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Were you or a family member injured on a construction site in Dallas, TX? You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits or additional financial compensation. Get in touch with an experienced Dallas construction accident lawyer at Jay Murray Car Accident and Truck Accident Lawyers by calling (214) 855-1420. We’re here to assist you in securing the compensation you deserve.
Our lawyers have over 25 years of experience fighting to help accident victims recover fair compensation for their injuries. We’ve helped countless injured workers recover the money they need to get back on their feet.
To discuss your case with an experienced attorney, contact our law offices in Dallas, Texas, and schedule a free consultation today.
Getting legal advice after an accident can make a world of difference. Your lawyer’s skill can mean the difference between walking away with full compensation or nothing at all.
At Jay Murray Car Accident and Truck Accident Lawyers, our experienced Dallas injury attorneys have their careers to fight for injured clients like you. We have the experience, resources, and dedication to help you recover every dollar you deserve.
When you hire us, you’ll have a team working to:
You don’t have to take our word for it. Our Dallas personal injury attorneys offer free consultations so you can learn about legal representation firsthand. Just call to schedule yours today.
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The statistics show that construction jobs are some of the most dangerous in the State of Texas. In 2021, Texas employers reported 533 fatal work injuries to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In total, 127 of those fatalities were in the construction industry. In other words, nearly 25% of all workplace fatalities occurred on construction sites.
About 13,700 non-fatal construction site injuries and illnesses were reported to the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation in 2021.
There is no simple way to estimate the value of a construction accident claim. If your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, the value of your benefits will be limited by state law. Additional limitations will apply depending on the type of income replacement benefits you receive.
The value of your workers’ compensation claim depends on:
Workers’ comp in Texas covers about 70% of the difference between the amount you can earn during recovery and your wages prior to the accident. Your check will also be limited by a statewide cap, which is set at $1,112 if your injury occurred in 2023.
If you can file a personal injury lawsuit, additional factors will be relevant because you can seek compensation for non-financial losses.
You can file a construction accident lawsuit in Dallas and seek additional damages if one of the following is true:
In personal injury cases, factors such as your pain, suffering, and diminished quality of life are also relevant in assessing your case value.
The types of damages you can recover will depend on whether you can file a personal injury lawsuit or are limited to workers’ comp benefits.
Workers’ comp in Texas provides the following benefits:
These benefits offer injured workers critical financial assistance. However, they are limited because they only attempt to cover financial losses. If you are entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit, you can also seek compensation for your non-financial losses.
Under Texas personal injury laws, the following types of economic and non-economic damages may be available:
These damages are meant to make accident victims whole again. Our lawyers will evaluate your case to determine your options. For example, you may have a valid personal injury claim if you were hurt because of a negligent driver in a car accident or due to a defective work tool.
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, so you can receive benefits even if you share some blame for the accident.
Under Texas’s modified comparative negligence laws, shared fault will impact your right to compensation. If you’re less than 51% liable for the accident, you can recover a portion of your settlement or verdict. Once your share of fault reaches 51%, you lose your right to compensation entirely.
Injured construction workers can suffer injuries that range from strains and fractures to hearing loss, lung damage, and other catastrophic injuries.
At Jay Murray Car Accident and Truck Accident Lawyers, we’ll fight for the compensation you deserve for all of your injuries, including:
Protecting your legal rights is our number one priority. To learn more about our law firm, call for a free case review with a Dallas construction accident attorney today.
Construction accidents happen for many different reasons.
Some of the most common causes of construction accidents include:
Our lawyers are here to help regardless of the circumstances of your accident and injury. We often represent clients in accident cases involving:
Don’t hesitate to contact our team in Dallas to learn more about your legal options after a construction site accident.
If your employer subscribes to workers’ compensation insurance, you don’t have to prove anything to recover compensation. You can file a claim for benefits as long as your injuries were work-related.
To recover compensation in personal injury cases, you’ll probably have to prove you were injured because someone else was negligent. Negligence is a failure to exercise due caution under the circumstances.
The elements of negligence are:
Proving negligence can be a challenge. We highly recommend calling an experienced attorney who can help prove your case. To learn more about how we can help, call Jay Murray Car Accident and Truck Accident Lawyers for a free case evaluation today.
Report your injury to your supervisor within 30 days of the accident to protect your right to workers’ comp. Then, you have one year to file a workers’ compensation claim.
In personal injury cases, victims have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit under the statute of limitations in Texas. After two years, you cannot sue for damages.
The last thing you need is a lengthy insurance battle after a work accident. An experienced Dallas construction accident lawyer at Jay Murray Car Accident and Truck Accident Lawyers can handle the legal issues on your behalf. To get started, call for your free consultation today.
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