San Antonio Work Injury Lawyers

Representing Texans Hurt by Negligent Third Parties

When serious injuries occur on the job, workers and families face sudden financial and physical uncertainty. Medical care can be expensive, time away from work can stretch for months, and the long-term effects of an accident can be life-altering.

At The Packard Law Firm, we represent injured Texans in third-party work injury cases—civil lawsuits against negligent contractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, and others whose carelessness causes harm. These claims go beyond the limits of workers’ compensation and allow injured workers to pursue the full compensation they deserve under Texas law.

For decades, our family-run firm has built its reputation on results, trial experience, and personal commitment to our clients. We’ve recovered millions for workers and families throughout San Antonio and all across Texas, combining the resources of a proven trial practice with the compassion of a family-based firm that treats every client like one of its own.

Results That Make a Difference

• $8.5 Million Jury Verdict — Bakery worker’s back injury caused by defective stacking baskets; verdict was 85× higher than the final offer.
• Confidential Seven-Figure Settlement — 18-wheeler collision causing serious injuries to two victims.
• Full Policy Recovery — Client injured by an uninsured driver in a rural Texas crash.
• Millions Recovered — For workers and families injured on the job.

Call (210) 972-8918 or contact us online for a FREE consultation. Our workplace accident attorneys represent victims in Bexar County and across Texas.

Why Choose The Packard Law Firm

• Generations of Trial Experience in Texas. A family legacy of representing working Texans for nearly 50 years.
• Millions Recovered. Proven record of success in workplace and serious injury litigation.
• Client-Focused Representation. Every case receives personal attention and consistent communication.
• Fearless Advocacy. We take on powerful defendants, insurers, and manufacturers.
• No Fees Unless We Win. You pay nothing upfront; our fee comes only from your recovery.

When a Work Injury Becomes a Personal Injury Case

Not every workplace injury is limited to workers’ compensation. If a person or company outside your employer contributed to the unsafe condition that caused your injury, you may have a third-party personal injury claim. These cases often arise when multiple contractors share a job site, machinery is defective, or a property owner fails to maintain safe conditions. Additionally, an employer can be held financially responsible if their gross negligence causes the death of an employee, even though there is workers’ compensation. 

Common examples include:

• Defective equipment or machinery. Poor design, missing guards, or mechanical failure on industrial or construction sites.
• Negligent contractors or subcontractors. When multiple companies operate on the same site, as in many construction accidents, unsafe coordination or supervision can cause serious harm.
• Dangerous property conditions. Unstable structures, unguarded openings, exposed electrical hazards, or unsafe traffic control near worksites.
• Vehicle-related accidents. Collisions involving commercial trucks, delivery vehicles, or third-party drivers traveling to or from job sites.
• Oilfield and industrial accidents. Explosions, well-site equipment failures, and contractor negligence are common in oilfield injury cases and often involve third-party responsibility.
• Faulty maintenance or rental equipment. Unsafe repairs, worn components, or neglected inspections by equipment providers.

Determining who is responsible in a third-party case requires careful investigation. Our firm identifies every company with control over the job site or the equipment involved, analyzes contracts, and consults with engineering experts to prove how the incident occurred and why it should have been prevented.

Workers’ Compensation vs. Third-Party Lawsuits

Workers’ compensation offers limited benefits—medical coverage and partial wages—but does not allow recovery for pain, suffering, or long-term loss. 

A third-party lawsuit, on the other hand, is a fault-based civil claim that permits recovery for the full measure of damages caused by another company’s negligence.

Texas is unique in that workers’ compensation coverage is not required by law. Some employers are non-subscribers and do not carry workers’ compensation insurance. In those cases, injured employees can bring a direct negligence claim against the employer, often alongside a third-party action.

The Packard Law Firm focuses exclusively on these civil personal injury and non-subscriber cases, where our clients’ potential recoveries are not restricted by the workers’ comp system.

What Compensation Can Be Recovered

Workplace accidents can change the course of a person’s life. Civil personal injury claims allow victims to pursue compensation for both economic and human losses, not just limited benefits. Depending on the facts of your case, recoverable damages may include:

• Medical expenses for all necessary treatment, rehabilitation, and future care.
• Full lost wages and loss of future earning capacity if you are unable to return to your previous work.
• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress resulting from physical and psychological trauma.
• Permanent disability or disfigurement, such as amputation, paralysis, or severe burns.
• Loss of consortium and household services, recognizing the injury’s impact on family life.
• Wrongful death damages for surviving family members, including funeral costs and loss of financial support.

For many clients, a workplace injury also means the end of their career. Because our firm also handles Social Security Disability (SSD) cases, we can help evaluate your eligibility for benefits and coordinate strategies to protect your civil recovery while securing long-term financial support.

Do You Have a Third-Party Case?

Many workers assume that their only remedy is through workers’ comp. In reality, third-party liability is far more common than most realize, especially on large job sites or in industries involving multiple contractors, vendors, or equipment suppliers.

You may have a viable third-party case if:

• A defective machine, vehicle, or product contributed to your injury.
• You were working on property not owned or controlled by your employer.
• A contractor, subcontractor, or vendor created or failed to correct a dangerous condition.
• You were injured by a third-party driver or delivery vehicle while performing job duties.
• Your employer is a non-subscriber that opted out of workers’ compensation coverage.

Texas law generally provides two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim. However, cases involving government entities may require formal notice within six months. Because evidence at worksites can change rapidly, early investigation is critical to preserving your rights.

How We Build a Case for Injured Workers

Our firm approaches every workplace injury case as if it will go to trial. We conduct detailed investigations to uncover how the accident occurred, who was responsible, and how the injury has affected your life.

Our process includes:

• Scene and evidence preservation before conditions change or equipment is altered.
• Expert analysis from engineers, human factors specialists, and medical professionals.
• Contract and control review to determine which entities held responsibility for site safety.
• Comprehensive case preparation to maximize value through negotiation or trial.

This methodical, evidence-driven approach has allowed us to recover significant verdicts and settlements for injured Texans across a wide range of industries.

Call For a FREE Consultation: (210) 972-8918

If you were seriously injured on the job and believe a third party may be at fault, you may have rights that go beyond workers’ compensation. The Packard Law Firm represents workers and families across Texas in complex injury and non-subscriber cases, helping clients secure the compensation they need to recover and move forward.

Call (210) 972-8918 or contact us online for a free consultation. Our San Antonio work injury attorneys will investigate your case, identify liable parties, and fight for the full value of your claim.