Rebuilding After a Dallas Construction Zone Accident - Maximizing Compensation for Your Recovery

From workers’ compensation to filing third-party injury claims, proving fault in construction zone accidents in Dallas can be complex. However, it is a process that countless Dallas workers navigate each year. The best way to make your claim-filing process as easy as possible is to work with the trusted Dallas attorneys at Carabin Shaw. We will fight for every bit of the financial compensation that you are entitled to.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded 533 fatal occupational injuries in Texas in 2021, while the Occupational Safety and Health Administration attributes the majority of Dallas construction deaths and damages to injuries from electrocution and heavy machinery.

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous fields of work, yet it is vital to Dallas’ economy and infrastructure. With 14 upcoming city construction projects, and several already underway, the importance of this work cannot be overstated.

As crucial members of the Dallas workforce, if you have been injured while working, you deserve the time and the resources necessary to take care of yourself and focus on your Dallas accident recovery.

The ultimate value of your personal injury case depends heavily on who is at fault for your accident to begin with. For example, if workers’ compensation fully covers your injuries, meaning the fault lies entirely with your direct employer or the business you work for, then you are eligible for Dallas construction zone accident compensation such as:

Your medical care includes any and all necessary costs related to your injury. However, the physician in charge of your treatment must be associated with, and authorized by, the Workers’ Compensation Board.

Workers’ compensation imburses you for part of your missed wages.

If you are fully or partially disabled after your accident, you can claim up to two-thirds of your weekly salary until you can work again.

While injured workers may qualify for additional benefits depending on the circumstances of your accident, serious injuries are often not fully covered by worker’s compensation. However, our attorneys at Carabin Shaw can help you win the full financial support that you deserve after your injury.

While worker’s compensation limits your ability to recover your damages with an employer, you may be able to file a lawsuit against a negligent party other than your employer as well. Construction zone accident settlements in Dallas often involve such third-party claims, and these can be pursued in addition to workers’ compensation in cases where multiple parties are at fault for your accident.

In addition to workers’ compensation, our expert lawyers can help you to recover:

Physical therapy, doctor visits, surgeries not performed by workers’ compensation doctors, and predictable future physical complications resulting from your injury.

Workers’ compensation offers no compensation for pain and suffering, meaning that the only way to recover those damages is to file a third-party claim. Emotional distress, reduced quality of life, and loss of independence all fall under pain and suffering, and our team will help you file for every bit of the damages that you have suffered.

Worker’s compensation will only cover a portion of your income, leaving many injury victims struggling financially. Filing for loss of future and past income can help you to stabilize until you are able to return to work.

At Carabin Shaw, we believe that you deserve a trustworthy ally after your injury. Check out Carabin Shaw’s client reviews to see our dedication to past and present clients. Then schedule your free case review by calling our English and Spanish-speaking staff, toll-free at 800-862-1260, available 24/7.

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• BLS
• OSHA
• Dallas Chamber