Work Accidents
Work Injury Lawyer in Arlington
Texas Work Injury Guidance Backed by More Than 60 Years of Service
An on-the-job injury doesn’t automatically follow one legal route. Depending on the employer’s coverage and how the accident occurred, an Arlington worker may have a Texas workers’ compensation claim, a negligence claim against a nonsubscriber employer, or a claim against a third party.
Our firm, Jackson, Landrith & Kulesz, handles personal injury matters and brings more than 60 years of service to Texans facing legal problems. We review the accident, medical information, lost income, employer coverage, and the involvement of other businesses or individuals.
Call (817) 587-6452 to discuss your job injury and the legal paths that may apply.
Responsive Counsel & Clear Updates for Arlington Workers
A workplace claim may involve medical records, employer notices, safety procedures, insurance documents, and several areas of Texas law. We tailor our approach to the facts rather than treating every workplace accident as a standard workers’ compensation matter.
We promptly return calls and emails and provide regular case updates. Our attorneys and staff can also accommodate clients in five languages, making it easier to discuss injuries, treatment, employment records, and legal concerns.
What to Bring When We Discuss Your Work Injury
Bring any incident reports, medical and wage records, employer notices, and relevant photographs or messages. We use those details to assess coverage status, possible negligence, and the legal questions that need attention.
Why Clients Choose Us
The Right Legal Team Makes All the Difference
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Client-Focused and Responsive Representation
At Jackson, Landrith & Kulesz, PC, we prioritize clear and consistent communication. Our attorneys are committed to promptly returning calls and emails, keeping you informed at every step of your case.
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Experienced Legal Advocacy Across Multiple Practice AreasWith 60+ years of experience, we provide top-tier representation in immigration, family law, personal injury, real estate, estate planning, and business law.
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A Dedicated Team Ready to Fight for YouWhen legal issues arise, you need a team that acts fast. Our team gets to work immediately, using our expertise to protect your best interests and pursue the best possible outcome.
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A Proven Track Record of Success
Our firm’s long history of service to Texans speaks for itself. Clients trust us for dedicated advocacy, personalized service, and strong results—time and time again.
Workplace Injuries & Claims Against Third Parties
Work-related harm isn’t limited to a single traumatic event. Depending on the medical evidence and connection to the worker’s duties, a claim may involve a sudden physical injury, occupational illness, repetitive stress injury, or workplace fatality.
Someone other than the employer may also bear responsibility. Potential third parties include negligent drivers, property owners, equipment manufacturers, and contractors or other businesses controlling the job site. The parties’ relationships, the cause of the accident, employer coverage, and available evidence determine whether a separate claim may exist.
Incidents that may require closer analysis include:
- Vehicle collisions involving an employee driving for work
- Falls caused by unsafe conditions on property controlled by another business
- Injuries involving allegedly defective machinery, tools, or safety equipment
- Construction incidents involving multiple contractors or subcontractors
- Conditions associated with repeated movements or workplace exposure
Evidence to Preserve After a Job Accident
Report the injury through the required workplace process and follow appropriate medical advice. Avoid guessing about fault in written or recorded statements before the relevant equipment, worksite responsibilities, and safety procedures have been reviewed.
Records that may help explain the claim include:
- Workplace records: Incident reports, coverage notices, safety materials, schedules, and training documents
- Accident evidence: Photographs, video, witness names, equipment information, and messages about what occurred
- Medical information: Treatment records, work restrictions, diagnoses, and documentation of changing symptoms
- Income information: Wage statements, missed-work records, and evidence of altered duties or reduced hours
Gradual-onset conditions require close attention to job duties, symptom history, medical findings, and when the worker first connected the condition to employment. We evaluate those facts without forcing the condition into the framework used for a sudden accident.
Potential Losses & Texas Filing Deadlines
Depending on the claim and supporting proof, potentially recoverable losses may include:
- Medical expenses and lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Physical pain, mental anguish, disfigurement, or impairment
- Death-related losses in a fatal injury case
The available categories differ between workers’ compensation benefits and negligence claims.
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003, a two-year limitations period generally applies to personal injury lawsuits, measured from when the cause of action accrues. Exceptions and claim-specific rules may change that analysis. Workers’ compensation notice and benefit requirements are different and may require earlier action, so workers shouldn’t rely solely on the general two-year period.