Business Details
Trusted Work Injury Lawyers in San Antonio
At Espinoza & Brock, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of injured workers and advocating for fair treatment in the workplace. With decades of combined experience, our team of attorneys specializes in workers' compensation, employment law, and personal injury cases, including 18-wheeler accidents and workplace discrimination. We navigate complex legal systems to ensure clients receive the benefits and compensation they deserve, offering personalized representation and unwavering support.Our firm is built on a foundation of community advocacy, with a focus on empowering clients through transparent communication and results-driven legal strategies. We serve clients across Texas, prioritizing their recovery and financial security while holding negligent parties accountable.
Services
Workers' Compensation
Employment Law
Motor Vehicle Crashes
Workplace Discrimination
Construction Injuries
Warehouse Injuries
Healthcare Worker Injuries
Unsafe Workplace Claims
Non-Subscriber Cases
18-Wheeler Accidents
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in workers' compensation and employment law.
- Our attorneys have secured millions in settlements for injured workers.
- We offer personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique case.
- Our team includes a board-certified specialist in workers' compensation law.
- We provide compassionate support and transparent communication throughout the legal process.
What people say
Incredibly professional
Dedicated and attentive
Fierce advocates
Transparent communication
Achieved favorable results
Services
Workers' Compensation
Our workers' compensation attorneys help injured employees secure medical benefits and wage replacement. We handle claims denials, disputes over impairment ratings, and employer retaliation cases. Our team ensures compliance with Texas regulations while advocating for maximum compensation for workplace injuries, including construction accidents, repetitive trauma, and occupational diseases.
Employment Law
We protect employees against discrimination, harassment, and wage violations. Our practice covers wrongful termination, gender pay gaps, and Family Medical Leave Act violations. We represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and litigation to enforce fair labor practices and recover damages for unlawful workplace practices.
18-Wheeler Accidents
Our firm specializes in catastrophic injury cases from 18-wheeler collisions. We investigate federal and state law violations, driver fatigue, and corporate negligence. We pursue compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering against trucking companies and their insurers.
Workplace Discrimination
We represent victims of gender, racial, and disability discrimination. Our attorneys handle Equal Pay Act violations, sexual harassment, and pregnancy discrimination cases. We secure remedies for emotional distress, lost career opportunities, and punitive damages against negligent employers.
Non-Subscriber Cases
Texas employers not carrying workers' comp insurance face direct liability for workplace injuries. We file personal injury lawsuits against non-subscribers to recover full damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and future earning capacity for injured workers.
People
Javier Espinoza
Founder & Community Leader
Javier Espinoza, a first-generation American immigrant, founded the firm after working construction to support his family. He graduated summa cum laude and became a community advocate, focusing on workers' rights and social justice. His leadership drives the firm's mission to protect injured workers across Texas.
Lara Brock
Senior Partner
Lara Brock graduated summa cum laude in Political Science and Spanish, ranking sixth in her law school class. A published author and skilled litigator, she specializes in work injuries, employment discrimination, and social justice cases, bringing academic rigor and courtroom excellence to client representation.
Steven Sachs
Partner
Steven Sachs combines jiu-jitsu discipline with legal tenacity to represent injured Texans. A fierce advocate for workers' rights, he specializes in workers' compensation retaliation cases and personal injury litigation, leveraging his competitive spirit to secure favorable outcomes for clients.
Amanda Spencer
Workers' Compensation Partner
Amanda Spencer is a board-certified workers' compensation specialist with thousands of successfully resolved cases. She speaks at the Advanced Workers Compensation Conference and provides expert guidance on complex claims, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal and medical support.
Dannick Villaseor-Hernandez
Partner
Dannick Villaseor-Hernandez, a Texas native, brings litigation expertise from insurance defense to workers' rights cases. She serves on legal education committees and focuses on commercial vehicle crashes and workplace injury litigation, combining community service with legal advocacy.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a workplace injury?
Report the injury to your employer within 30 days and seek medical attention. Contact Espinoza & Brock to navigate workers' compensation claims or non-subscriber lawsuits.
Can I sue my employer if they don't have workers' comp insurance?
Yes. Texas employers not carrying workers' comp insurance can be directly sued for workplace injuries. We help injured workers recover full damages.
How are workers' compensation benefits calculated?
Benefits typically cover 70% of pre-injury wages and medical costs. Impairment ratings determine additional compensation for permanent injuries.
What constitutes workplace discrimination?
Discrimination includes unequal pay, harassment, or termination based on race, gender, religion, disability, or other protected classes under federal and Texas law.
How long do I have to file a work injury claim?
Workers' comp claims must be reported within 30 days. Personal injury lawsuits against non-subscribers have two-year statutes of limitations. Consult our attorneys promptly.
Do you handle cases involving undocumented workers?
Yes. All workers, regardless of immigration status, have rights. We protect injured workers' rights to compensation and fair treatment.
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