El Paso Workplace Injury Lawyers Fighting for Injured Workers
Every worker in El Paso and the surrounding region deserves to return home safely at the end of the day. Unfortunately, workplace accidents happen with alarming frequency in construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, transportation, and other industries that drive our local economy. When employers or third parties cut corners on safety, workers pay the price with serious injuries and lost livelihoods.
At Lovett & Murray, we have spent more than three decades standing up for injured workers throughout West Texas and Southern New Mexico. We understand the complexities of Texas workplace injury law, including the unique non-subscriber system that sets Texas apart from every other state. Whether your employer carries workers' compensation or not, we will fight to get you the maximum compensation available.
Common Workplace Injuries in El Paso
El Paso's economy relies heavily on industries where workplace injuries are a daily risk. Our attorneys handle cases involving:
- Construction site accidents — falls from heights, scaffold collapses, struck-by incidents, trench cave-ins, and crane accidents on residential and commercial projects throughout El Paso
- Industrial and manufacturing injuries — machinery entanglement, amputations, crush injuries, and chemical burns at manufacturing facilities and processing plants
- Transportation and warehouse injuries — forklift accidents, loading dock falls, and injuries from improperly stored materials at distribution centers along I-10
- Oil field and refinery injuries — explosions, toxic exposure, equipment failures, and burns at oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin region
- Repetitive stress and overexertion — back injuries, carpal tunnel, and joint damage from repetitive tasks
- Electrocution and electrical burns — contact with exposed wiring, improperly maintained equipment, or power lines
- Toxic substance exposure — asbestos, silica dust, chemical fumes, and other hazardous materials
Texas Non-Subscriber Claims: A Powerful Path to Full Compensation
Texas is the only state where private employers can opt out of workers' compensation insurance. When your employer is a non-subscriber and you are injured on the job, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against them. Non-subscriber claims are often significantly more valuable than workers' comp claims because:
- You can recover pain and suffering damages, which workers' comp does not provide
- Your employer cannot use contributory negligence as a complete defense in most cases
- There is no cap on benefits — your recovery is based on the full extent of your damages
- You may be entitled to punitive damages if your employer's conduct was especially reckless
Our attorneys have extensive experience with non-subscriber employer claims and know how to hold these companies accountable for failing to protect their workers.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Depending on the nature of your workplace injury and the parties responsible, you may be entitled to:
- Medical expenses — emergency treatment, surgeries, rehabilitation, prescriptions, assistive devices, and future medical care
- Lost wages — income lost during recovery and diminished earning capacity if you cannot return to your previous job
- Pain and suffering — physical pain, emotional distress, depression, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Disability benefits — compensation for permanent impairments that affect your ability to work
- Vocational rehabilitation — retraining costs if you need to transition to a new career due to your injuries
Why Lovett & Murray for Your Workplace Injury Case
- 30+ years of results — we have recovered over $150 million for injury victims across the region
- Non-subscriber expertise — we know the strategies that work in Texas non-subscriber cases
- Bilingual service — our team serves clients in English and Spanish with equal proficiency
- No upfront costs — you pay nothing unless we win your case
- Personal attention — your case gets the focused, attorney-level attention it deserves
If you have been hurt on the job, do not rely solely on your employer to do the right thing. Contact Lovett & Murray at 915-757-9999 for a free consultation to learn what your claim is really worth.