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Houston Construction Accident Lawyer
Construction Accidents & Injuries in Texas
Although anyone can be injured at work, construction workers face disproportionate risks every day on the job. Due to the hazardous nature of the work, the construction industry consistently sees some of the highest injury and death rates nationwide, according to data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
If you were injured or if your loved one passed away due to a construction accident, the Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III & Associates PLLC can help you seek the justice you deserve. Houston construction accident attorney Willie D. Powells III understands what you and your family are going through—and he knows how to aggressively fight for the full, fair compensation you are owed.
Contact our firm online or by phone at (713) 360-0062 to request a complimentary consultation and case evaluation. Hablamos español.
Are Construction Accidents & Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Texas is one of the only states that does not require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. As such, your construction accident or injury may not be covered by workers’ comp.
If your employer does not have this type of insurance, you can file a third-party personal injury claim or lawsuit against your employer or another liable party. This allows you to seek compensation for your related damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, lost earning ability, and more. Similarly, if your family member or loved one tragically passed away due to a construction accident, you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim.
While workers’ compensation does not require you to prove another party’s fault in order to recover compensation, a third-party personal injury or wrongful death claim usually does. This means that you will likely need to prove that the defendant owed you a duty of care, failed to uphold this duty of care, and caused the incident that led to your injuries or the death of your loved one.
Common Construction Accidents & Their Causes
Construction workers are required to be on hazardous job sites, use heavy machinery, and navigate numerous other on-the-job dangers nearly every day. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that they are frequently injured in an array of serious workplace accidents. Some of the most common types of construction accidents include:
- Falls, including slips and falls and falls from heights
- Explosions and fires
- Structure collapses, including scaffolding
- Being struck by falling objects
- Being caught between moving parts or objects
- Machine entanglement
- Exposure to toxic or harmful substances
- Exposure to dangerous noise levels
- Trench and ground collapses and cave-ins
- Construction vehicle accidents
- Electrocution
These and other construction accidents lead to all types of catastrophic injuries, including severe burns, broken bones, spine injuries, paralysis, brain injuries, head injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, amputation, internal bleeding, “crush” injuries, hearing loss, eye injuries, scarring, disfigurement, and more.
Construction workers also tend to face a heightened risk of certain illnesses and medical conditions associated with harmful or toxic exposure, such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, respiratory illness, cancer, and more.
The question remains—how do these accidents and injuries occur? Just because construction is a relatively dangerous line of work, this does not mean that workers should have to simply accept the risk of severe injury or death on the job. In fact, most construction accidents and injuries are the result of negligence. Some examples include:
- Improper fall protection
- Inadequate training or supervision
- Lack of respiratory protection
- Defective equipment, machinery, and tools
- Improper control of hazardous energy or materials
- Inadequate eye, ear, or face protection
- Missing guards, including machine guards and guardrails
- Defective scaffolding and other structures
- Improper ground protection
- Slipping and tripping hazards, such as wet surfaces
Call the Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III & Associates PLLC at (713) 360-0062 or contact us online to learn how we can help you get back on your feet.
How a Construction Accident Attorney Can Help
Construction accident claims tend to be complicated for a number of reasons. It can be difficult to determine who is liable for the incident, as well as whether your injury is covered by workers’ compensation. In some cases, there may be multiple liable parties and several possible sources of compensation available to you.
When you work with an experienced Houston construction accident attorney, like Willie D. Powells III, you put yourself in the best possible position for success.
As your legal representation, Attorney Powells can handle every aspect of your claim, from communicating with the insurance carrier to negotiating a fair settlement on your behalf. If necessary, he is fully prepared to take your case to trial.
Our entire firm is here to assist you during this difficult time. We understand what you are going through, as well as the challenges you still face.
Our goal is to not only provide the sound legal representation you need but also the personalized, caring support you deserve.
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