Hurst Personal Injury Lawyer

After a serious accident, you might suddenly be faced with expensive hospital bills, a long recovery, and lost wages due to time taken off of work. If somebody else was to blame for the accident—whether it was a car crash, a workplace injury, or another negligent incident—you could be entitled to compensation. A Hurst, TX personal injury attorney can advise you of your rights and fight for the payment you deserve.

Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. has been certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for over 30 years, giving him a strong understanding of how to handle these kinds of cases.

Hurt in a Motor Vehicle Accident?

A motor vehicle accident in Hurst can cause lasting injuries and serious damage to your vehicle. Wrecks on Airport Freeway, Precinct Line Road, and local neighborhood streets frequently result in broken bones, head injuries, and back injuries. Many injured people face medical bills and missed paychecks before they even understand what happened.

Our firm handles claims involving car wrecks, truck wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, and pedestrian accidents. We investigate how the wreck happened, gather police reports and witness statements, and review medical records to measure the full cost of your injuries. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. You can still recover compensation if you were 50 percent or less at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. Insurance adjusters often try to shift fault onto the injured person to lower what they pay. A careful investigation can push back against those tactics.

Representing Injured Employees Not Covered by Workers' Compensation in Hurst

Texas is the only state that does not require most private employers to carry workers' compensation insurance. Employers who opt out are called non-subscribers. When a worker is hurt on the job at a non-subscribing company, the employee may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit directly against the employer.

This option can be vital for people working in high-risk industries. Oil and gas workers can suffer burns, crush injuries, and harm from explosions on rigs and well sites. Factory employees face dangers from heavy machinery, conveyor belts, and chemical exposure. Construction workers are at risk of falls from scaffolding, trench collapses, and being struck by equipment.

Non-subscriber claims differ from workers' compensation claims in key ways. An injured employee must show that the employer was negligent, such as by failing to provide proper training, safety equipment, or a safe workplace. In exchange, Texas law limits the defenses a non-subscribing employer can raise. The employer generally cannot argue that the worker was partly at fault, that the worker accepted the risks of the job, or that a coworker caused the injury. These claims can also allow recovery for pain and suffering, which workers' compensation does not cover.