Construction Accident Lawyer in Austin
Construction workers confront dangerous and unsafe work conditions on a daily basis. If a forklift operator is negligent, if defective equipment is used or if any type of misconduct occurs, the results can be catastrophic. We advocate for accident victims and their families following serious or fatal construction or worksite accidents in Texas.
Construction accidents usually are the result of violation of the safety rule such as those contained in the OSHA regulations. The vast majority of on-the-job accidents or construction accidents could have been avoided completely had the company simply followed the applicable safety rules.
It is the violation of safety rules for on-the-job injury and construction accidents which provides a basis for a jury to understand and evaluate the conduct of the company in charge of the work at the time. Injury lawyers sometimes employ expert witnesses who testify regarding the safety rules which should have been followed at the time the accident occurred.
When an accident is caused by a company that chose to take a chance with the safety of a worker or an innocent third party, legal consequences should properly attach.
The Lawyer You Choose Can Make a Difference in Construction Litigation
Contact us to schedule a free initial phone consultation with an experienced and compassionate Washington personal injury attorney. We understand that the accident has dramatically changed your life. We provide you with the sincere, personal attention that you need during this difficult time.
Our construction accident attorneys have seen injuries from nearly every conceivable type of workplace accident or construction accident and can help you recover the compensation you deserve for your injury. Common construction accident cases we handle involve:
- Falls from scaffolding, roofs or other heights
- Electrocutions or explosions
- Forklift accidents, crane accidents and other heavy equipment accidents
- Accidents involving punch presses and defective power tools
- Other construction accidents
Construction and Jobsite Injuries
Because workers often face more dangerous conditions when working on a construction site, in a warehouse or in a manufacturing plant, the resulting injuries from an accident are often far more severe than an office injury, for example. These accidents frequently result in catastrophic injuries, such as:
- Amputation of arms, legs, hands, fingers or toes
- Electrocution or electrical shock which may result in death
- Burns, such as electrical burns or chemical burns
- Brain injuries, including TBI or concussion
- Spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis
- Other serious injuries, such as loss of vision or hearing, broken bones/fractures or other injuries
TRAINING REQUIRED
Many construction companies put workers on the job without adequately training the workers in safe practices and specific job requirements. Having improperly trained or inadequately trained employees operating equipment or in proximity to dangerous conditions can result in disastrous consequences.
Companies are tortured with the duty to adequately supervise and train employees to comply with applicable safety rules. There are many different types of serious injury and wrongful death accidents that occur on construction sites across the state of Texas on a daily basis.
If you are loved one have been seriously injured in a construction accident or on-the-job injury, it is important that you consult with the best Austin personal injury attorney you can find as soon as possible after the accident.
Choosing a Lawyer
Given the severity of many construction accidents, and the medical needs of the victims, selection of the best and most qualified personal injury attorney is a important consideration for family whose financial future is in question. There are numerous attorneys who handle personal injury cases and it is important to research and understand the background and capabilities of any attorney you are considering to help you with your case.
Third Party Liability in Jobsite Accident Claims
Job site accidents and construction injuries are often covered by state compensation programs which may or may not fully cover all expenses. However, if a third party – a supplier of materials, a subcontractor, a general contractor or the manufacturer of defective equipment – was involved, an injured worker may have a cause of action against that third party for their negligence or misconduct. Our personal injury lawyers handle complicated multi-party litigation and can help you recover compensation for all past and future wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other expenses.
If you have been injured in a bulldozer accident or lost a family member in a fatal construction workplace accident, contact us to discuss how we can help you and your family. Call or 1-888-544-3106 to schedule a free initial phone consultation with an experienced Texas construction accident attorney.
We’re paid only if you collect. We take personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis and cover all legal costs up front so that you do not pay attorney fees or costs until your case is resolved.
Experience Matters
Probably the most important consideration in choosing an attorney to help you with a serious injury accident is the level of the experience that the attorney has with the specific type of case. If you lost a family member in a fall because a company cut corners to save money and used inadequate safety equipment or did not properly train employees, you should choose an attorney who has experience in this type of case.
If you have been injured because of a dangerous or defective product, you would want to choose an attorney who has experience in product liability lawsuits and has handled cases with similar products.
Do not be afraid to interview several different attorneys prior to making a choice on who best to help you through your time of need.