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Work injuries in Atascocita TX occur across every industry — construction, oil and gas, healthcare, manufacturing, food service, and beyond. Texas has unique workplace injury laws that give injured workers powerful options, but also strict deadlines that must be followed.
Michelle Acosta Law serves Atascocita TX workers injured on the job. Whether your employer has workers' comp or not, we can help you understand your full range of options.
Report your work injury to your employer in writing immediately. Texas has strict reporting deadlines — 30 days for workers' comp claims. Missing the deadline can bar your recovery entirely.
Texas is the only state that doesn't require private employers to carry workers' compensation insurance. This means many Atascocita TX employers are "non-subscribers" — and if you were injured working for one, you can file a personal injury lawsuit with broader compensation options than workers' comp would provide, including full lost wages and pain and suffering.
Even if your employer has workers' comp, you may also have third-party claims against contractors, equipment manufacturers, or property owners whose negligence contributed to your injury.
Talk to a Houston injury attorney — free, takes 5 minutes.
Get a Free Case Review → Or call: (713) 933-3300Texas law makes no distinction based on immigration status for workplace injury claims. All workers in Atascocita TX — regardless of citizenship or documentation — have the same legal rights to compensation for workplace injuries.
Consultations with Michelle Acosta Law are completely confidential. We serve Houston's entire community — in Spanish and in English.
The clock starts the day of the accident. You have two years to file a lawsuit. That’s the statute of limitations. Don’t wait. I’ve seen clients wait a year. Then they get a call saying, “Your case is too late.” It’s over. You can’t get anything. Two years is short. Start your case early.
There are exceptions. If you’re a minor, the clock doesn’t start until you turn 18. Then you have two more years. So if you were 15 when the accident happened, you have until age 20 to file. That’s important. But don’t wait until you’re 18. Start the process early. The sooner you get help, the better.
Government entities are different. If the accident involved a city bus or a police car, you have six months to send a notice. Not two years. You must send a written notice to the city within six months. If you miss that, you lose your case. It’s a strict rule. Don’t wait. Get the notice sent right away.
I’ve handled cases where clients missed the six-month deadline. The city said, “No notice, no case.” It’s heartbreaking. They had a valid claim. But they didn’t know the rule. You need to know these rules. They’re not obvious. They’re part of the law. You need to get help early.
Founded on one belief: every injured person deserves a lawyer who fights for them like family. Michelle is a trial lawyer — not a volume firm. Every case prepared for a jury. $56M Harris County verdict. Super Lawyers Rising Star. Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers — Texas. Gerry Spence Method trained. Former General Counsel. Raised across Latin America and Asia. Fluent Spanish.
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