Lockhart TX Third Party Construction Site Accidents - Legal Options for Injured Workers

Lockhart is a city in flux in Texas, experiencing rapid growth as developers try to keep up with the housing demand. In addition to significant renovations occurring in the historic downtown district, plans for new housing are underway throughout the city. One developer is creating Firefly, a new community with 145 modular homes built off-site and installed in Lockhart. Another master development is slated for the city’s southeast side, bringing hundreds of new homes and retail opportunities.

Construction is a mainstay around Lockhart, which brings hazards and growth. Our team of Lockhart TX work accident lawyers at Carabin Shaw has seen firsthand the unfortunate consequences of unsafe construction sites. We help injured victims seek compensation for their medical bills and other losses. Our English- and Spanish-speaking professionals are available 24/7 at 800-862-1260 for free consultations.

Construction is a dangerous industry, and Texas is one of the most dangerous states for construction accidents, with an average of 1,000 construction worker deaths. Most of those deaths occurred to young workers between the ages of 25 and 34, often leaving young families behind. Falls, slips, and trips are the most common culprits of construction worker fatalities.

Survivors of construction accidents often face debilitating injuries that could linger forever. Residential construction is one of the worst for injuries, with more than 10,000 nationwide in 2023. Construction injuries are also expensive, causing an average of $11.5 billion in damages.

These statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) paint a grim picture of construction dangers but fail to illustrate how life-changing these incidents can be for an accident victim and their family. Attorneys understand the potential lifelong consequences and help victims pursue the compensation they need to move forward after their accident.

Tragically, many construction accidents occur due to the negligence of another party. In some cases, your employer may be at fault. Most employers offer workers’ compensation to cover employees injured on the job. Benefits through workers’ comp are limited, and they prohibit injured employees from suing their employer for additional damages, even if the employer caused the accident.

Third parties can also contribute to construction accidents. Examples of third parties include:

• General contractors and subcontractors
• Property owners
• Architects and engineers
• Device manufacturers
• Suppliers and delivery personnel
• Motorists driving through the site

If one of these parties contributes to your accident, you and your Lockhart work injury attorneys can seek additional damages through a third-party lawsuit. A personal injury lawsuit allows you to seek compensation from the responsible third party in addition to filing for workers’ compensation benefits.

Workers’ compensation alone rarely covers the full cost of a construction accident injury. These incidents frequently lead to life-changing physical and emotional damage, including:

• Brain and spinal cord injuries
• Amputations and paralysis
• Severe lacerations and burns causing disfiguring scarring
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Accident victims are often unable to return to work and provide for their families. The toll the accident takes is significant and usually requires substantial compensation to restore normalcy to daily life. When a third party is involved, your lawyer can file a personal injury lawsuit to seek:

• Economic damages to cover additional medical bills and lost wages
• Non-economic damages like emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
• Punitive damages if the responsible party was reckless or malicious

Our Lockhart TX construction accident lawyers pursue damages from all responsible parties to maximize damages for victims. Texas operates on the proportionate responsibility principle, which allows us to seek damages from each at-fault party according to their portion of the fault in the accident if more than one party was involved.

If you are injured in a construction accident, get help from the compassionate professionals at Carabin Shaw now. We offer our services on a contingency-fee-basis, so you don’t pay until you get paid. Previous clients attest to our ability to pursue all legal options in our client reviews. Contact us toll-free now at 800-862-1260.

For more information:

• OSHA Online Center
• TDI
• Texas Statutes 33