Know Your Rights—Even If Your Employer Wasn’t Negligent
Workplace injuries can happen under a wide variety of circumstances. Whether it’s a slip and fall, repetitive motion injury, equipment malfunction, or sudden accident, not every work injury is the result of employer negligence. But that doesn’t mean you’re not entitled to benefits or legal protection.
At Sandoval Law Firm, we help Texas workers navigate both traditional workers’ compensation and non-subscriber employer claims—regardless of fault.
Work Injuries Happen—With or Without Negligence
In Texas, it’s possible for employees to get injured on the job even when the employer followed all safety protocols. Accidents are an unfortunate part of many work environments, and sometimes, no one is directly to blame.
However, your right to compensation still depends on whether your employer is part of the Texas workers’ compensation system—or has opted out as a non-subscriber.
Two Paths to Compensation in Texas
1. Workers’ Compensation (Subscriber Employer):
If your employer participates in the Texas workers’ compensation program, you may be entitled to:
- Medical care coverage
- Partial wage replacement
- Disability benefits
- Vocational rehabilitation
These benefits are typically provided regardless of who was at fault for the injury. However, they are also limited and do not include compensation for pain and suffering.
2. Non-Subscriber Employers:
Texas is the only state that allows employers to opt out of the workers’ compensation system. These are called non-subscriber employers, and they provide private injury benefit plans instead.
If your employer is a non-subscriber and their negligence caused or contributed to your injury, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit and recover damages not available through workers’ comp, including:
- Full lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Future medical expenses
- Loss of earning capacity
But if the employer was not negligent, your recovery may be limited by the terms of the company’s private injury plan—and it’s critical to have an experienced attorney review your situation.
Not Sure Whether Your Employer Is a Subscriber?
Many large Texas employers—including Home Depot, Target, Amazon, and Walmart—are non-subscribers, meaning the rules for handling your injury are different. You’ll need to understand how your employer’s status affects your claim and whether you’re eligible to sue.
Why Choose Sandoval Law Firm?
We focus exclusively on representing injured Texas workers—whether their employers are subscribers or non-subscribers. Attorney Hector L. Sandoval has the experience, insight, and dedication to help you make sense of a confusing system and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Even if your employer didn’t act negligently, we’ll help you explore every legal option and make sure your rights are protected from day one.
Don’t Navigate Your Work Injury Alone
If you were injured at work in Texas—whether or not your employer was at fault—you still have rights. Understanding the difference between subscriber and non-subscriber cases is the key to protecting your health, income, and future.
Call Sandoval Law Firm today or fill out our online form to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.