Business Details
30 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Texas
Gibson Firm has been dedicated to representing injured workers and their families across Texas for over two decades. Our practice focuses exclusively on workers' compensation, wrongful death, automobile wrecks, trucking wrecks, and product liability cases. With offices in Amarillo, Lubbock, and Midland/Odessa, we provide personalized legal representation while maintaining a client-first philosophy. Our attorneys have over 25 years of combined experience navigating complex injury law and have successfully represented thousands of clients before the Division of Workers Compensation.We handle all case paperwork, offer 24/7 availability, and ensure every client speaks directly with an attorney during appointments. Our team's extensive trial experience and commitment to community service distinguish us as advocates who prioritize people over corporations.
Services
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death
Car Wrecks
Trucking Wrecks
Products Liability
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We guarantee direct attorney consultation for every case
- Our team has over 25 years of combined injury law experience
- We handle all case paperwork and documentation
- 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters
- Board-certified workers' compensation specialists on staff
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
What people say
Worked tirelessly
Always available
Fought for me
Proven track record
Secured fair compensation
Services
Workers Compensation
We represent Texas workers injured on the job, securing medical treatment and income benefits through workers' compensation claims. Our attorneys navigate complex regulations to ensure clients receive temporary income benefits, medical coverage, and lifetime benefits when applicable. With over 25 years of experience handling these cases, we take on insurance companies that attempt to limit benefits while managing all required documentation.
Wrongful Death
Our firm advocates for families who have lost loved ones due to workplace accidents or third-party negligence. We pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages while providing compassionate legal guidance. Our attorneys have successfully represented families in oilfield fatalities and industrial accidents, ensuring justice and financial security for surviving family members.
Car Wrecks
We handle personal injury claims resulting from automobile collisions, seeking compensation for medical expenses and vehicle damage. Our team understands the physical and financial impact of car accidents, working to recover damages for injuries while managing insurance negotiations. We prioritize timely resolution while maintaining readiness for trial when necessary.
Trucking Wrecks
Our attorneys specialize in commercial truck accident cases, navigating federal and state regulations governing the trucking industry. We investigate collisions involving 18-wheelers, identify liable parties, and pursue compensation for severe injuries. With experience in complex litigation, we challenge insurance companies and trucking firms to secure fair settlements for accident victims.
Products Liability
We represent clients injured by defective or dangerous products, holding manufacturers accountable for design flaws and safety failures. Our practice includes workplace equipment malfunctions and consumer product injuries, seeking compensation for medical costs and lost wages. We leverage product liability laws to ensure victims receive appropriate financial recovery.
People
John Gibson
Board Certified Workers Compensation Lawyer
John Gibson founded the firm in 1997 after graduating from Texas Tech University Law School. With board certification in Workers' Compensation Law, he has represented over 3,000 injured Texans. A Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, he actively participates in legal associations and community organizations while maintaining trial experience in complex workers' compensation cases.
Brenda Johnson
Assistant
Brenda Johnson supports the firm's legal team with case management and client coordination. Her role ensures efficient case processing and client communication throughout the legal proceedings.
Leticia Soza
Legal Assistant
Leticia Soza provides essential legal support, assisting with documentation and case preparation for the firm's personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
Questions
What benefits am I entitled to under Texas workers' compensation?
Texas workers' compensation provides medical benefits, temporary income benefits, impairment income benefits, supplemental income benefits, and lifetime benefits for severe injuries.
How long do I have to report a workplace injury in Texas?
Texas law requires reporting workplace injuries to your employer within 30 days to maintain eligibility for workers' compensation benefits.
Can I choose my own doctor for a workers' comp injury?
Texas workers' compensation allows employers to select the initial treating physician, but you may request a change through the Division of Workers' Compensation.
What happens if my workers' comp claim gets denied?
Denied claims can be appealed through a Contested Case Hearing before the Texas Division of Workers' Compensation with legal representation.
How are workers' compensation attorneys paid in Texas?
Attorneys collect fees directly from workers' compensation checks, with state-regulated maximums of 25% of recovery amounts.
Can car accidents become workers' compensation cases?
Work-related car accidents may qualify for workers' compensation while allowing potential third-party claims against negligent drivers.
