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Construction is a vital industry in Texas, but it is also one of the most dangerous fields for workers. Every day, construction crews face risks from heavy equipment, heights, electricity, and other hazards. A serious workplace accident can leave you with painful injuries, steep medical bills, and unable to work for weeks or months. The impact of a construction injury extends beyond the job site. It can put your entire family under financial and emotional stress.

At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we provide legal support for injured workers across Texas. Our Houston construction injury lawyers have represented clients from Houston to Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and communities statewide. We are a Texas workplace accident law firm that understands the challenges you face after a construction site injury. We know how a sudden accident can turn your life upside down, and we are here to help pick up the pieces.

We handle severe construction accident cases of all kinds, from scaffolding fall injury claims to accidents caused by equipment failures or unsafe worksites. No matter where your accident happened in Texas, our team can investigate the incident and explain your legal options. We are familiar with Texas laws on workers’ compensation and third party liability, so we can identify the best strategy to seek compensation for your losses. Our goal is to ease your burden during this difficult time and fight for the justice and financial recovery you and your family need.

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Common Causes of Construction Accidents

Construction accidents can happen for many reasons, especially when safety rules are not followed or hazards are ignored. Some of the most common causes of construction site accidents include:

Falls from Heights

Falls are the leading cause of death and serious injury on construction sites. Workers can fall from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, or elevated platforms if proper fall protection is missing. These falls often cause severe injuries like broken bones, head trauma, or spinal damage.

Falling Objects

Tools, building materials, and debris can fall from upper levels and strike workers below. Being hit by a falling object can lead to head injuries, brain trauma, or other serious harm, even if you are wearing a hard hat.

Electrocution

Construction sites often involve electrical work and exposed wiring. Contact with live power lines, faulty wiring, or ungrounded equipment can result in electrocution or severe electrical burns. Electrocution accidents are frequently fatal or cause permanent injuries.

Equipment Malfunctions

Heavy machinery and power tools are common on job sites. If a crane, forklift, or power tool fails due to a defect or poor maintenance, it can malfunction and injure nearby workers. Equipment failures can cause crushing injuries, amputations, or other trauma.

Unsafe Scaffolding

When scaffolding is not assembled correctly or lacks proper supports, it can collapse or wobble. A scaffolding collapse can send workers tumbling from heights or drop heavy materials on those below. Our Houston Construction Accident Lawyer frequently handle scaffolding fall injury claims stemming from these preventable accidents.

Trench Collapses

In excavation work, trenches must be properly shored up to prevent collapses. If a trench wall collapses, workers can be buried under soil and debris. Trench collapse injuries often include suffocation, crush injuries, and wrongful death.

Crane Accidents

Cranes lift extremely heavy loads and operate at great heights. Crane accidents can occur if a crane tips over, a boom collapses, or a load is dropped. Workers can be struck by the load or the crane itself. Cranes that come into contact with power lines can also cause deadly electrocutions.

Lack of Safety Training

Proper training is essential on construction sites. When workers are not trained on safety procedures or equipment use, they are more likely to be involved in accidents. Lack of training and supervision contributes to many of the injuries and accidents listed above.

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Injuries Suffered on Construction Sites

Because of the powerful forces and heavy materials involved in construction, accidents can cause devastating injuries. Some common serious injuries suffered on construction sites include:

Broken Bones and Fractures

Falls or being struck by heavy objects can break bones easily. Construction workers often suffer broken arms, legs, ribs, or hips, which might require surgery, casts, and months of rehabilitation.

Head and Brain Injuries

A hard blow to the head such as from a fall or a falling tool can cause a concussion or a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Brain injuries can lead to memory loss, cognitive difficulties, and permanent changes in personality or abilities. Severe head injuries may require long term medical care and therapy.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Falling from a height or having something heavy crush your back can damage the spinal cord. Spinal injuries may result in partial or complete paralysis (losing use of your legs or arms). Even less severe back injuries can cause chronic pain and limit your mobility.

Severe Burns

Fires, explosions, or electrical accidents on a construction site can cause serious burns. High voltage electrocutions can also burn internal tissues and organs. Severe burns often require specialized treatment like skin grafts and can leave lasting scars or disability.

Amputations

Construction machinery and power tools can cause traumatic amputations of fingers, hands, feet, or limbs. In other cases, a limb is so badly crushed that doctors must amputate it. Losing a limb is devastating and can end a construction career, often requiring prosthetics and extensive rehabilitation.

