Construction Site Accidents
Injured on a Construction Site?
Have you been injured on the job at a construction site? Has your employer told you that you are not eligible for workers' compensation? Are you wondering how you are going to get your medical bills paid and your lost wages replaced?
At Stevens Love in Longview, Texas, our attorneys help injured construction workers bring personal injury claims against the parties responsible for their accidents.
Contact us today to set up a case evaluation. For personal injury cases, we charge no attorneys fees unless and until we recover compensation for you.
Identifying Who Is Responsible and Seeking Damages on Your Behalf
In Texas, employers are not required to participate in the workers' compensation system. Because accidents on construction sites are common and may be the fault of any number of different people or companies, many construction contractors choose to opt out.
Different types of construction accidents can have a wide variety of causes. The following are some of the most common causes of accidents:
- Defective scaffolding and ladders
- Falling objects
- Hidden premises defects
- Defective machinery
- Explosions
Depending on the facts of your accident, the property owner, the general contractor, a subcontractor or some other party may be legally at fault. If workers' comp is not available, you can bring a lawsuit for money damages against the responsible party.
Experienced Advocates for Injured Workers
Our experienced personal injury lawyers are knowledgeable about Texas's unique work injury laws and have represented many clients who have suffered injuries in construction accidents, ranging from fall injuries to injuries caused by defective equipment.
When workers' comp is not available, a personal injury claim may be your only opportunity to get compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss how we can help.
