Workers’ compensation laws only apply to your employer. If your employer subscribes to workers’ compensation, then you cannot sue your employer over your workplace accident.
However, workers’ compensation laws have no bearing on the potential liability of third parties, such as vendors, equipment manufacturers and subcontractors. If a third party is at fault for your injuries, then you can seek compensation from that party above and beyond what you are receiving through workers’ compensation.
Moreover, in Texas, employers are not required to subscribe to workers’ compensation, so, depending on your employer’s status, it may be possible to bring a workplace accident lawsuit directly against your employer.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal assistance from a Texas personal injury attorney. For your free legal consultation, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
