Workplace Injury Attorney in Houston

Getting hurt at work can turn your life upside down. One minute you're focused on your job, and the next you're dealing with pain, medical appointments, and a pile of unanswered questions. Some injuries heal quickly, but others follow you for years and make it hard to earn a living. When that happens, you deserve clear answers and a plan that actually works.

At the Law Office of Sean Bostic-Sealy PLLC, our workplace injury attorneys help Houston workers protect their rights and rebuild after serious accidents. Every case is different. Some injuries fall under workers' compensation, others don't, and many involve third parties that most people never think to look at. That difference can change everything about what you're able to recover.

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Why We See So Many Serious Injuries on the Job

Construction sites, refineries, warehouses, and industrial plants are full of hidden risks. Equipment breaks down. Safety steps get skipped. Sometimes the danger has been there all along, waiting for the wrong moment.

Common causes of serious workplace injuries include:

• Falls from scaffolding, ladders, and rooftops
• Accidents involving forklifts, cranes, and heavy machinery
• Chemical exposure leading to burns or long-term illness
• Electrical shocks from live wires or faulty equipment
• Falling tools or debris on busy job sites

These injuries often mean surgery, months of recovery, and permanent changes to your daily life.

Additional Types of Workplace Injuries We Handle

• Construction site accidents
• Industrial and plant incidents
• Refinery explosions and chemical burns
• Crane and scaffolding failures
• Oil rig and maritime accidents
• Pipeline explosions
• Vehicle accidents on the job
• Equipment malfunctions and lifting injuries
• Slips, trips, and falls

Industry-Specific Experience

Our firm represents injured workers across Houston in industries including oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, maritime, refineries, chemical plants, transportation, healthcare, warehousing, agriculture, energy, mining, and more.

How We Help You Navigate Workers’ Compensation & Injury Lawsuits

After a job injury, workers’ compensation is supposed to help with medical care and some of your lost wages. On paper, it sounds simple. You file a claim, the insurance company pays what it should, and you focus on getting back to work. In reality, many people run into denied claims, delayed checks, and benefits that don’t come close to covering what they’ve lost.

In some situations, you may also have the right to file an injury lawsuit. This happens when someone other than your employer played a role in your accident, such as a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, or another company at the job site. Unlike workers’ comp, a lawsuit looks at who caused the injury and can include compensation for pain, full lost income, and future medical needs.

That difference matters. Workers’ compensation doesn’t care who was at fault. Injury lawsuits do. When another party’s mistake caused your injury, you may be able to use both paths to protect your finances and your future. Many injured workers in Houston don’t realize this option exists until it’s too late.

Why Clients Choose Our Firm

Our workplace injury attorneys take the time to look at the full picture, not just the workers’ comp claim. We combine deep knowledge of workers’ compensation law with real experience handling third-party injury cases, so nothing is left on the table. Our team has the resources to manage complex claims, but you’ll always receive personal attention and clear communication. And you never pay us unless we win your case.

Beyond Workers’ Compensation

We don’t stop at basic benefits. Our attorneys investigate every possible source of compensation, including:

• Third-party negligence claims
• Product liability and defective equipment cases
• Premises and construction site liability
• Contractor and property owner negligence
• Vehicle and transportation claims
• Maritime and federal employee cases

Comprehensive Benefits Recovery

We fight to recover compensation for:

• Medical treatment and prescriptions
• Lost wages and future income
• Long-term medical care
• Vocational rehab and disability support
• Pain and suffering in third-party claims
• Loss of earning capacity
• Disfigurement and mental anguish
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Home modifications and life care planning

Our Strategic Approach

Our legal team builds strong cases by:

• Investigating accident causes
• Identifying all responsible parties
• Reviewing safety records and contracts
• Protecting evidence and interviewing witnesses
• Working with medical experts
• Calculating future care needs
• Negotiating with insurers and preparing for trial
• Meeting every deadline and reporting requirement

Understanding Your Rights

As an injured worker, you have important rights, including the right to medical care, workers’ compensation benefits, legal representation, protection from retaliation, disability accommodations, vocational rehab, and the ability to pursue third-party claims when another party caused your injury.

Why Acting Fast Matters for Texas Workplace Injury Lawsuits

Texas law gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a third party claim. Miss that window, and you lose your right to sue. There are no do-overs. Once the deadline passes, your case is done.

Some injuries, like those from chemicals or repeated strain, show up later. In those cases, the two-year clock starts when you find out about the injury. Proving when you knew can get tricky, so moving quickly helps protect your rights. This is especially true for workers in Houston, where job site hazards can be complex.

Workers comp has its own deadlines. You usually have 30 days to report your injury to your employer and one year to file a claim with the state. Missing these can cost you benefits. If you’re handling both a comp claim and a lawsuit, you need to keep both timelines in mind. Waiting too long puts everything at risk.

No Recovery, No Fee

We handle all workplace injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win your case. We advance all case costs and only recover them if we secure compensation for you.