Houston Construction Accident Lawyer

How Can The Top-Rated Personal Injury Lawyers at Baumgartner Law Firm Help You After a Construction Site Accident?

After a serious injury or fatal accident at a construction project, which attorney that you choose to represent your matters?  Get a top-rated lawyer with decades of experience to handle your case.

Our Houston personal injury lawyers have handled numerous wrongful death construction cases in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and across Texas. Other plaintiff attorneys refer cases to our law firm due to our expertise. Recently we settled a wrongful death case where a worker fell at a construction site. We have many multi-million dollar proven results with construction death cases. 

Our founder Greg Baumgartner is one of the very few attorneys who hold not one but two law degrees and has been preeminent rated by peer review for decades. Also, a graduate of Trial Lawyers College, Mr. Baumgartner has been recognized with awards from SuperLawyers, America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Lawyers, Lead Counsel, Elite Lawyers, and many others.

We have a track record of winning big settlements from accidents at construction sites and the resources to fight the construction companies to get you the compensation you deserve.

When you hire Baumgartner Law Firm, we will take these steps:

• Investigate your case. We will obtain vital evidence to document and prove what happened and who was at fault. Evidence can include witness interviews, scene documentation, and conferring with OSHA and local authorities.

• Handle all aspects of your case. So, you can focus on getting your life back in order.
• Retain experts. Most personal injury cases require testimony from medical expert witnesses to prove the extent of the injury and medical issues. Construction accident lawsuits can require liability experts to explain violations of safety rules and who may be at fault. We know and have worked with the very best expert witnesses in Texas.
• Deal with the insurance companies. We will handle all interactions and negotiations with the construction company, other defendants, and insurance companies. We have honed our negotiation strategies over three decades.
• File your lawsuit. If we can’t settle your case without litigation, we will file a lawsuit and aggressively fight to get you maximum compensation.

Our law firm has won millions of dollars for families of victims who died at construction sites in Houston and across Texas. We charge no fee unless you get money in your pocket. Call us at (281) 587-1111.

What are Your Rights After a Construction Accident?

Houston is a beautiful and dynamic city that is constantly growing. If you look closely, you’ll notice that there are new office buildings, neighborhoods & shopping malls, and it’s all because of the hardworking Houston construction workers.

Like employees in other industries, Texas construction workers trust that their contractors and employers will keep them safe. Unfortunately, some companies prioritize profits before workers’ safety and treat the construction crew as disposable. They are left to work in unsafe environments for long hours, which often results in serious accidents.

If you or your loved one has been involved in a construction accident in Houston, you deserve fair compensation and shouldn’t have to settle for less. Your future and that of your family may depend on it. If you’re seriously injured, this could be the difference between simply getting by and maintaining your previous lifestyle before the accident.

The Houston personal injury lawyers at Baumgartner Law Firm have been helping injured workers or families who have lost a loved one for over thirty-five years. Put our construction site accident expertise to work on your case!

Types of Construction Accidents That We Handle 

We have handled serious injury and fatal construction accidents at Baumgartner Law Firm for over 35 years. And believe in aggressively fighting for your rights by getting you full compensation. We know how much construction accidents can impact your financial future and are committed to upholding your rights.

Some of the Houston construction accidents we’ve handled in the past include:

Scaffolding Accidents

When construction crews are working on high buildings, scaffolding comes in handy and helps them repair the building or carry on the construction. Unfortunately, some of these structures are poorly constructed and are not as safe and secure as they should be. This causes the scaffolding to tilt, shake or collapse, causing serious harm to the workers around it. If a loved one has been injured in a scaffolding accident, contact our experienced scaffolding accident lawyers in Houston.

Fatal Falls

According to the CDC, falls are the top cause of work-related deaths in the construction industry. This is highly concerning because construction sites usually have raised structures full of dangerous debris that can cause fatal slip and fall accidents. For instance, when construction workers slip and fall, they can land on machinery, open chemicals, dangerous debris, and nearby tools. This results in lacerations, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, cuts, and lacerations. Our construction site accident lawyers in Houston have won many wrongful death cases where fall protection equipment was not provided or improperly used.

Lift Accidents

Lift accidents are relatively rare, but when they occur, they are catastrophic. They are caused by faulty lifts mostly due to poor maintenance, and when they occur, they expose the workers inside it to a deadly fall, resulting in catastrophic injuries and sometimes death.

In some cases, lift accidents are caused by exposed elevator shafts that are improperly secured.

Burns on Construction Sites

Construction sites are full of exposed wires, open power sources, and dangerous machines, which could result in serious burns when they’re mishandled. In some cases, construction site burn accidents are caused by electrical faults and chemical spills. The severity of burn injuries caused by varies, but they often result in disfigurement, loss of limbs, and in some instances, loss of nerve control.

Crush Injuries

Most construction sites are elevated, and the company must build structures to give workers access to higher levels. When the crew is working above ground, there’s an increased risk of dropping tools, small machines, or construction materials, causing devastating injuries to the workers below or bystanders. Our construction site lawyers are experienced in crush injury cases.

Dangerous Equipment

Construction machinery is often complex, so it should only be operated by authorized personnel. Unfortunately, in a misguided attempt to cut costs, construction companies often allow uncertified employees to handle the equipment without any prior training. This poses grave danger to the other workers and may result in accidental fires, pinning employees underneath the machine, or dropping building materials. We have handled dangerous equipment cases for over three decades. We won a case where the construction worker died when his safety equipment failed. Part of the settlement was the manufacturer of the equipment agreed to improve their product to prevent other needless deaths.

