When a workplace accident disrupts your life, you need attorneys who treat your case as its own, not a file in a stack. At Fertitta & Givens, our Houston-based plaintiff’s firm represents injured workers across Texas with individualized attention and a genuine commitment to your recovery.
Our co-founders have deep roots here. Jessica Givens is a Houston native, and Michael Fertitta brings longstanding ties to the community. Partner Beth McEntee is a Harvard Law School graduate whose background strengthens our approach to complex litigation. Together, we represent individuals whose work injuries have created serious physical, financial, and legal challenges.
If you’ve been injured on the job in Houston or anywhere in Texas, contact us today for a free case evaluation. We handle qualifying cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we may recover compensation for you. Call (346) 258-5803 to speak with our team.What Sets Our Approach Apart
We don’t offer the same playbook to every client. Every work accident claim involves distinct facts, parties, and legal paths, and we take the time to understand your situation fully before mapping a strategy.
Our representation is grounded in honesty. We give you a candid assessment of your claim: what’s favorable, what presents challenges, and what steps we recommend. We stay accessible from the first consultation through resolution, and we hold ourselves to high ethical standards in every action we take.
Houston’s economy runs on industries that carry real physical risk. Our work accident practice covers claims arising from the city’s dominant sectors, including construction, oil and gas, refinery and plant operations, and industrial facilities.
Common incident types include construction falls and struck-by events, oilfield and refinery explosions, chemical and hazardous substance exposure, heavy machinery and equipment failures, electrocution, and on-the-job transportation accidents. Injuries in these incidents are frequently severe: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, serious burns, amputations, and occupational illnesses resulting from long-term exposure to harmful substances.
We also handle wrongful death claims when a family member is killed in a workplace accident. In cases involving an employer’s gross negligence, surviving family members may be able to pursue a claim even when workers’ compensation insurance is involved.
We build each case by drawing on our attorneys’ experience alongside insights from trusted professionals in relevant fields. Incident reports, safety records, equipment documentation, and contractual agreements all factor into our review. No significant detail gets overlooked.
Work accident cases in Houston can involve multiple employers, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners, all with competing accounts of what happened and who is responsible. We approach each claim with a multifaceted strategy that examines every available theory of recovery and anticipates the arguments the other side will raise.
Our process starts with a thorough evidence review. Incident reports, safety records, maintenance logs, equipment documentation, and contracts all come under scrutiny. We consult with professionals whose insights position evidence and testimony to withstand challenge. When the facts support an unconventional legal theory, we pursue it.
Clients receive clear communication throughout. We explain where a case stands, what we’re doing and why, and what obstacles may arise. That transparency isn’t a courtesy. It’s how we work. Our commitment to Houston and the workers and families this community depends on shapes everything about how we represent each client.
Can I Sue My Employer If They Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
In most situations, workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy against an employer that carries coverage under the Texas Labor Code. However, you may still bring a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent third party, such as a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner, whose actions contributed to your injury.
What If My Employer Doesn’t Carry Workers’ Comp?
If your employer is a Texas non-subscriber, you can file a personal injury lawsuit directly against them. That means you can pursue damages that may include pain and suffering and mental anguish that workers’ comp benefits don’t cover.
How Long Do I Have to File a Work Injury Claim in Texas?
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim is two years from the date of injury. Workers’ compensation claims have shorter deadlines: report the injury to your employer within 30 days and file the claim within one year. Missing either deadline can affect your ability to recover benefits.
What Compensation Can I Pursue in a Work Accident Lawsuit?
Depending on the facts of your case, you may be able to seek past and future medical expenses, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, disfigurement, and in cases involving egregious conduct, punitive damages.
Do I Need an Attorney for a Work Injury Claim?
You aren’t required to have one, but Texas work injury law, particularly the non-subscriber rules and third-party liability options, is genuinely complex. At Fertitta & Givens, the initial consultation is free, and we handle qualifying cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we may recover compensation for you. Call (346) 258-5803 to get started.
