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Why Families Trust the Baumgartner Law Firm After Devastating Construction Accidents in Houston, TX

Since 1985, our Houston construction accident lawyer at Baumgartner Law Firm has helped hurt workers get top pay beyond workers’ comp. We’ve also aided families who lost loved ones. We give free talks to those who are hurt and their families.

We have helped Houston construction accident victims for over 40 years. Our team has won large payouts that changed lives. We fight for your rights so you can focus on getting better. Call us for a free case review. We can help you build a new future.

What Sets Us Apart

4 + Decades of Specialized Experience Since 1985, we’ve successfully handled complex construction accident claims, including falls, electrocutions, crane collapses, and third-party lawsuits. We remain UNDEFEATED!
We Handle Everything From OSHA investigations to negotiating with insurance companies. We manage all legal steps so you can focus on healing.
No Win, No Fee Promise: We never charge upfront fees. You only pay if we win compensation for you.
24/7 Access to Your Attorney We limit our caseload to ensure you always receive personalized attention, not passed off to an assistant.
Client Praise & Results “Greg fought for us like family — and delivered a life-changing settlement.” – Actual client testimonial.

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ABOUT GREG BAUMGARTNER

A Passion For Justice. The Experience For Win.

Greg Baumgartner, the founder of Baumgartner Law Firm, has spent the last 40 years helping accident victims. Greg is top-rated in personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a perfect 10 AVVO rating and is recognized as one of the best personal injury lawyers in Texas. He has won millions for accident victims in Houston and across Texas. You will not find a more experienced injury attorney. Greg holds dual law degrees and is also a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College. You will not be a case number to us. Our legal team will treat you like family. We will use our personal injury law experience and winning record to maximize your compensation, We have the expertise and resources to handle the most difficult cases. Contact our law firm and let us fight for your financial compensation.

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Proven Results for Construction Accident Victims

Attorneys across the state refer fatal construction accident cases to us for handling.

We’ve won cases involving:

In one recent case, we secured a confidential 7-figure settlement for the family of a worker killed in a trench collapse — even after multiple defendants denied fault.

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You deserve justice if you get hurt on a construction site, no matter if you’re a day laborer or union worker. We go after all parties who may be at fault. This includes general contractors, site owners, makers of faulty equipment, and subcontractors. Call us today to review your job-site injury case.

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Most Common Construction Accidents in Houston

Construction work ranks among the most dangerous jobs in Texas. Job sites have many hazards like heavy machines and high work areas. Just one small error can cause major injury or death. Nearly all serious injuries involve a breach of OSHA rules.

At Baumgartner Law Firm, we’ve seen it all. Here are the most frequent types of construction accidents we see in Houston and across the state:

Falls

One of the leading causes of injury and death on job sites.Fallsoften occur due to:

Lack of guardrails or safety harnesses
Improper scaffolding assembly
Unsafeladders or roofing work

Not followingOSHA fall protection regulations.

Equipment Problems

Cranes, forklifts, bulldozers, and scissor lifts are only as safe as their operators and maintenance teams. Accidents often result from:

Defective machinery
Poor maintenance
Lack of training on the equipment or inadequate supervision

Electrocution

Construction sites often have exposed wiring, unfinished electrical systems, or improperly grounded tools. Common electrocution causes include:

Live wires
Wet conditions
Lack of proper training
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Crushing Accidents

When a worker is pinned or crushed between heavy equipment, walls, or debris, the results are devastating. OSHA calls this one of the “Fatal Four” construction hazards.

Trench Collapses

Excavation sites can cave in without warning. When trench boxes, shoring, or proper sloping aren’t used, workers are at high risk of being:

Buried alive
Crushed by debris
Killed due to a slow rescue response

Fires, Explosions & Chemical Exposure

Construction zones may contain flammable gases, solvents, or hazardous materials. Without proper precautions, workers can suffer:

Burns
Lung damage
Long-term illnesses

Structural Collapses & Unsafe Sites

Sometimes the entire site is to blame. Inadequate supervision, poor planning, or ignored safety violations lead to:

Wall or ceiling collapses
Scaffold collapses are a common cause of injuries on construction sites.
Site-wide failures that endanger everyone

How Baumgartner Law Firm Investigates Construction Site Injury Claims?

Building a strong case starts as soon as we are retained. When you hire Baumgartner Law Firm, you can focus on getting better or dealing with your loss, while we work to protect your rights and maximize the compensation you receive.

Every construction accident is unique, and so is the liability. Our firm works quickly to:

By aggressively building your case, both liability and damages, we have an incredible record of success.

Can I Get Compensation if I was Partly at Fault for the Accident?

