After a construction accident in Texas, get medical help immediately, report the injury to your employer, document the scene, preserve evidence, do not give recorded statements, and call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 before signing anything or accepting any settlement.
Construction accident cases in Texas can be serious, complicated, and deadline-sensitive.
You may have a workers’ compensation claim.
You may have a lawsuit against a third party.
You may have a claim against a non-subscriber employer.
You may have more rights than the insurance company wants you to know.
If you were injured on a construction site in Texas, call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 for immediate help.
What Should I Do Right After a Texas Construction Accident?
Do these steps immediately:
- Get emergency medical help.
- Report the injury to your supervisor or employer.
- Ask for a written incident report.
- Take photos and videos of the accident scene.
- Get witness names and phone numbers.
- Save your hard hat, boots, harness, gloves, tools, and clothing.
- Write down what happened while your memory is fresh.
- Do not admit fault.
- Do not sign anything without legal advice.
- Call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111.
Do not wait.
Construction sites change fast.
Equipment gets moved.
Hazards get repaired.
Witnesses leave.
Evidence disappears.
Should I Get Medical Care After a Construction Accident?
Yes. Get medical care immediately after a Texas construction accident, even if you think the injury may not be serious.
Construction injuries can get worse over time.
Common injuries include:
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Herniated discs
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Concussions
- Brain injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Knee injuries
- Burns
- Crush injuries
- Eye injuries
- Nerve damage
- Internal injuries
- Amputations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Wrongful death
Do not “tough it out.”
Do not let a supervisor convince you to keep working if you are hurt.
Medical records help prove the injury happened at work and show how serious it is.
Should I Report the Construction Accident to My Employer?
Yes. Report the injury as soon as possible and make sure it is documented in writing.
Tell your:
- Supervisor
- Foreman
- Safety manager
- Employer
- General contractor contact
- Job site manager
Ask for a written incident report.
If your employer has workers’ compensation insurance, you generally must report the injury within the required deadline to protect your benefits.
Do not rely only on a verbal conversation.
Send a text, email, or written notice if possible.
Keep a copy.
What Evidence Should I Save After a Construction Accident?
Evidence can make or break your case.
Save and document:
- Photos of the accident scene
- Videos of the hazard
- Names of witnesses
- Phone numbers of coworkers
- Names of contractors on site
- Job site address
- Date and time of injury
- Weather conditions
- Equipment involved
- Safety gear used
- Warning signs or lack of signs
- Broken tools
- Defective machinery
- Scaffold condition
- Ladder condition
- Harness or fall protection
- Forklift or crane information
- Incident reports
- Medical records
- Text messages
- Emails
- Work schedules
- Pay stubs
- Safety meeting notes
Also save your clothing and equipment.
Do not throw away:
- Boots
- Gloves
- Hard hat
- Safety vest
- Harness
- Tools
- Damaged clothing
These items may become evidence.
What Are the Most Common Construction Accidents in Texas?
Construction sites are dangerous because workers are surrounded by heavy equipment, heights, electricity, machinery, vehicles, and unstable work conditions.
Common Texas construction accident cases include:
- Falls from roofs
- Falls from scaffolds
- Falls from ladders
- Falls through floor openings
- Forklift accidents
- Crane accidents
- Falling object injuries
- Electrocution
- Trench collapses
- Caught-in or caught-between injuries
- Machinery accidents
- Power tool injuries
- Welding burns
- Explosions
- Commercial vehicle accidents
- Job site slip and falls
- Defective equipment injuries
- Unsafe subcontractor activity
The most serious construction accident cases often involve falls, struck-by injuries, electrocution, and caught-in/between accidents.
Can I Sue After a Construction Accident in Texas?
Yes, you may be able to sue after a construction accident in Texas, depending on who caused the injury and whether your employer has workers’ compensation insurance.
Your legal options may include:
- A workers’ compensation claim
- A third-party personal injury lawsuit
- A lawsuit against a non-subscriber employer
- A defective product claim
- A premises liability claim
- A wrongful death claim if a loved one was killed
Construction accident cases often involve multiple companies.
