Legal Options for San Antonio Victims of Third Party Construction Site Accidents

As the third-fastest growing city in the United States in 2022, San Antonio is the site of much ongoing construction development. In the greater downtown area alone, over 3 billion dollars are invested in projects from high-rises along the River Walk to street repair. With so much growth, however, comes an increase in third-party construction site accidents.

The San Antonio attorneys at Carabin Shaw know just how devastating an injury in the high-hazard construction industry can be. Whether you’re injured on the job or as an innocent bystander, you deserve compensation for resulting financial losses and suffering. An experienced lawyer can help you determine whether filing a third-party claim is favorable for your case.

In legal claims, a “third party” refers to someone involved in an incident other than the two main parties. For construction claims, the worker and employer are the main parties, so the most common third parties are the following:

• Non-employer individuals or companies who are nonetheless responsible for dangerous conditions
• Non-employees who are injured on or near construction sites

Therefore, you may have a valid third-party claim if you’re an injured worker or bystander. However, the legal steps for these types of cases differ.

In addition, fatalities are more common in construction than in other employment sectors. If you’ve lost a loved one to an accident, you’ve also lost financial support and companionship. Though no amount of money can match the extent of your loss, you too deserve to seek justice with the help of an attorney.

If you’re an employee, the legal options for San Antonio victims of third-party construction site accidents often include worker’s compensation. In Texas, employers aren’t required to offer workers’ comp, though most do. This type of insurance provides certain benefits for injured employees regardless of who’s at fault for an accident.

At the same time, an employee can’t sue an at-fault employer who provides workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation also doesn’t cover suffering or emotional distress, which can be considered recoverable damages in a personal injury lawsuit.

Therefore, your construction accident lawyers in San Antonio, Texas, may advise pursuing a third-party accident claim in applicable situations.

For example, the following parties might be held responsible in a third-party personal injury lawsuit:

• Manufacturer who distributes faulty equipment
• Individual driving recklessly through a construction zone
• Subcontractor or other individual whose negligence leads to your accident
• Engineer who designs a substandard plan

If you’re able to sue a third party for your on-the-job injuries, your overall compensation may be higher.

At no fault of their own, individuals visiting or near any of San Antonio’s numerous construction sites can also sometimes suffer hazards such as falling debris or equipment malfunctions.

If you’re an innocent third-party victim, you could pursue a personal injury lawsuit against one or more of the following parties:

• Construction company
• Site or building owner
• Developer
• General contractor

Your legal team must show that someone neglected their duty to provide a safe environment, causing you harm. As a result, you might receive compensation for medical expenses, loss of future earning capacity, pain, distress, and more.

Carabin Shaw’s client reviews consistently demonstrate our legal team’s dedication to clients at all stages of their cases. For a full review of your circumstances and thorough legal recommendations, call the toll-free number 800-862-1260.

Your case review and initial consultation are always free at Carabin Shaw, where San Antonio staff is available to support you 24/7 in English or Spanish. All injuries and fatalities involving someone else’s negligence deserve the highest possible compensation, and Carabin Shaw attorneys can build that case for you.

For more information:

• https://www.sanantonio.gov/PublicWorks/Projects
• https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LA/htm/LA.417.htm
• https://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2022/workplace-injuries-and-job-requirements-for-construction-laborers/home.htm