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We Handle All Types of Construction Accidents in Houston

About Construction Site Fall Cases

One of the most prevalent and dangerous accidents at job sites is falls from heights. Most involve a violation of OSHA fall protection rules.

Our law firm has won millions of dollars for families of victims who died at construction sites in Houston and across Texas. We have successfully represented clients in cases involving Defective construction equipment that can lead to serious injuries on construction sites. Both catastrophic injuries and wrongful death lawsuits. We charge no fee unless you get money in your pocket.

Recent Construction Injury Cases We Have Won

For over 40 years, Baumgartner Law Firm has handled serious injury and fatal construction accidents. We fight hard for your rights to get you full payment. We know how construction accidents can hurt your financial future. We work hard to protect your rights. We have recently handled many types of Houston construction accidents.

The Fatal Heavy Equipment Accident

We represented the family of a young man who was killed when heavy equipment malfunctioned, crushing him. Each of the multiple defendants denied responsibility and blamed another, including the victim. After filing a lawsuit and fighting for full compensation, we settled the case in a multimillion-dollar confidential settlement.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, it’s essential to seek the help of an experienced Houston construction accident lawyer. At Baumgartner Law Firm, our experienced attorneys have a proven track record of successfully handling construction accident cases. We can help you navigate the complex process of filing a workers’ compensation claim and pursuing a personal injury lawsuit. A Houston construction accident attorney can help investigate equipment accidents and pursue compensation. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

Scaffold Fall Wrongful Death Case

Recently, we represented the family of a man killed when he fell off a scaffolding. The construction company and contractors all blamed the victim. After filing a lawsuit and conducting much discovery, we settled the case for a huge amount that must remain confidential. In this case, we negotiated that the family would continue to get workers’ compensation death benefits in addition to the big settlement.

Unfortunately, some structures are poorly constructed and 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.

Fall From Roof Case

Our construction accident attorney represented the family of a man who fell off a roof during a commercial construction project. We sued numerous defendants, including the general contractor and the manufacturer of the safety equipment, all of whom blamed the victim and refused to accept any responsibility. Right before the trial, we settled the case with each defendant for a huge amount. Defendants required confidentiality, so no one could know exactly how much they had to pay us to settle the case.

OSHA has regulations designed to protect workers from falls from heights. Most fatal accident cases we have won involved violations of OSHA standards.

This leads to cuts, spinal cord damage, brain trauma, and other wounds. Our Houston lawyers who handle construction site accidents have won many cases where workers died because fall safety gear was missing or not used properly.

Trench Cave-In Lawsuit with a Fatality

Our construction accident attorneys have helped many families after a death from a trench cave-in, including a worker’s family after he was crushed in the trench and died. Several different defendants paid a big confidential settlement.

Defective Safety Equipment Case

Our Houston construction accident attorney has handled dangerous equipment cases for over four decades. We won a case where a construction worker died when his fall protection safety equipment failed. As part of the settlement, the equipment manufacturer agreed to correct the defect in their product to prevent other needless deaths.

Lock Out Tag Out Crush Fatal Accident

We represented the family of a man who was crushed to death when a machine he was working on accidentally started up. After our investigation, we discovered numerous OSHA violations. The employer had to settle a case for punitive damages. We negotiated with the workers’ comp carrier to continue paying full workers’ compensation death benefits, further financially protecting the family.

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Liability in Texas Construction Accidents

In Texas, workers’ compensation is a no-fault scheme. You can get workers’ compensation even if you were at fault for the injury. One of the initial determinations we make in a case is to analyze whether it is a workers’ comp case, a personal injury case, or both.

Yet, the downside of workers’ compensation is:

However, you might be able to recover full damages if a “third party” was part of causing the accident in which you were injured. The protections the law in Texas gives employers who carry workers’ compensation may not apply to:

If any of these parties were a cause of the injury, you may be able to sue them to recover full non-economic damages.

Proving fault for an owner or contractor requires showing how they were negligent. They did not act reasonably, and as a result, you were hurt. An example would be a contractor who was supposed to provide safety supervision for the site but violated OSHA rules, which led to your accident.

To hold an equipment maker liable, the lawyer must demonstrate that the product was defective or unsafe. One case we handled involved defective fall protection, which was unsafe, leading to the death of a worker. The case was settled for a huge confidential amount just before the trial.

An experienced attorney can thoroughly investigate your accident and develop a comprehensive strategy to secure the maximum compensation.

Can I Sue My Employer if I Was Injured on a Construction Site?