That means more than one party may be responsible.
Call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 to find out what claims may apply.
What If My Employer Has Workers’ Compensation?
If your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, you may be able to receive benefits for:
- Medical treatment
- Partial lost wages
- Disability benefits
- Impairment benefits
- Death benefits for eligible family members
But workers’ compensation may limit your ability to sue your employer directly.
That does not mean you have no lawsuit.
You may still have a third-party claim against someone other than your employer.
Examples include:
- General contractor
- Subcontractor
- Property owner
- Equipment manufacturer
- Crane company
- Forklift operator
- Truck driver
- Maintenance company
- Safety contractor
- Another negligent company on site
Do not assume workers’ comp is your only option.
What If My Employer Does Not Have Workers’ Compensation?
Texas is different from many states.
Many private Texas employers can choose whether to carry workers’ compensation insurance.
If your employer is a non-subscriber, you may be able to file a lawsuit directly against your employer.
A non-subscriber construction injury claim may involve:
- Unsafe work conditions
- Lack of training
- No fall protection
- Defective equipment
- Unsafe supervision
- Ignored hazards
- Lack of safety rules
- Pressure to work dangerously
- OSHA violations
- Failure to provide proper tools
- Failure to enforce safety procedures
These cases can be powerful.
Do not let your employer tell you that you have no rights.
Call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111.
Can I Sue a Third Party After a Construction Accident?
Yes. If someone other than your employer caused or contributed to your injury, you may be able to file a third-party lawsuit.
Third-party construction accident claims may be filed against:
- General contractors
- Subcontractors
- Property owners
- Equipment companies
- Crane operators
- Forklift operators
- Trucking companies
- Delivery drivers
- Product manufacturers
- Tool manufacturers
- Scaffolding companies
- Safety companies
- Maintenance companies
Third-party claims matter because they may allow recovery for damages beyond workers’ compensation.
This may include:
- Full lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Physical impairment
- Disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Future medical care
Rad Law Firm can investigate every party involved.
What If I Fell From a Ladder, Scaffold, or Roof?
Falls are among the most serious construction accidents.
You may have a claim if your fall was caused by:
- No fall protection
- Defective harness
- Unsafe scaffold
- Broken ladder
- Unsecured ladder
- Missing guardrails
- Open floor holes
- Poor training
- Unsafe roof access
- Failure to inspect equipment
- Unsafe work pressure
- Lack of warning signs
Fall injuries can involve the spine, head, neck, back, shoulders, knees, and bones.
Get medical help and call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 immediately.
What If I Was Hit by Falling Materials or Equipment?
You may have a claim if you were struck by:
- Falling tools
- Falling debris
- Dropped materials
- Crane loads
- Forklift loads
- Collapsed scaffolding
- Falling lumber
- Falling steel
- Falling concrete
- Construction vehicles
- Backing trucks
- Equipment parts
Struck-by accidents can cause severe head injuries, crush injuries, fractures, internal injuries, and death.
Evidence may include safety logs, crane records, lift plans, spotter reports, video footage, and witness statements.
What If I Was Injured by Defective Equipment?
You may have a product liability claim if defective equipment caused your injury.
Defective equipment may include:
- Ladders
- Scaffolds
- Harnesses
- Power tools
- Forklifts
- Cranes
- Saws
- Nail guns
- Trucks
- Heavy machinery
- Safety gear
Do not let anyone repair, discard, or destroy the equipment before it is inspected.
Call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 so evidence can be preserved.
What If My Loved One Was Killed in a Texas Construction Accident?
If your loved one was killed in a construction accident in Texas, your family may have a wrongful death claim.
Fatal construction accidents may involve:
- Falls
- Electrocution
- Crane accidents
- Trench collapses
- Explosions
- Equipment failures
- Truck accidents
- Struck-by incidents
- Safety violations
A wrongful death claim may help eligible family members seek compensation for:
- Funeral expenses
- Burial expenses
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of companionship
- Mental anguish
- Loss of care and guidance
- Other damages allowed by Texas law
Your family deserves answers.
