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Posted & Reviewed by Scott Armstrong - Oct 31st 2025
If you are injured while working for Baylor Scott & White, here is something you need to know right away: The company does not participate in the traditional Texas workers’ compensation system.
And that changes everything.
Baylor Scott & White is one of the largest healthcare employers in Texas. With hospitals, clinics, and medical centers across the state, it employs thousands of people: Doctors, nurses, aides, technicians, janitors, administrators . . . and more. And while the work is essential, it is also physically demanding and often dangerous.
From lifting patients to working in fast-moving ERs, from operating heavy equipment to managing violent or unpredictable situations, injuries are not uncommon. In fact, healthcare worker injuries in Texas are some of the most common workplace injuries in the state. But many Baylor Scott & White employees are unaware that the company is what is called a “non-subscriber” under Texas workers’ compensation law. That means it has opted out of the regular, state-run workers’ compensation system (it does not subscribe to it.) Instead, it handles claims privately, on its own.
And if you are injured on the job, that can make a huge difference in how your case is handled, and what compensation you may receive. This article explains how Baylor Scott and White workers compensation claims work, what your legal options may be, and how to protect your rights if you have been hurt at work.
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In most states, employers must provide state-regulated workers’ compensation insurance. But Texas is different. Here, private employers can opt out of the system and manage injury claims privately. When a company takes that route, it is known as a non-subscriber.
Non-subscriber status is a game-changer for the injured employee.
If you are hurt while working for a subscriber employer, you are generally entitled to medical benefits and lost wage compensation under the regular, Texas-run, workers’ compensation system. This also means that you do not need to prove who caused the injury. If you get hurt at work, and you fall under the Texas guidelines, you get taken care of without needing to prove fault.
But when your employer is a non-subscriber, like Baylor, Scott & White, you are no longer guaranteed those protections. Instead, you will likely need to file an internal claim through the company’s private plan.
And the fact is, filing a Baylor Scott White workers comp claim under this model can be far more complex than under the state system. If the plan denies coverage or offers insufficient benefits, your only remaining option may be to file a negligence claim. And in a negligence claim, the burden is on the injured employee to prove that the company failed to provide a safe workplace.
This is why experienced legal representation matters. Big companies like Baylor, Scott, & White have skilled lawyers at their disposal, ready and waiting to zealously represent their client. Don’t you deserve the same sort of skilled, vigorous, zealous representation? We think you do. Having a law firm that understands how to build and present a non-subscriber case can make all the difference.
Healthcare workers face constant physical and emotional demands. There are all sorts of healthcare worker injuries in Texas. Whether you are moving patients, disinfecting operating rooms, working back-to-back shifts, or lifting heavy supply boxes, the risk of injury is real. Some of the most common workplace injuries among Baylor, Scott & White employees include:
Even a seemingly minor injury can lead to long-term pain, missed work, and financial hardship. And the problem compounds if the company delays or denies your benefits, or pressures you to return to work before you are ready. In that case, the issue intensifies.
But you do not have to face that alone.
When you work for a non-subscriber workers comp Texas firm like Baylor, Scott & White, your rights as an injured employee are different. As you can see, with a non-subscriber firm, you cannot simply file a claim through the Texas Department of Insurance. Instead, your case becomes a private matter between you and the company. If they provide benefits, they do so on their terms. And if they deny your claim, you may need to file a lawsuit.
After that, non-subscriber injury claims are handled more like personal injury cases. To win compensation, you must show that your employer’s negligence caused your injury. That might include failure to provide proper equipment, lack of training, unsafe policies, or overwork. If successful, you may be entitled to compensation for:
The law also limits the defenses available to non-subscriber employers. For example, they usually cannot argue that the employee was partly at fault, unless they can prove intoxication or intentional misconduct. That makes these claims winnable . . . if you have the right lawyers and strategy.
You work hard to care for others. When you get injured on the job, you deserve someone to care for you. The attorneys at Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP know how to investigate, document, and pursue these cases. We can help you build the strongest possible case.
Contact Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP today for a free consultation and case evaluation. Call (832) 402-6637 or send us a message to get started.
Scott Armstrong is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP. Known for his strategic insight and relentless pursuit of justice, Scott personally guides the firm’s approach to complex cases, including catastrophic injuries, vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and product liability. His leadership has created a culture where excellence, innovation, and dedication to client success are paramount, and his influence is evident in every case the firm handles, often resulting in hundreds of millions recovered for clients.
Yes. Nurses, aides, janitorial staff, technicians, and administrators who are injured on the job at Baylor, Scott & White may be eligible to file a non-subscriber injury claim.
You may still have a valid claim depending on your job duties and who directed your work. Many contract employees in healthcare fall into a gray area. A lawyer can help determine who is liable.
Texas law prohibits retaliation against employees who report workplace injuries. If you are fired, demoted, or harassed after filing a claim, you may have grounds for a separate legal action.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of lawyers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. Our lawyers have more than 20 years of legal experience as personal injury attorneys.
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