Austin Hayes

Austin Hayes works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Texas. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Austin Hayes handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Texas, including Permanent Disability, Workers Compensation, Employer Retaliation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Texas, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Austin immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Austin Hayes's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 31 years of experience in Texas workers' comp law, Austin knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Austin Hayes primarily serves clients in Grapevine and the surrounding Texas area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Texas and were injured at work, contact Austin's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.