Internal Injuries

A strong impact or crushing injury can damage internal organs and cause internal bleeding. For example, a fall can lead to a punctured lung or a liver laceration. Internal injuries are very serious and sometimes not immediately obvious, but they can be life threatening without prompt treatment.

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Who Is Liable for Construction Accidents

One of the most important questions after a construction accident is: who can be held responsible for your injuries? Figuring out liability for a construction injury can be complicated, because there are often multiple companies and individuals involved on a job site. Our legal team will investigate your accident to identify everyone who may be at fault. Depending on the circumstances, the following parties might be liable for a construction accident:

Employers

Your employer has a duty to provide a safe work environment for you. If they carry Texas workers’ compensation insurance, you usually cannot sue your employer for a work injury (workers’ comp would provide certain benefits instead). However, if your employer does not subscribe to workers’ comp (which is allowed in Texas), you may have the right to sue them directly for negligence. In tragic cases where a worker is killed and the employer showed gross negligence, the family may also be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the employer.

Construction Site Owners

The owner of the property under construction could be partly liable if dangerous conditions on their land contributed to the accident. Site owners who exercise control over the premises or the work being done must take reasonable steps to keep the site safe for workers. If they knew of a hazard and failed to address it, they can be held responsible for resulting injuries.

General Contractors

The general contractor or primary construction contractor on a project typically oversees safety for the whole site. If the general contractor fails to enforce safety rules, ignores known dangers, or does not provide required safety equipment, they can be liable when a worker is hurt. The general contractor is often held accountable for accidents that happen under their supervision.

Subcontractors

Many construction sites have multiple subcontractor crews (electricians, plumbers, roofers, etc.) working simultaneously. Each subcontractor company is responsible for the safety of its own employees and must not create hazards for others. If a subcontractor’s negligence causes injury to someone from a different company, the injured worker can pursue a claim against that subcontractor. For example, if an electrical subcontractor leaves live wires exposed and a worker from another crew is electrocuted, the subcontractor could be liable.

Equipment Manufacturers

If a defective tool or piece of machinery caused the accident, the manufacturer or seller of that equipment can be held liable under product liability laws. Examples include a power saw with a faulty guard or a crane with a design flaw. You would need to prove the product was dangerously defective and that defect led to your injury. These cases often require an equipment failure accident lawyer who understands how to hold manufacturers accountable for faulty products.

Other Third Parties

Sometimes a third party unrelated to the construction companies is to blame. For instance, a delivery truck driver might accidentally hit a construction worker, or an equipment maintenance company might have serviced a machine improperly. Architects or engineers could be liable if a design error leads to a collapse or accident. Any person or business that is not your employer but played a role in causing the accident could potentially be held liable through a third party claim.

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How Our Houston Construction Accident Lawyers Can Help

Dealing with a serious injury claim can be overwhelming, especially while you are trying to heal. Our job as your Houston Construction Accident Lawyers is to handle the legal burdens for you. Joel A. Gordon & Associates has helped many construction accident victims across Texas, and we are ready to fight for you too. Here is how our Houston construction accident lawyers can help with your case.

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1. Investigation and Evidence Gathering

We start by performing a thorough investigation of your construction accident. Our team will visit the site of the accident when possible, take photographs, and collect any evidence available. We review accident reports, safety records, and company logs. We also interview witnesses and may consult with experts like construction safety specialists or engineers to pinpoint exactly how the accident happened and who was responsible.

2. Identifying Liable Parties

One of the most important things we do is determine everyone who could be liable for your injuries. This might include your employer (if applicable), contractors or subcontractors on the site, equipment manufacturers, or other third parties. We analyze contracts, work arrangements, and equipment maintenance records to make sure no potential defendant is overlooked. By pursuing all liable parties, we seek every possible source of compensation for you.

3.Handling Insurance and Claims

After a construction accident, there may be workers’ compensation claims, personal injury claims, and insurance negotiations to manage. We will handle all communication with insurance companies and file the necessary paperwork for you. If you are entitled to workers’ comp, we ensure your claim is properly filed and you get the benefits you deserve. At the same time, we can file third party insurance claims or lawsuits against other negligent parties. You will not have to worry about dealing with adjusters or missing legal deadlines, we take care of it.

