Who is liable if you suffer eye injuries in the workplace?

In Texas, unlike many other states, most employers aren’t required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. As a result, determining liability in workplace eye injury cases can be complicated.

If your employer does have workers’ compensation insurance, you may be eligible for benefits through this system, regardless of who is at fault.

On the other hand, if your employer doesn’t participate in the workers’ compensation system, you could have a personal injury claim against your employer or a third party (such as equipment manufacturers). In these cases, you will need to establish negligence and prove that the liable party’s actions directly caused your eye injury.