Undocumented Worker Injury
Even if you don’t have the papers you need to work legally in the United States, you are still entitled to compensation for your Texas on-the-job injuries. The reason: Texas law guarantees equal treatment for undocumented workers who suffer workplace injuries.
That means if you are injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits despite your immigration status.
If you’ve suffered an on-the-job injury and you are an undocumented worker, the job accident attorney at the Wyly Law Firm, P.C. can help. We will evaluate your claim and explain your legal options.
We have Spanish speakers in our office available to assist you. Se habla Espanol.
Based in Houston, we handle a wide range of personal injury claims, including illegal workplace accident claims. To contact us, call 713-574-7034 or contact us online. All inquiries will be addressed within 24 hours and all matters are handled on contingency, meaning clients never pay unless or until they recover compensation for their injuries.
About Houston Undocumented On-The-Job Injury Claims
Undocumented workers, sometimes referred to as illegal aliens, can recover workers’ compensation benefits if their employer participates in the Texas workers’ compensation system. If their employer is a non-subscriber, undocumented workers can pursue a lawsuit against their employer for the damages they sustained in their workplace accident, including medical bills, pain and suffering and lost wages.
Your citizenship does not affect your ability to recover compensation for your injuries. Nor does your citizenship affect your right to bring a non-subscriber workplace injury claim against your employer. A series of court cases have made clear that undocumented workers are entitled to equal treatment under the law, including equal access to compensation for their on-the-job accidents.
Although participation in the Texas workers’ compensation system is optional for employers, if they choose to participate, they must cover all of their workers — including undocumented employee. If employers opt to be a non-subscriber, they face liability for all workers’ injuries — regardless of immigration status — so long as the worker can show that employer negligence played a role in their accident.
Unfortunately, some undocumented workers are afraid to report their injuries for fear that it might lead to their arrest and deportation. Some employers use the threat of deportation to intimidate those they refer to as illegal aliens into silence.
Please note that attorneys owe their clients a duty of confidence and cannot reveal their immigration status. You should not be afraid to talk to a qualified Houston workplace injury attorney at the Wyly Law Firm, P.C.
We Offer Quality Personal Service
Attorney Brad T. Wyly is a knowledgeable, professional, and accessible job accident lawyer who works closely with his clients and communicates with them throughout the duration of their case. He keeps clients informed of the status of their case, returns calls promptly, and makes himself available. His clients know they have an advocate dedicated to their needs and interests. We have Spanish speakers in our office available to assist you. Se habla Espanol.
The Wyly Law Firm, P.C. has years of experience with cases involving undocumented workers injury claims.
Contact Us
If you are an undocumented worker who has been injured in a workplace accident in Harris County, Galveston, Houston, Baytown, Pasadena, Beaumont, or the surrounding areas, contact the Wyly Law Firm, P.C. If you have suffered a severe injury and are unable to visit our office, home visits are available by appointment.
For a free consultation with a Houston workplace injury attorney at the Wyly Law Firm, P.C., call 713-574-7034 or contact us online.
