Workers' Compensation in Friendswood
Friendswood workplace injuries from construction sites, warehouses, and industrial facilities often have two available recovery paths: workers' comp benefits AND third-party negligence claims against contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners. We identify both and pursue both.
Texas law that governs workers' compensation cases
Common injuries we see in Friendswood
- Construction site falls
- Warehouse and forklift injuries
- Equipment malfunction injuries
- Repetitive stress / cumulative trauma
- Chemical exposure and burns
- Crush injuries
- Vehicle-related injuries on the job
- Workplace violence and assaults
Compensation we pursue
- Medical benefits (covered employer-approved care)
- Temporary income benefits (~70% wage replacement)
- Impairment income benefits (for permanent injury rating)
- Supplemental income benefits (long-term)
- Lifetime income benefits for catastrophic cases
- Death benefits for surviving family
- Plus (in nonsubscriber / third-party cases): pain and suffering, mental anguish, full lost wages
- Punitive damages for gross negligence
Frequently asked questions for Friendswood clients
Is workers' compensation mandatory in Friendswood?
No. Texas is the only U.S. state where private employers can legally opt out of the workers' compensation system. Employers who opt out are called "nonsubscribers" and can be sued directly by injured employees — often recovering far more than standard WC.
Can I sue my employer if I'm hurt at work in Friendswood?
If your employer is a nonsubscriber, yes. If they carry standard workers' comp, you generally cannot sue them directly — but a third-party claim against a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner is allowed on top of WC benefits.
How do I know if my Friendswood employer is a subscriber or nonsubscriber?
Texas employers must post notice. We can also check the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation database. Don't assume — call us and we'll look it up before your free consultation.
Court venue for Friendswood cases
Personal injury cases arising in Friendswood are typically filed in Galveston and Harris counties (county seat: Galveston / Houston), in the District Courts or County Courts at Law. We're familiar with the local procedures and carrier tendencies in this venue.
Getting from Friendswood to our Houston office
From Friendswood, take FM 518 West to Highway 288 North, then to US-59 North, then West Loop 610 North to Westheimer.
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2401 Fountain View Dr, Suite 830
Houston, TX 77057
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