Call Rad Law Firm immediately at 972-661-1111.
What Should I Avoid After a Texas Construction Accident?
Avoid these mistakes:
- Waiting to report the injury
- Waiting to get medical treatment
- Saying the accident was your fault
- Saying you are “fine”
- Signing forms you do not understand
- Giving a recorded statement
- Letting your employer control the story
- Posting about the accident online
- Throwing away clothing or equipment
- Failing to get witness names
- Assuming workers’ comp is your only option
- Waiting too long to call a lawyer
Insurance companies and employers look for mistakes.
Do not make their job easier.
What Compensation Can I Recover After a Construction Accident?
Depending on your case, you may be able to recover compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Emergency care
- Hospital bills
- Surgery
- Physical therapy
- Pain management
- Future medical treatment
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Physical impairment
- Disfigurement
- Permanent disability
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages
The available compensation depends on the type of claim.
Workers’ comp benefits are different from personal injury lawsuit damages.
Rad Law Firm can explain which path may apply to your case.
How Long Do I Have to File a Construction Accident Claim in Texas?
Deadlines can vary depending on the claim.
Important timing issues may include:
- Workers’ comp injury reporting deadlines
- Workers’ comp claim filing deadlines
- Personal injury lawsuit deadlines
- Wrongful death deadlines
- Government entity notice deadlines
- Evidence preservation deadlines
In many Texas personal injury cases, the lawsuit deadline is generally two years from the injury date.
But do not wait.
Construction accident evidence can disappear much faster.
Call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 right away.
Why Call Rad Law Firm After a Texas Construction Accident?
Rad Law Firm helps injured Texans after serious accidents, workplace injuries, construction site injuries, truck accidents, premises injuries, and wrongful death cases.
Rad Law Firm can help by:
- Investigating the construction site accident
- Identifying all responsible parties
- Determining whether workers’ comp applies
- Investigating third-party claims
- Preserving evidence
- Getting witness statements
- Reviewing safety violations
- Dealing with insurance companies
- Fighting blame tactics
- Calculating full damages
- Filing a lawsuit when needed
You focus on healing.
We focus on the fight.
Call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 now.
No upfront fees.
No fee unless we win.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a construction accident in Texas?
Get medical help, report the injury to your employer, document the scene, get witness information, save your equipment and clothing, avoid recorded statements, and call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111.
Can I sue after a construction accident in Texas?
Yes, you may be able to sue if your employer does not carry workers’ compensation or if a third party caused your injury. You may also have a workers’ compensation claim depending on your employer’s coverage.
What if my employer has workers’ compensation?
You may be able to receive workers’ comp benefits, but your ability to sue your employer may be limited. You may still have a third-party lawsuit against another responsible company or person.
What if my employer does not have workers’ comp?
If your employer is a Texas non-subscriber, you may be able to sue your employer directly for negligence.
Can I sue a subcontractor or general contractor?
Yes, you may be able to sue a subcontractor, general contractor, property owner, equipment company, or another third party if their negligence caused or contributed to your injury.
What are the most common construction accident injuries?
Common injuries include broken bones, back injuries, neck injuries, head injuries, brain injuries, burns, crush injuries, electrocution injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and wrongful death.
How long do I have to file a construction accident lawsuit in Texas?
Many Texas personal injury lawsuits generally have a two-year deadline, but workers’ comp and government claims can have shorter notice requirements. You should speak with a lawyer immediately.
Should I give a recorded statement after a construction accident?
No. Do not give a recorded statement to an insurance company, employer representative, or claims adjuster before speaking with a lawyer.
How much does it cost to hire Rad Law Firm?
Rad Law Firm handles personal injury cases with no upfront fees. You pay nothing unless we win.
Call Rad Law Firm After a Texas Construction Accident
If you were injured on a construction site in Texas, do not wait.
Do not let your employer, a contractor, or an insurance company control the story.
Do not assume workers’ compensation is your only option.
Do not sign away your rights.
Call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 now.
No upfront fees.
No fee unless we win.
No delays.
No excuses.
Just action.