Were you injured in a construction accident in Austin, TX? If so, call Anderson Injury Lawyers at (512) 399-5000 to explore your legal options today. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and more. Our Austin construction accident lawyers can help you fight for the full amount you deserve.
Founding attorney Mark Anderson has over 30 years of experience advocating on behalf of injury victims and their families. We’ve recovered over $100 million for our efforts. Let us handle your case while you focus on your recovery.
Why Choose Anderson Injury Lawyers to Help Me After a Construction Accident in Austin, TX?
The process for recovering compensation after a workplace accident in Austin, Texas, can be tiresome. You’ll need to meet deadlines, follow intricate rules, and complete the paperwork accurately. If your employer didn’t have workers’ comp insurance, you may not even know where to start.
Our experienced Austin personal injury lawyers have a proven track record of successfully recovering compensation for accident victims like you.
For our top-tier legal services, members of our legal team have been recognized by:
- Super Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers”
- The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Additionally, our law firm has over 1,000 five-star reviews on Google. We’re known for going the extra mile for our clients when it matters most.
To get started fighting for full compensation, contact Anderson Injury Lawyers today to arrange a complimentary consultation with an Austin workers’ compensation lawyer.
How Much Is My Construction Accident Claim Worth?
There are many factors that can play a role in influencing the value of your construction accident claim, including:
- The severity of your injuries
- The extent of your disability and whether you can return to work in any capacity
- Your average wages before the accident
- The length of your recovery period
- Whether your injuries are temporary or permanent
- How much your earning ability has been impacted after reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI)
- The impact of your injuries on your daily life and overall quality of life
- The amount of pain, suffering, and emotional distress you’ve experienced
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to the injury
- Whether you were partially at fault for the accident
- State-imposed caps on benefits, such as those under Texas law
The best way to determine the value of your case is to consult an experienced attorney.
Understanding Texas Workers’ Compensation Laws
Texas handles workers’ compensation differently from other states. Most states require employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. In Texas, workers’ compensation insurance is optional for most private employers.
So, your case may or may not be covered by workers’ compensation.
What Are My Rights Under Texas’s Workers’ Compensation Laws?
When workers’ compensation laws govern cases, you’ll start by filing a claim with your employer’s insurance company.
You can receive benefits if:
- Your injuries occurred in the course of your employment.
- You were classified as an employee, not an independent contractor.
The nature of your benefits (i.e., income benefits, medical benefits, burial benefits, and/or death benefits) will depend on the nature of your injuries. In exchange for workers’ compensation coverage, your employer will be protected against lawsuits. Even if your employer caused the accident, you won’t be entitled to sue them for damages.
Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit for Damages After a Construction Accident in Texas?
Injured employees in Texas can file personal injury lawsuits in two situations:
- Your employer does not carry workers’ compensation insurance.
- Someone other than your employer was responsible for your accident.
Given the complexity of construction sites, where numerous companies often work simultaneously, it is common for construction injury cases to involve third-party claims.
For example, if a general contractor failed to maintain work equipment in a safe condition and caused your accident, you may have a valid lawsuit. Third-party drivers, property owners, and suppliers aren’t protected from lawsuits regardless of your employer’s choices about workers’ compensation coverage.
What Types of Damages Are Available in Personal Injury Cases?
If you pursue a personal injury claim, you may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages. Examples of recoverable losses include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost job benefits
- Lost future earning potential
- Rehabilitation
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Diminished quality of life
- Physical disfigurement or scarring
Punitive damages, while rare in Texas, may be on the table if the defendant’s acts were shockingly reckless or intentional.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Construction Accident Lawyer in Texas?
Most construction accident lawyers, including ours, take cases on a contingency fee basis. You will pay nothing out-of-pocket to retain our legal services. Once your case is resolved and we’ve recovered damages in your case, we will take a fixed percentage of your award. However, if we lose your case, you won’t owe us anything.
We Handle All Types of Construction Injury Claims
At Anderson Injury Lawyers, we’re prepared to handle any type of construction accident claim, including cases involving:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Scaffolding falls and collapses
- Demolition accidents
- Crane and forklift accidents
- Electrocutions
- Falls from ladders and roofs
- Excavation accidents
- Trenching accidents
- Nail gun accidents
- Accidents caused by defective equipment
- Welding accidents
- Truck accidents, car accidents, and other motor vehicle accidents
- Fires and explosions
- Exposure to toxic substances
After a construction accident, our lawyers will carefully review the evidence. Based on our investigation, we’ll be able to identify all potential options for recovering compensation.
How Dangerous Are Construction Accidents in Texas?
Texas employers reported approximately 175,900 non-fatal work-related injuries in 2023. Additionally, 564 Texas employees were killed in fatal workplace accidents during 2023. 128 of those fatalities were in the construction and extraction occupations.
Can I Still Recover Damages if I’m Being Blamed for a Construction Accident?
Texas’s modified comparative negligence rules only come into play if you have a personal injury case.
Shared fault doesn’t impact workers’ compensation benefits. However, your damages award in a personal injury lawsuit will be reduced if you share blame. If your share of the blame is greater than 50%, you will lose your right to recover damages altogether.
We Will Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Construction Accident Injuries
Virtually any type of injury imaginable is possible if you work in construction. Our Austin construction accident attorneys often represent clients who have suffered:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Facial injuries
- Concussions
- Broken ribs
- Chest injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Eye injuries and vision loss
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Burns
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Catastrophic injuries
The money you recover after a workplace injury can make a significant difference to your future. We’re prepared to put our skills to work and fight to recover every dollar you’re entitled to.
Why Do Construction Site Accidents Occur?
Many construction accidents happen due to:
- Failure to maintain work equipment in a reasonably safe condition
- Missing or damaged protective equipment
- Lack of fall protection or fall prevention training
- Improperly installed scaffolds
- Communication failures
- Untrained and undersupervised employees
- Dangerous property conditions
- Inadequate security precautions
If you were injured on the job, you can count on our team to find out what happened.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Construction Accident in Texas?
The deadline depends on the laws that apply to your claim. With workers’ compensation claims, you should first notify your employer or supervisor. You have only 30 days to submit a report. After notice is given, you have one year to submit an “Employee’s Claim for Compensation for a Work-Related Injury or Occupational Disease” form.
For a personal injury case, you typically only have two years to file a lawsuit.
Contact Our Austin Construction Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
If you’ve been hurt on a construction site, you don’t have to navigate the legal system alone. With over $100 million recovered for injury victims, Anderson Injury Lawyers knows what it takes to get results.
Call today to schedule your free consultation and learn how our trusted Austin construction accident attorneys can fight for the compensation you deserve.