Carolyn Patel

Carolyn Patel 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.

Carolyn Patel handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Texas, including Employer Retaliation, Third Party Claims, Permanent Disability, 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 Carolyn immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Carolyn Patel's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 32 years of experience in Texas workers' comp law, Carolyn knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

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