What We Handle
Case Types We Fight
Construction Site Injuries
Falls, equipment accidents, and structural collapses at non-subscribing contractors.
Industrial & Refinery Accidents
Houston's energy sector employs thousands under non-subscriber arrangements.
Warehouse & Distribution Injuries
Forklift accidents, falling inventory, and repetitive stress injuries.
Restaurant & Retail Injuries
Burns, slip and falls, and lifting injuries at non-subscribing employers.
What You Can Recover
- All medical expenses — without workers' comp caps
- Full lost wages — without workers' comp percentage limits
- Pain and suffering — not available under workers' comp
- Permanent disability and disfigurement
- Punitive damages for gross negligence
Recent Recovery
$1,200,000
Non-Subscriber Workplace Injury — Construction Fall
Client fell from unsecured scaffolding. CDF Law established the employer's failure to provide fall protection in violation of OSHA standards. Settlement pre-trial.
Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Your Case
What is a non-subscriber employer in Texas? +
A Texas employer that has opted out of the workers' compensation system under Texas Labor Code § 406.002. Non-subscribers lose certain common-law defenses, giving injured workers stronger legal rights.
What defenses can a non-subscriber employer NOT use? +
Under Texas Labor Code § 406.033, non-subscribers cannot assert: contributory negligence, negligence of a fellow employee, or assumption of the risk.
How do I know if my employer is a non-subscriber? +
Texas law requires non-subscribers to post a notice in the workplace. CDF Law verifies your employer's status at no cost during your free consultation.