An employer’s statement that an employee caused an accident does not necessarily determine the employee’s legal rights.
The accident should be independently evaluated. Factors such as inadequate training, unsafe procedures, defective equipment, insufficient staffing, production pressure, lack of assistance, and unsafe workplace policies may have contributed even if the employer initially blames the injured worker.
Texas non-subscriber cases in particular can involve legal rules that make the employer’s negligence extremely important. The facts surrounding the accident should therefore be carefully reviewed before accepting an employer’s version of events.
