third-party claim may also be available even when workers’ comp applies: If an equipment manufacturer, property owner, or subcontractor contributed to the injury, a separate personal injury lawsuit may run alongside or replace the comp claim.

Deadlines That Affect Your Options

Two deadlines matter most. Texas law requires you to report your injury to your employer within 30 days to preserve workers’ comp eligibility. Under Section 16.003 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the incident. Missing either deadline can significantly narrow your options. If a government entity is involved, different procedures and shorter deadlines may apply.

Steps to Take After a Work Accident

What you do in the days following a workplace injury affects both your recovery and your legal options. A few practical steps protect both:

• Get medical attention promptly. Even injuries that seem minor should be evaluated. Medical records establish both the injury and its connection to the incident.
• Report the injury in writing to a supervisor as soon as possible and within the 30-day window Texas law requires.
• Photograph the scene, equipment, and visible injuries as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Collect witness information. Names and contact details for anyone who saw the accident or the condition that caused it can be critical later.
• Keep all paperwork. Save every form, letter, and communication from your employer or their insurer.
• Don’t give recorded statements or sign settlement agreements before speaking with an attorney. Early statements and quick settlements can affect claims you haven’t yet identified.

Talk to a Houston Work Injury Attorney Today

If you were injured on the job in Houston, the decisions you make in the early days of your claim matter. We offer confidential consultations for work accident matters, and when you call, you’ll speak directly with an attorney at The Law Offices of Jed Silverman. We handle injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so there’s no upfront cost to get legal guidance from someone who can evaluate your case.

Call (713) 597-2221 to reach a work accident attorney at The Law Offices of Jed Silverman and discuss your options.