Construction accidents are among the most serious and complex personal injury cases in Texas. Multiple potentially liable parties, complex insurance structures, and OSHA regulations make having an experienced construction accident attorney essential to maximizing your recovery.
The Fatal Four — Most Common Construction Injuries
OSHA identifies four types of accidents that account for the majority of construction fatalities in Texas:
Falls from heights
The leading cause of construction death in Texas. Falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, and elevated work platforms cause catastrophic injuries including spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, and death.
Struck-by accidents
Being hit by falling objects, vehicles, equipment, or flying debris. Construction sites with inadequate safety measures create extreme struck-by hazards.
Caught-in or between accidents
Being caught in or compressed by equipment, objects, or collapsing structures. These accidents frequently cause crush injuries, amputations, and fatalities.
Electrocution
Contact with power lines, faulty wiring, or electrical equipment. Electrocution on construction sites causes severe burns, cardiac events, and death.
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Who Can Be Held Liable?
Construction accidents often involve multiple potentially liable parties — which means more insurance coverage available for your recovery:
General contractor
Responsible for overall site safety. The GC can be held liable for failing to maintain a safe worksite, inadequate safety training, and failure to enforce OSHA regulations.
Subcontractors
Specialty subcontractors may be liable for dangerous conditions created in their area of the project.
Property owner
Property owners may be independently liable for dangerous conditions on their property.
Equipment manufacturers
Defective scaffolding, ladders, harnesses, or other equipment can result in product liability claims against manufacturers.
💡 Texas Non-Subscriber Employers
If your construction employer does not carry workers compensation insurance you can sue them directly for negligence with significantly favorable legal rules — no comparative fault defense, no assumption of risk defense, and no fellow servant defense. This often results in substantially higher recoveries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue my employer for a construction accident in Texas?
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It depends on whether your employer carries workers compensation insurance. If they are a non-subscriber you can sue them directly for negligence with very favorable legal rules. If they have workers comp you typically file through that system but may also have third-party claims against the general contractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturers.
Who is liable for a construction accident in Texas?
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Potentially liable parties include the general contractor, subcontractors, property owner, equipment manufacturers, and your own employer if they are a workers comp non-subscriber. An attorney will investigate all potential sources of liability and insurance coverage.
How much is a construction accident case worth in Texas?
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Construction accident cases in Texas can be very substantial due to the severity of injuries and multiple liable parties. Serious injuries like spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injury, or amputation can result in settlements of $1 million or more. Fatal construction accidents may result in even higher wrongful death settlements.
How long do I have to file a construction accident claim in Texas?
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Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations. However construction accident cases require immediate action to preserve evidence including site conditions, equipment, safety records, and witness accounts. Contact an attorney immediately.
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