The Texas Workers’ Compensation Act stops hurt workers from suing employers with workers’ comp. This law is in the Texas Labor Code, Title 5. It shields employers who give workers’ comp to their staff. Workers can get medical care quickly after filing a claim. They also get some of their lost wages. The trade-off is simple. Workers get these benefits, but they can’t sue their employer for job injuries.

Nevertheless, there are some exceptions to the prohibition of suing your employer; here are a few:

If the employer does not opt to carry workers’ compensation and you sue, any negligence by the employer can win the case.

Call the Houston construction accident lawyer with a proven record for your free consultation.

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Your Injury Is Valuable — We Will Fight to Prove It

How Much Is My Houston Construction Accident Case Worth?

After a serious construction accident, one of the biggest questions we hear is:

“How much money can I recover for my injuries?”

At Baumgartner Law Firm, we build each case around your unique damages. We fight to get you every dollar you deserve under Texas law. If your employer had workers’ comp and no third party caused your injury, you might only get Workers’ compensation.

However, if another entity has some responsibility, you may be able to sue the third party for full damages, which can include:

Types of Compensation Available in Third-Party Construction Injury Cases

Medical Expenses

We seek 100% reimbursement for:

ER visits, surgery, and hospitalization
Physical therapy and rehab
Medications and medical equipment
Future medical care, including long-term support

Lost Wages

You deserve to be paid back if you’ve missed work due to your injury while working on a construction site, even just a few days. We also fight for:

Lost earning capacity if you can’t return to your old job
Lost promotions, raises, or career growth
Lifetime income replacement in disability cases

Pain and Suffering

You may be entitled to compensation for:

Physical pain
Emotional trauma (depression, anxiety, PTSD)
Disfigurement or permanent disability
Loss of enjoyment of life

Wrongful Death Damages

If your loved one was killed in a construction accident, we may pursue damages for:

Funeral and burial expenses
Loss of household income and support
Emotional grief and mental anguish
Loss of companionship or parental guidance
Pecuniary loss

Punitive Damages (In Cases of Gross Negligence)

When a company ignores safety rules, violates OSHA standards, or knowingly puts workers at risk, we fight to impose punitive damages — to punish and prevent future misconduct.

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Common Construction Accident Injuries

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Frequently Asked Questions

Houston Construction Accident FAQs

These are the most common questions we get from injured workers and their families after a construction accident in Houston. If your question isn’t here, we’re just a call away.

Can I file a workers’ compensation and a personal injury case?

You can file both a workers' comp claim and a personal injury case if someone else caused your accident. Workers' comp pays for medical bills and lost wages. The workers' comp insurer will want money back from your third-party case. If someone other than your employer caused your injuries, talk to a construction accident lawyer right away.

How much does it cost to hire a leading construction injury lawyer?

At Baumgartner Law Firm, we handle cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t pay any costs or fees upfront for legal help. We only get paid if we win your case and you receive money.

Our attorney’s fees are a percentage of the total compensation recovered for you. The more money you get, the more money we make. Our construction accident attorneys’ fees start at 1/3 of the money recovered.

How does right of control impact my case?

In Texas construction cases, the “right of control” issue often determines whether a general contractor may be held liable for injuries caused by an independent contractor. Generally, a contractor is not responsible for the safety of independent contractors unless they retain or exercise control over the methods, means, or details of the work. For instance, in JLB Builders, LLC v. Hernandez, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the general contractor did not owe a duty of care because they did not control how the subcontractor performed the work that led to the injury, nor did their safety requirements increase the risk of harm.

What steps should I take after a construction accident?

Seek Medical Care

Following up with medical care after an accident on a construction site is vital to your personal injury or workers’ compensation claim. You should seek medical help promptly and call 911 when necessary. Getting prompt medical care is vital to proving your claim and getting the help you need to diagnose and recover from your injuries. Calling 911 or going to a local emergency room is recommended when necessary. Following your doctor’s orders for follow-up care is also essential to a personal injury claim.

Report the Injury to Your Employer

Always report an on-the-job accident to your employer. When your employer has workers’ compensation, make sure you make a correct claim promptly. If a third party caused the accident or you feel another company is responsible, contact the most experienced construction accident lawyer near you.

Talk with the Best Houston Construction Accident Lawyer

If your injuries are significant, and a third party or another company may be partly at fault for the accident, getting an experienced attorney for construction accidents should be on your shortlist. Let Baumgartner Law Firm protect your rights and fight to maximize your compensation while you recover from your injuries.

Can I sue if I’m already receiving workers’ compensation?

Yes — in many cases, injured construction workers can seek compensation. If a third party (like a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner) contributed to your injury, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit while also receiving workers’ comp benefits. This is how we help many clients recover full compensation beyond limited benefits.

