Traumatic Brain Injuries From Construction Falls   Â
Every year, the construction industry is at the top of the list of most dangerous jobs in Texas. Falls are an extremely common type of construction accident, with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) being one possible outcome for the injured worker. …
How Expert Witnesses Support Construction Injury Claims in Texas
Getting injured in a construction accident in Texas can lead to serious injuries in addition to expenses and communications from insurance companies that can be overwhelming. Filing an injury claim can provide you with justice and financial compensation that can…
What Kind of Evidence Is Needed in an Austin Construction Accident Case?
Construction is a highly dangerous industry that sees a large number of annual worker injuries and deaths in Texas. Most of these devastating incidents are preventable and caused by someone’s negligence, or the failure to act with the proper amount…
What Is the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and a Third-Party Construction Lawsuit?
A construction accident in Texas has the potential to cause significant injuries and deaths. In the aftermath of a harmful construction site incident, victims and family members may be able to collect financial compensation for their losses. Understanding the difference…
Can Subcontractors Sue for Injuries on Texas Construction Sites?
The average construction site in Texas involves multiple contractors and subcontractors who have been hired by the general contractor to complete specific tasks. If you get injured while working as a subcontractor on a construction project, you may be able…
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Construction Accident in Texas?
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in Texas. Every year, hundreds of construction workers suffer serious and fatal injuries in on-the-job accidents. Many of these incidents are preventable, leading to questions about the victim’s legal rights after the…
When Can an OSHA Violation Be Considered Negligence?
Every year, construction continues to be one of the deadliest industries in Texas and throughout the country. Statistics for 2023 show that construction had the most fatalities in all industry sectors (1,075). In an effort to reduce the rate of…
Contractor vs. Subcontractor Liability for Austin Construction Injuries
Working in construction should not endanger your life. Unfortunately, dangerous and defective construction zones in Austin put workers at significant risk. According to the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation, 141 Texan workers lost their lives in fatal construction accidents in…
What to Do If You Are Injured on a Construction Site
A construction site accident can be a scary and severely harmful experience, leading to major injuries that impact a worker physically, mentally and financially. It is common for injured construction workers in Texas to have a lack of information about…
What Damages Are Available in Construction Injury Cases?
Every year, thousands of harmful accidents are reported within the construction industry. Texas construction workers could be at risk of injuries due to the nature of the job as well as dangerous conditions and environments fostered by careless employers. An…
What Causes Construction Site Accidents?
Construction is consistently at the top of the list of deadly jobs in the United States. This is due in part because of inherent industry dangers, such as working from heights and with heavy equipment. However, many serious and deadly…
Third-Party Claims in Austin Work Injury Cases
If you get injured while performing the tasks of your job in Austin, Texas, you may not fully understand your rights. You might jump into a fast workers’ compensation settlement, for example, without discussing the potential for greater compensation with…