Texas's Premises Liability Laws and How They Apply to Freeport Construction Sites

Construction is common around Freeport, Texas, from expansions at Port Freeport to a new Volkswagen importation facility. These projects bring in jobs and boost the economy but are not without risk, particularly for those working on the construction sites. Serious injuries can occur to employees, keeping them out of work and preventing them from providing for their families.

Construction is a dangerous industry, and accidents are common. Private construction companies in Texas reported 9,400 injuries in 2023, with more than one-third severe enough to require time off work. The Freeport work injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw help accident victims seek damages from responsible parties to pay for medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.

Construction companies are responsible for many of these accidents but are not the only ones. Third parties, such as property owners, can also be liable. Our lawyers hold owners responsible when they know about hazards on their property and fail to fix them or warn workers of the danger. If you have been injured, contact us 24/7 and get a free case review in English or Spanish at 800-862-1260.

Premises liability holds property owners responsible for some accidents on their property. The laws encompass three types of visitors:

• Invitees enter a property with the owner’s permission for business purposes
• Licensees enter a property with the owner’s permission for non-business reasons
• Trespassers enter a property without the owner’s permission

Construction company employees working on a property are considered invitees, requiring the owner’s utmost duty of care. This care includes keeping the premises safe from hazards and warning invitees of dangerous conditions that aren’t obvious to a guest.

Common examples of accidents that could involve premise liability include:

• Falling objects
• Trench collapse
• Broken or collapsed stairs
• Faulty wiring
• Dog attacks

If you are the victim of a premise liability accident, contact an attorney with expertise in Texas premise liability laws to help you build your case and maximize potential damages.

To prove premise liability in Texas, you must show the property owner was negligent by demonstrating these four elements:

• The owner had a duty of care to you as the invitee to the property
• The owner breached that duty, either by not fixing a hazard or warning you about the hazard
• You suffered an injury as a result of the owner’s breach of duty
• Your expenses (medical bills, lost wages) are a direct result of your accident

Your legal team will gather evidence to prove your case, including pictures or videos of the accident scene, eyewitness statements, and accident reports filed with the property owner or construction company.

Your construction accident can cause severe injuries that are painful and expensive. You may face extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. You might not be able to work for some time, leaving you unable to earn a wage and support your family. Disability and disfigurement can impact your quality of life and your ability to work in the future. Your legal team understands the cost of a construction accident like yours and will work to maximize your damages and cover your financial needs while you recover.

You can seek economic damages in your personal injury lawsuit that include:

• Medical bills, past and future
• Lost income
• Loss of future earnings
• Property damage

Non-economic damages compensate you for subjective losses, such as:

• Pain and suffering
• Mental and emotional anguish
• Disability and disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium

If you are injured on the job, you have rights. Our legal team at Carabin Shaw works to protect the rights of accident victims like you, as our client reviews demonstrate. We offer our services on a contingency-fee-basis, so you don’t have any upfront costs and only pay us if we win your case. Contact us toll-free now at 800-862-1260.

For more information:

• ProCare Medical Center
• Cornell Law
• Texas Statutes 95
• Cornell Law