Undocumented Workers

Name: Undocumented Workers
Brand: Espinoza & Brock
Rating: 4.1 (112 reviews)

Employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment for their employees, and most take steps to protect their workers. Nevertheless, accidents do happen due to chance or blatant neglect, and workers get injured. Whether that worker is documented or undocumented, he or she has the right to fair compensation. Legal status should have no part in the equation when it comes to a person being injured and needing help with medical bills, lost wages, and other ramifications of a work injury.

Undocumented Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Protected by Law

Although Texas’s employment laws do not make workers’ compensation insurance mandatory, many employers do choose to carry it. It exists to protect all workers in the event of on-the-job injuries. The Texas Workers’ Compensation Act requires that medical benefits and income replacement benefits be provided for injured workers regardless of their legal status. Employers and insurance companies cannot use a lack of citizenship or legal status as a reason for denying benefits.

Don’t Let Legal Status Prevent You or a Loved One from Getting What’s Right

According to the American Immigration Council, there are over 1.6 million undocumented immigrants in the state of Texas. Immigrants, including undocumented workers, are valuable workers and are indispensable members of our society. If you, your spouse, parent, friend, or loved one is an undocumented worker who was injured, don’t hesitate to call us and speak with a knowledgeable attorney who understands your situation. We know your value and we know your rights.

We Stand Up for the Rights of Undocumented Workers

Our Firm is built on the principle that you really can’t put a dollar amount on the value all workers have in our businesses, communities, culture and society in general. Espinoza & Brock was founded by Javier Espinoza who is a first-generation American immigrant. His father worked construction to support his family, and Javier, in turn, worked construction to support his family and put himself through college. Javier strives to be a leader in Texas communities as a voice for workers’ rights. We have offices in San Antonio and El Paso and aim to protect workers’ rights in communities across Texas.

Contact a Workers’ Compensation Attorney at Espinoza & Brock Regardless Of Your Legal Status

For every member of our legal team, it’s not only about getting just and deserving compensation for your workplace injuries—it’s about human rights and holding the responsible party liable for their negligence. If your employer has made you feel like you don’t have the right to bring a claim because you are undocumented, we want to know about it. Our clients are our family and we care about getting real results. Schedule a free initial consultation with a workplace injury lawyer with us today.

We Handle All Aspects of Work Injury Cases

Attorneys with Espinoza & Brock have successfully handled workplace injury cases involving undocumented workers to obtain compensation to cover:

Medical Expenses: It’s important that your claim covers not just the necessary immediate medical bills, but any medical expenses you will have in the future due to continuing treatment for the injury.

Lost Income: You are entitled to compensation for wages lost while you were recovering and couldn’t work, as well as for the loss of future wages due to the injury’s effect on your earning potential.

“Intangible” Damages: These are damages that can be difficult to put a dollar value on but are nonetheless very real impacts after being injured at work. This can include pain and emotional trauma from the incident.