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 Personal Injury 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.
How Jay Murray Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Construction Accident in Dallas
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 Personal Injury 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:
- Determine the cause of your accident
- Evaluate your rights under various state laws
- Document your damages
- Calculate the value of your injury claim
- Defend you if your workers’ comp claim is denied or undervalued
- Negotiate with the insurance companies for full compensation
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.
How Common Are Construction Accidents in Texas?
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.
How Much Is My Dallas Construction Accident Case Worth?
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:
- The cost of your medical treatment
- Your average weekly wages before the injury
- The duration of your recovery
- The nature of your injuries and whether you can work in any capacity while you recover
- Whether you can return to work once you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI)
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:
- Your employer is a non-subscribing employer that does not carry workers’ compensation insurance
- Someone who is not your employer or a co-worker caused your accident
In personal injury cases, factors such as your pain, suffering, and diminished quality of life are also relevant in assessing your case value.
What Types of Damages Are Available to Construction Accident Victims in Dallas?
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:
- All reasonable and necessary medical expenses
- Temporary income benefits (TIBs) if your injury causes you to lose some wages for at least seven days after the injury
- Impairment benefits, if your earning capacity is reduced after you have reached MMI
- Supplemental income benefits, which are available after impairment benefits are exhausted
- Lifetime income benefits if your disability prevents you from ever returning to work in any capacity
- Death benefits to survivors of fatal construction accident victims
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:
- Medical expenses not covered by workers’ comp
- Future medical costs
- 100% of your lost wages
- Reduced earning potential
- Rehabilitation
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Diminished quality of life
- Disfigurement
- Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health disorders
- Loss of consortium
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.
Can Shared Fault Limit My Right to Compensation After a Construction Accident in Texas?
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.
Our Construction Accident Attorneys Will Fight To Recover Compensation for All of Your Injuries
Injured construction workers can suffer injuries that range from strains and fractures to hearing loss, lung damage, and other catastrophic injuries.
At Jay Murray Personal Injury Lawyers, we’ll fight for the compensation you deserve for all of your injuries, including:
- Broken bones
- Vision loss
- Back injuries and other injuries caused by overexertion
- Soft tissue damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Concussions
- Facial injuries
- Organ damage
- Burns
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one
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.
What Causes Most Construction Accidents in Dallas, Texas?
Construction accidents happen for many different reasons.
Some of the most common causes of construction accidents include:
- Falls, which can be caused by missing fall protection equipment, improperly installed scaffolding, or other dangerous property conditions
- Failure to follow state and OSHA safety regulations
- Improperly trained employees
- Failure to supervise employees
- Hiring unqualified employees (negligent hiring practices)
- Negligent security and workplace violence
- Defective work tools and equipment
- Accidents involving cranes, forklifts, and other heavy machinery
- Falling objects
- Exposure to live electricity, dangerous substances, and other hazards
- Failure to properly maintain work tools and equipment
Our lawyers are here to help regardless of the circumstances of your accident and injury. We often represent clients in accident cases involving:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Scaffolding accidents
- Being caught between two objects
- Electrocutions
- Building collapse
- Excavation accidents
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Trucking accidents
Don’t hesitate to contact our team in Dallas to learn more about your legal options after a construction site accident.
How Do I Prove I Deserve Compensation After a Construction Accident in Texas?
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:
- A legal duty of care existed
- A breach of duty occurred
- The breach caused the accident
- You sustained damages
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 Personal Injury Lawyers for a free case evaluation today.
How Long Do I Have To File a Construction Accident Lawsuit in Texas?
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.
Contact a Dallas Construction Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
The last thing you need is a lengthy insurance battle after a work accident. An experienced Dallas construction accident lawyer at Jay Murray Personal Injury Lawyers can handle the legal issues on your behalf. To get started, call for your free consultation today.
Visit Our Personal Injury Law Office in Dallas, TX
Jay Murray Personal Injury Lawyers
2512 State St
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 855-1420
