Workplace Accident Attorneys Serving Bryan and College Station

Straight Answers After a Job-Related Injury

If you got hurt on the job in Bryan or College Station, you're likely trying to figure out whether workers' compensation covers everything you're facing, or whether someone else bears responsibility for what happened. 

Our workplace accident attorneys at Rodriguez & Gimbert P.L.L.C. look at the full picture of your injury, whether it happened on a construction site, inside a manufacturing plant, or during a welding job, before we tell you what your options are.

We've practiced in Brazos County since 2001, and we handle these cases in English and in Spanish, from the first phone call through the outcome.

Contact us at (979) 559-3599 to schedule a free consultation about your workplace accident case in Bryan or College Station.

When Workers' Compensation Isn't the Only Option

Texas is one of the few states that lets most private employers opt out of workers' compensation altogether. If your employer is a non-subscriber, you may be able to file a direct injury lawsuit instead, and that path can include damages, such as lost earning capacity and pain and suffering, that workers' compensation doesn't cover. 

That's why the first thing we do is figure out whether your employer carries coverage and whether a third party, such as a contractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer, contributed to your injury.

Roberto Rodriguez spent years defending catastrophic injury and insurance coverage claims for national litigation firms in Houston and New York before he came home to practice here. When he evaluates your case, he's already seen how the insurance side builds its defense, and he uses that experience on your behalf. 

The facts that raise a non-subscriber or third-party question look different on a routine job site than they do in an industrial plant or on a welding crew, which is why we break each of those situations out below.

The Types of Workplace Accident Cases We Handle

Workplace injuries vary depending on where and how they occur, and the legal issues involved can differ just as much.

Our workplace accident practice areas include:

• Work accidents
• Industrial accidents
• Welding accidents

Whichever category your injury falls under, the same attorneys handle your case from the first call through resolution.

How We Build Your Case from the First Call

When you call, we start by listening to what happened and reviewing whatever documentation you already have, such as incident reports, photos, or witness names. We also request safety records, maintenance logs, and OSHA-related documentation where it applies, and then we tell you what we find.

What a Serious Workplace Injury Can Cost You Beyond the Hospital Bill

A serious injury on a job site rarely stops at medical bills. Missed paychecks add up fast, and if your injury limits your ability to return to physically demanding work, such as welding, machine operation, or fieldwork, that loss can follow you for years. We're available 24/7, and if you call after hours, we call you back. Every new client meets with our team for a free consultation first.

Frequently Asked Questions About Workplace Accidents

Workplace accident cases raise questions that don't come up in other kinds of injury claims, particularly around workers' compensation and non-subscriber employers.

What Should I Do Immediately After a Workplace Accident?

See a doctor first, even if your symptoms seem minor, because some injuries don't show their full extent until later. Report the injury to your employer as soon as you safely can, and ask for a copy of any incident report you sign.

Can I File a Claim If My Employer Doesn't Carry Workers' Compensation?

Yes. Texas allows most private employers to opt out of workers' compensation, and if yours has, you may be able to file a direct injury lawsuit instead. Whether that's the right path depends on your employer's coverage and the facts of your accident.

Is a Welding or Industrial Accident Handled Differently Than a Standard Work Injury Claim?

The legal framework, workers' compensation versus non-subscriber claims versus third-party liability, is the same across all three. What changes is the evidence: equipment maintenance records and safety training logs matter more in an industrial or welding case than they might in a routine workplace fall.

How Long Do I Have to File a Workplace Accident Claim in Texas?

Personal injury lawsuits in Texas generally must be filed within two years of the accident, while workers' compensation claims often require reporting to your employer within 30 days. Depending on which path applies to your case, the deadline that matters most can look very different.