How long do I have to file a construction accident lawsuit in Texas?

In most cases, you have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit related to construction accident injuries. If you’re pursuing workers’ comp, you must report the injury to your employer within 30 days and file a claim with the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation within 1 year.

What if my employer doesn’t have workers’ comp?

Texas doesn’t require employers in the construction industry to carry workers’ compensation insurance. If your employer is a non-subscriber, you may be able to sue them directly — and we can help you hold them accountable.

Who can I sue after a construction accident?

You may be able to sue:

General contractors or subcontractors
Site owners or project managers
Equipment manufacturers
Third-party drivers, vendors, or service providers
Any entity that contributed to unsafe conditions

We investigate every possible liable party to maximize your recovery from construction accident injuries.

What types of injuries qualify for compensation?

Almost any serious injury can qualify, including:

Head trauma / TBI
Spinal cord injuries
Amputations
Burns or electrocution
Crush injuries
Pain and Suffering and emotional distress
Wrongful death

You’re likely entitled to compensation if your injury caused medical costs, lost wages, or pain.

What if I were partially at fault?

Texas uses modified comparative negligence. This means:

You can still recover damages if you’re less than 51% at fault
Your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault

You can collect benefits for workers’ compensation claims even if you are at fault.

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How We Maximize Claims

We work with:

Medical experts to prove long-term impact
Economists to project lifetime earnings losses
Safety consultants & OSHA experts to prove negligence
Trial consultants to prepare your case for court if needed

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About OSHA Investigations After Fatal Construction Accidents in Houston

OSHA might check a Houston construction site after a bad injury or death has occurred. OSHA works to keep workers safe. They look into what caused the harm and any safety rule breaches. OSHA’s first findings about fault don’t bind a civil injury case. But the facts they find can help a lot in a personal injury case. Don’t just count on OSHA to prove your case. It’s key to get your own Houston construction accident lawyer to protect your rights.

Our team starts with the OSHA investigation and expands the inquiry to win your case.

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“DEDICATED TO HELPING HIS CLIENTS AND GOING THE EXTRA MILE TO GET THINGS DONE” He is an attorney that is dedicated to helping his clients and going the extra mile to get things done. I would not hesitate to use him again and he is the only attorney that our family will use in the future. I honestly could not ever imagine such a great experience coming out of such an awful accident.

R. Alcorn

“I WOULD 100% RECOMMEND THE BAUMGARTNER LAW FIRM” I would 100% recommend the Baumgartner Law Firm to any friends and family who not only wanted to the best outcome but wanted a lawyer who listened and upheld the integrity of Law and client to attorney relationship.

S. Arnold

“BEST ATTORNEY IN THE WORLD!!!!!” Best Attorney in the World!!!!! I did not have a very high opinion of attorneys until I met Greg Baumgartner. He is the most decent and honest attorney I have ever dealt with.

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Why Families Trust the Baumgartner Law Firm After Devastating Construction Accidents in Houston, TX

What Sets Us Apart

For a FREE Consultation Contact Us Today

A Passion For Justice. The Experience For Win.

Proven Results for Construction Accident Victims

FREE CONSULTATIONS

Most Common Construction Accidents in Houston

Falls

Equipment Problems

Electrocution

Crushing Accidents

Trench Collapses

Fires, Explosions & Chemical Exposure

Structural Collapses & Unsafe Sites

How Baumgartner Law Firm Investigates Construction Site Injury Claims?

Can I Get Compensation if I was Partly at Fault for the Accident?

We Handle All Types of Construction Accidents in Houston

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About Construction Site Fall Cases

Recent Construction Injury Cases We Have Won

The Fatal Heavy Equipment Accident

Scaffold Fall Wrongful Death Case

Fall From Roof Case

Trench Cave-In Lawsuit with a Fatality

Defective Safety Equipment Case

Lock Out Tag Out Crush Fatal Accident

Liability in Texas Construction Accidents

Can I Sue My Employer if I Was Injured on a Construction Site?

How Much Is My Houston Construction Accident Case Worth?

Types of Compensation Available in Third-Party Construction Injury Cases

Medical Expenses

Lost Wages

Pain and Suffering

Wrongful Death Damages

Punitive Damages (In Cases of Gross Negligence)

Call an Award-Winning Construction Accident Attorney in Houston for Help

Common Construction Accident Injuries

Houston Construction Accident FAQs

How We Maximize Claims

About OSHA Investigations After Fatal Construction Accidents in Houston

Here’s What Our Construction Accident Clients are Saying

Contact a Top-Rated Houston Construction Accident Lawyer For a Free Case Evaluation

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