Can I Sue for My Texas Construction Site Injuries?

 Posted on November 27, 2024 in Personal Injury

Construction work is one of the nation’s most dangerous occupations. On November 25, 2024, a stairwell collapse at UT Tyler injured three construction workers who were planning to demolish the stairwell. In two other recent Texas construction accidents, one worker fell from an aerial lift, and another fell from a scissor lift, both hitting the ground.

When someone else’s negligence or intentional act causes a construction site accident that injures you, or if defective parts or equipment are to blame for your injuries, you may qualify for compensation. A knowledgeable El Paso County, TX personal injury lawyer from James Kennedy, P.L.L.C. can assess your eligibility and explain your legal options during a free consultation, so call now.

What Are Common Construction Site Accidents?

Construction can refer to new builds or renovations, and construction sites can be roads, residences, office buildings, oil rigs, or elsewhere. All can be dangerous because of the potential risks of:

• Falling from heights

• Objects falling onto workers

• Slip-and-fall accidents

• Machinery and equipment malfunctions

• Vehicle accidents

• Electrocutions and fires

• Structural or trench collapses

• Exposure to toxic chemicals

• Property owners not taking proper precautions to keep workers safe

Although workers’ compensation might cover some of your damages, not every Texas employer is legally required to purchase those insurance policies. If yours does not have workers’ compensation coverage, it is very important to speak with a personal injury lawyer to understand your options.

What Kinds of Injuries Can Result from Construction Accidents?

Workers can sustain various injuries on construction sites, including:

• Multiple fractures

• Organ damage

• Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries

• Extensive bruising

• Cuts, puncture wounds, and amputations

Generally speaking, the worse your injuries and their effects on your life, the higher your compensation could be. For example, partial paralysis caused by a fall would likely require more intensive medical treatment and have a more profound, long-term effect on your quality of life than a broken finger. Unlike workers’ compensation, which only provides reimbursement for some of your financial losses, a personal injury claim can yield full financial reimbursement in addition to losses that diminish your quality of life. James Kennedy, P.L.L.C. has considerable experience handling construction accident personal injury cases successfully.

When Can a Construction Accident Qualify for a Personal Injury Claim?

To file a personal injury claim, you typically need evidence that another party’s negligence resulted in your accident, injuries, and damages. If defective equipment or parts contributed to your accident, strict liability should apply, meaning you do not necessarily need to establish negligence. Examples of construction accidents that could be grounds for a personal injury claim include:

• Your employer should have workers’ compensation coverage but does not.

• Your employer failed to provide proper safety equipment.

• Responsibility for your accident falls on someone other than your employer. An example could be another work crew employed by a different contractor.

• Another driver caused a car accident at a construction site.

• The construction sites had unsafe machinery and equipment that was provided or serviced by a rental or maintenance company.

• Excavation companies did not shore up trenches correctly.

Your legal team from James Kennedy, P.L.L.C. will investigate your incident, establish fault and liability, preserve vital evidence, and protect your best interests. Working with an experienced lawyer is crucial if you hope to collect as much compensation as you deserve. When you choose our firm, we will work hard to ensure you get the highest amount available.

Consult With Our Dedicated El Paso, TX Construction Site Lawyers

If a construction site accident injured you, James Kennedy, P.L.L.C. can help you hold the at-fault party accountable. Contact us at 915-544-5200 or online to arrange for your free consultation with one of our skilled Sierra Blanca, TX personal injury attorneys. Se Habla Español.