4. Skilled Negotiation

Our attorneys are experienced negotiators who know the tactics insurance companies use. We will calculate the full extent of your damages, including future medical costs and lost earning capacity, to understand the true value of your case. Then we enter negotiations determined to secure a fair settlement. Our goal is to obtain the maximum compensation for construction workers and their families, so you are not left paying the price for someone else’s negligence. We do not back down until we are sure any settlement offer is the best you can get.

5. Trial Litigation When Necessary

While we resolve many cases through settlement, we prepare every case as if it may go to trial. If the defendants will not agree to a reasonable settlement, we will file a lawsuit and present a strong case in court. Joel A. Gordon & Associates has seasoned trial lawyers ready to fight for you before a judge and jury. Our willingness to take cases to trial often motivates insurance companies to offer better settlements, because they know we mean business.

6. No Fees Unless You Win

After a construction injury, you might be worried about the cost of hiring a lawyer. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and no legal fees at all unless we win compensation for you. This way, you can afford high quality legal help regardless of your financial situation. We also offer a free consultation, so it costs nothing to speak with us about your case and get advice.

7. Personal Support and Guidance

We pride ourselves on not only our legal skills but also our client service. We know how stressful an injury can be, so we are here to answer your questions and keep you updated throughout the case. Our lawyers and staff treat clients with compassion and respect. Whether you need help finding a doctor or just reassurance about your case, we are available 24/7 to support you. You will be treated like family at our firm, not just another case number.

Construction Accident FAQs

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Can I sue outside of workers’ compensation for a construction accident?

Yes, you can often pursue a claim outside of the workers’ compensation system, but it depends on the situation. Workers’ compensation laws generally prevent you from suing your direct employer if they have workers’ comp insurance and you are injured on the job. However, you are allowed to sue any third party that was responsible for your accident. For example, you might file a lawsuit against a negligent subcontractor, the manufacturer of a defective piece of equipment, or a driver who hit you in a work zone. These third party claims can provide compensation beyond what workers’ comp covers, such as pain and suffering damages.

Additionally, Texas is unique because employers are not required to carry workers’ comp. If your employer chose not to have workers’ comp coverage, then they can be sued directly for a construction accident injury. An experienced construction accident attorney can review your case and identify all your options for seeking compensation.

What if I am undocumented? Can I still file a construction accident claim?

Being an undocumented worker does not take away your right to compensation after a construction accident. In Texas and throughout the United States, undocumented workers generally have the same legal rights to workplace injury claims as any other worker. You can file a workers’ compensation claim if your employer has coverage, and Texas law does not bar undocumented workers from receiving benefits. You can also file injury lawsuits against third parties who caused your accident, regardless of your immigration status.

Your attorney will focus on the facts of your case and your injuries, not your residency status. Joel A. Gordon & Associates welcomes the opportunity to help all injured workers, documented or not. You should not be afraid to come forward and seek justice due to being undocumented.

What damages can I recover after a construction accident?

If you are injured in a construction accident due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek a range of damages (financial compensation). In a personal injury claim or lawsuit, you can recover economic damages to cover tangible losses like medical bills (hospital stays, surgeries, medication, rehabilitation therapy) and lost wages from time you could not work. If your injuries permanently affect your ability to work, you may also claim compensation for loss of future earning capacity. You can also pursue non economic damages for the intangible losses you suffered. These include pain and suffering, mental anguish, scarring or disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life due to your injuries.

In cases of extremely reckless behavior or fatal accidents, additional damages may be available. For example, if a loved one died in a construction accident, family members can seek wrongful death damages such as funeral expenses and compensation for the loss of financial support and companionship. A construction accident lawyer will evaluate your case to make sure you demand all the types of compensation you are entitled to under the law.

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Joel A. Gordon & Associates will help you understand your rights and what alternatives you have in proceeding with a case

Hurt in a construction accident? You do not have to face the aftermath alone. Contact our Houston construction accident lawyers today to learn your rights and discuss your options. Joel A. Gordon & Associates is ready to help you seek justice and fair compensation for your injuries. We have been serving injured Texans since 1993 and have a track record of success in construction accident cases.

Call us at (281) 943-5555 or reach out online to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Houston construction injury attorney. We are based in Houston but serve clients across the state of Texas. Our team is available 24/7, and we can even travel to you if you are too injured to come to our office. Let us handle the legal fight while you focus on your recovery. You pay nothing unless we win your case. That is our promise to you.