Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Personal Injury & Workers Comp Lawyers in El Paso & Hobbs
The Law Office of Javier Martinez, Jr. has been dedicated to defending the rights of injured individuals and workers for over 25 years. Founded in 1997, our firm specializes in personal injury, workers' compensation, and family law matters, serving clients across Texas and New Mexico. With offices in El Paso and Hobbs, we combine deep legal expertise with compassionate representation to ensure fair compensation for our clients. Our team prioritizes transparency, open communication, and personalized guidance throughout every case.Licensed in both Texas and New Mexico, we handle complex claims involving workplace injuries, car accidents, construction accidents, and traumatic brain injuries. We offer free consultations for personal injury and workers' compensation cases, applying consultation fees for wills and divorces toward full legal services when retained. Our commitment to justice drives us to advocate aggressively for clients, ensuring they receive medical assistance and financial compensation necessary for recovery.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Simple Divorce
Will Preparation
Construction Accidents
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer free consultations for personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
- Over 25 years of experience handling complex injury and workers' comp claims.
- Licensed to practice law in both Texas and New Mexico.
- Compassionate legal aid with a focus on client communication.
- Proven track record securing fair compensation for workplace and accident injuries.
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in car accidents, workplace incidents, and other negligence cases. Our attorneys advocate for compensation covering medical costs, lost income, and emotional distress. With over 25 years of experience, we handle complex cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and wrongful death across Texas and New Mexico.
Workers Compensation
Our firm specializes in workers' compensation claims for job-related injuries and illnesses. We assist clients with denied claims, medical expense coverage, and fair wage replacement. Licensed in Texas and New Mexico, we handle cases involving construction accidents, toxic exposure, and repetitive stress injuries to ensure clients receive rightful benefits.
Simple Divorce
We provide streamlined legal solutions for couples seeking amicable divorces without court battles. Our services cover asset division, residency requirements, and documentation filing for uncontested divorces in Texas. The process includes a 60-day waiting period and ensures legally sound settlements for couples with mutual agreements.
Will Preparation
Our will preparation service helps Texas residents create legally binding documents for asset distribution after death. We assist clients in drafting simple wills to avoid state-determined property allocation, ensuring clear directives for inheritance and minimizing family disputes through proper legal documentation.
Construction Accidents
We represent construction workers injured from falls, equipment malfunctions, and third-party negligence. Our attorneys handle claims involving crane accidents, scaffolding collapses, and toxic chemical exposure. We fight for compensation covering medical treatment, lost wages, and long-term disability impacts in Texas and New Mexico workplaces.
People
Javier Martinez, Jr.
Attorney & Founder
Javier Martinez, Jr. has practiced law since 1997, specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation. Born in El Paso, he earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1996. With licenses in Texas and New Mexico, he advocates for injured workers and accident victims across the Southwest.
Questions
How long do I have to file a workers' compensation claim?
In Texas and New Mexico, you must file within one year of the injury. Filing promptly preserves evidence and strengthens your case.
Does my employer need to be at fault for a workers' comp claim?
No. Workers' compensation is a no-fault system, covering injuries regardless of employer negligence or employee error.
Can I get fired for filing a workers' compensation claim?
No. Texas and New Mexico law prohibits employer retaliation for filing legitimate workers' comp claims.
What types of workplace injuries do you handle?
We handle traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, burns, repetitive stress injuries, and occupational illnesses.
Do I need a lawyer for a workers' comp claim?
While not required, a lawyer helps if your claim is denied, benefits are insufficient, or your injury severely impacts your livelihood.
What damages can I recover after a car accident?
You may claim medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and punitive damages for gross negligence.