Trench Cave-Ins

Trenches within the construction site sometimes collapse, and workers inside it could be trapped inside or sustain serious injuries due to falling debris. Some of the most common trench cave-in injuries include spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and death due to suffocation. Our construction accident attorneys have helped many families after a death from a trench cave-in.

Chemical Exposure

Construction sites are full of adhesives, paints, primers, and cleaners. While these chemicals are necessary for quality construction, they pose a serious threat if mishandled. Constant exposure without proper training or safety gear could also result in long-term illnesses.

What are the Common Construction Injuries?

The severity of construction site injuries ranges from mild cuts to wrongful death. Some of the common injuries that Houston construction workers face include.

• Crush injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Permanent disability
• Permanent nerve damage
• Impalement
• Eye injuries
• Amputations
• Bone fractures
• Eye injuries
• Severe lacerations
• Wrongful death

Some of these injuries have lasting implications and may affect your ability to resume work. If you have been seriously hurt or have lost a family member, call Baumgartner Law Firm for a free construction accident case consultation! (281) 587-1111.

Who Is Responsible for a Construction Accident?

If you work with a construction company with workers’ compensation insurance, you’re entitled to receive benefits without proving fault. Unfortunately, employers are not required to carry worker’s comp in Texas. If your contractor isn’t insured, you’ll have to prove fault.

Some of the responsible parties in construction site accidents include:

• Contractors or relevant third parties: most construction jobs are collaborative, and it’s not uncommon for your employer to use other contractors. If this third party is responsible for the accident, they should be held liable.
• Your employer: employer negligence is common on construction sites and usually results in serious accidents. Negligence, in this case, could be in the form of failure to provide workers with the necessary training, lack of proper supervision, improper maintenance of the machines, etc.
• Product manufacturers: this is mostly for situations where your injuries result from toxic chemicals in their products or defective tools.
• Property owners: if they created hazardous working conditions due to negligence, you could file a claim against them.

Construction accidents are often complex, so you should hire an experienced Houston construction accident lawyer to help you with your case.

OHSA Investigations After a Construction Accident

After a fatal or severe injury at a construction site, OSHA may be called to investigate the incident. OSHA is tasked with protecting workers and investigating the cause of injury or death and violations of the safety code. While OSHA’s initial findings of negligence or violations are not binding on a civil personal injury case, the facts uncovered can be vital to a personal injury lawyer. 

Getting your own legal representation is important to protect your rights.

Houston OSHA Offices:

OSHA Houston North – 690 S Loop 336 W #400, Conroe, TX 77304, – Conroe Medical Plaza. (936) 760-3800.

OSHA Houston – 17625 El Camino Real Suite #400, Houston, TX 77058, -Camino Center. (281) 286-0583.

What Compensation Can I Get After Being Hurt at a Construction Site?

The compensation awarded varies based on the unique details of your case, but you’re entitled to recover economic and non-economic damages. The Houston personal injury lawyers at Baumgartner Law Firm have helped recover multi-million dollar damages for victims for over three decades.

Some damages available in Texas are:

• Lost income
• Mental anguish
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Medical expenses incurred due to the accident
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of consortium
• Disability
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Pain and suffering
• Mileage expenses and costs for assistive devices
• Punitive damages for reckless or wanton conduct

You should note that if a wrongful death occurs the compensation is awarded to the worker’s surviving family members and the estate.

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Construction Accident?

The statute of limitation for third-party Houston construction accidents is two years from when the accident occurred. Filing your claim after this time may bar your compensation claim. Claims for workers’ comp benefits have very short time limits. If you have a workers’ comp claim, seek advice from a workers comp attorney.

Do not delay after getting hurt in a construction accident. Seek reputable counsel right away.

Get Help from an Experienced Houston Construction Accident Attorney Today!

Avoid negotiating with the defendant’s insurance company when you’re involved in a construction accident. Baumgartner Law Firm recommends that you channel all communication through your Houston construction accident lawyer to avoid sabotaging your case.

Have you or your loved one sustained construction injuries in Houston, Texas? Contact us today at (281) 587-1111 for a FREE consultation!

What are Third-Party Lawsuits After a Construction Accident?

Many construction accidents happen with workers covered by worker’s compensation. In most cases, Worker’s Compensation for an employee bars a lawsuit against the employer for damages. An exception is when the worker dies, and the family can prove gross negligence to claim punitive damages. However, third parties often have liability after an accident and can be pursued for damages.

Some of these third parties may include:

• Owners of the construction site;
• Architects of buildings on the site;
• Subcontractors;
• General contractors; or
• Equipment manufacturers.

All of these third parties can be responsible for providing a safe and standards-compliant construction site. In a construction-related accident, we will review all of these and other associated parties to determine if a third party might be liable for your damages. Our personal injury lawyers have been winning cases for Texas families for over three decades. If someone else contributed to the accident, you must establish that the third party owed you a duty of care, violated that duty by acting negligently and suffered injuries and damages due to the negligence.

So if a piece of equipment is defective and causes your injuries, you may be able to pursue compensation from the manufacturer in a product liability case. We have handled numerous multi-million dollar cases for construction accident victims and their families. Our construction accident attorneys have won cases against subs, general contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners. From trench cave-ins to fatal falls, our lawyers have never lost a construction accident case.

Other Types of Cases We Take:

• Auto Accident
• Truck Accident
• Motorcycle Crashes
• Wrongful Death Lawsuits