Legal Advocacy for Workplace Injuries in Dallas
Dallas Work Accident Attorneys with Medical & Engineering Depth
When a workplace injury upends your life, the strength of your legal team’s technical knowledge can determine how well your claim holds up against an employer’s insurer. At Marchand Law, David and Leanna Marchand bring 60 combined years of experience to workplace injury cases in Dallas, including backgrounds most attorneys simply don’t have. Leanna is a licensed registered nurse (BSN, RN) and a licensed attorney (JD, cum laude, SMU) with over 25 years of nursing experience applied directly to medical injury analysis. David is a former aeronautical design engineer who worked on advanced military aircraft at North American Aircraft, holds an M.S. in Aerodynamics from Georgia Institute of Technology, and has practiced as a trial attorney for more than 30 years.
That combination matters in workplace injury cases. David’s engineering background informs how he analyzes equipment failures, machinery defects, and industrial accident causation. Leanna’s nursing background shapes how she reads medical records, evaluates injury severity, and assesses long-term medical impacts. Each case is handled personally by David and Leanna. No work is delegated to associates.
Talk to a work accident attorney in Dallas about your case. Contact us through our online contact form or call (903) 345-1807 for a confidential consultation.
We Help Workplace Injury Victims Seek Compensation
Texas workplace injury law is more complicated than in most states because private employers aren’t required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Whether your employer is a subscriber or non-subscriber to that system shapes much of your legal strategy, and we identify that status at the outset of each case.
- Texas Workers’ Compensation and Non-Subscriber Determination: We verify whether your employer participates in the workers’ compensation system. Non-subscriber employers cannot assert assumption-of-risk or co-worker negligence defenses under Texas law, and a finding of negligence against a non-subscriber may allow recovery of additional damages, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, and disfigurement that the standard workers’ comp system doesn’t cover.
- Thorough Investigation and Evidence Collection: We move quickly to gather accident reports, witness statements, medical records, safety records, OSHA violation history, equipment maintenance logs, and surveillance footage. David’s engineering background is applied directly to analyzing machinery failures and defective equipment. Leanna’s nursing background drives the medical records review. This means we don’t rely solely on outside experts to tell us what happened.
- Accurate Damages Valuation: We work with medical professionals, vocational rehabilitation specialists, and economic analysts to calculate the full value of your claim: current and future medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and disfigurement. For non-subscriber cases, that full range of damages may be available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 903-345-1807 today!
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What if I was partially at fault for my workplace injury?
Workers' compensation benefits are available regardless of fault. For third-party claims, Texas comparative fault laws apply, potentially reducing but not eliminating your recovery.
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How much is my workplace injury case worth?
Case values depend on injury severity, medical expenses, lost wages, and whether third-party liability exists. Third-party claims often result in higher compensation than workers' compensation alone.
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What if my workers' compensation claim is denied?
You have the right to appeal denied claims through the Texas Department of Insurance. Our firm handles all aspects of the appeals process and can also investigate potential third-party claims.
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Can I sue my employer for my workplace injury?
Generally, no, if your employer carries workers' compensation insurance. However, you can pursue third-party claims against other negligent parties, and you can sue non-subscribing employers directly.
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How long do I have to report my workplace injury?
You must report your injury to your employer within 30 days from the date of the injury or the date you discovered your injury or illness was job-related, or you might lose your right to benefits.