Were you or a loved one injured on a construction site in Dallas, TX? If so, a Dallas construction accident lawyer at Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers can help you, you could be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Contact us today at (214) 556-8321.
Our team is dedicated to fighting hard for Texas accident victims.
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How Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Dallas Construction Accident
Construction sites can be dangerous places. Construction-site accidents can be life-changing events that leave victims with medical bills, lost income, and other losses. If you were hurt on a construction site, you need to be fairly compensated for your injuries.
Getting the compensation you deserve can be tricky. Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers can help you navigate the process and ensure you get the compensation you deserve. We’ve recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients and have a track record of success. We’re ranked by Best Lawyer and are rated 10.0 by Avvo.
When you work with our Dallas personal injury lawyers, we’ll:
- Investigate your accident to determine all causes
- Analyze your rights and whether or not you’re entitled to file a personal injury claim
- Work with experts as needed to strengthen your claim
- Defend you against claims that you were responsible for the accident
- Negotiate with insurance companies to ensure a fair settlement
- If necessary, file a lawsuit and represent you in court
- Handle all administrative tasks
- Comply with all deadlines
- Keep you updated on the status of your case
Our Dallas personal injury attorneys know how to get results for our clients and are committed to providing every client with extraordinary service. We’ll create a personalized strategy to ensure you get the compensation you deserve in Dallas, TX.
Call us today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Dallas construction accident attorney.
How Common Are Construction Accidents in Dallas?
Unfortunately, construction accidents are more common than most people think. Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2023, there were over 173,000 construction accidents in the United States.
In 2023, the incidence rate of construction accidents was 2.3, which means for every 100 construction workers, 2.3 were injured on the job.
The Texas Department of Insurance reports that in 2022, there were 141 fatal construction accidents in Texas. This is an average of one construction death every two and a half days.
How Much Is My Dallas Construction Accident Case Worth?
After a construction accident, injured parties are left with significant financial hardships. Because of mounting expenses and financial strain, it’s common for accident victims to ask how much their construction accident case is worth.
Unfortunately, it’s hard to estimate the value of a claim without knowing the facts of your case.
Several factors impact the value of your case, including:
- The type and severity of your injuries
- Your medical bills
- Future medical expenses
- The impact your injuries have on your quality of life
- Whether or not you were at fault for the accident
- The amount of your lost income
- The value of relevant insurance policies
After a construction accident, some employees may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, in Texas, private employers are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This means that you often must pursue a personal injury claim in order to recover compensation after a construction accident in Texas.
Every case is different, and it’s impossible to estimate the value of a construction accident case without knowing the facts of each case. Schedule a free case evaluation to discuss how much your Dallas construction accident claim is worth.
What Damages Are Available After a Dallas Construction Accident?
There are two primary ways injured parties get compensation after a Dallas construction accident: workers’ compensation benefits or claims against the at-fault party. In most cases, employees pursue a personal injury claim.
However, if an employer has workers’ compensation insurance, injured employees can recover:
- Medical expenses
- Temporary income benefits
- Impairment income benefits
- Supplemental income benefits
- Lifetime income benefits
- In fatal accidents, family members can also recover death benefits and burial benefits
The type and amount of benefits you can recover depends on the type of your injuries and whether or not you suffer either a temporary or permanent disability.
Texas employers are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. If they do, then employees cannot file a personal injury claim against them after an accident. If they don’t carry workers’ compensation insurance, employees can file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages.
In addition, if a third party was responsible for your accident, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against them regardless of whether or not you’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
If you file a personal injury claim, you can recover compensatory damages to make you whole after an accident. In these cases, you’re entitled to economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages reimburse you for tangible losses incurred from an accident and may include:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost income
- Lost earning potential
- Rehabilitation costs
- Physical therapy and occupational therapy costs
Non-economic damages compensate injured parties for intangible losses after an accident and may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- Decreased quality of life
- Loss of the enjoyment of life
- Scarring
- Disfigurement
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Loss of consortium
Contact our team of Dallas personal injury lawyers to discuss the damages you’re entitled to.
Can I Recover Damages if I’m Being Blamed for a Texas Construction Accident?
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. This means that if you’re injured on the job, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of who was responsible.
However, if you’re filing a personal injury claim against your employer or a third-party, fault can have a big impact on the amount you recover. Texas follows a legal approach of modified comparative negligence.
Under this legal framework, accident victims can recover damages from other at-fault parties as long as they’re not more than 50% responsible for an accident. If they’re more than 50% at fault, they lose the right to recover. If they’re not more than 50% at fault, they can still recover, but damages are reduced by the proportion of their fault.
For example, if you’re 40% at fault for your accident, you’re only entitled to recover 60% of your damages from other at-fault parties. However, if you’re 60% at fault, you’re not entitled to recover anything.
It’s common for at-fault parties or their insurance companies to blame victims. This is a way to reduce liability and minimize the value of claims.
Our team is used to this strategy and will fight hard to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. If you’re being blamed for your Texas construction accident, contact a Texas personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected.
We’ll Help You Recover Compensation for All of Your Dallas Construction Accident Injuries
Construction accidents can result in a wide variety of injuries, ranging from minor to catastrophic. It’s common for employers and insurance companies to try to minimize the extent of your injuries. Our team will fight hard to recover damages for all of your construction accident injuries.
Some of the most common injuries from construction accidents are:
- Back injuries
- Concussions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Broken bones
- Cuts or lacerations
- Eye injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Burns
- Amputations nerve damage
- Spinal cord injuries
Our team will review medical records and consult with expert witnesses to ensure that you get compensation for all of your injuries.
What Causes Most Dallas Construction Accidents?
Many different factors can cause construction accidents. The unfortunate reality is that most construction accidents can be avoided.
The most common types of Texas construction accidents are:
- Slip and Falls
- Workers being struck by an object
- Workers being caught or stuck between two objects
- Electrocution accidents
The leading causes of Texas construction accidents are:
- Inadequate safety equipment
- Damaged equipment
- Inadequate employee training
- Inadequate employee supervision
- Negligent hiring
- Negligent driving
- Violations of OSHA safety requirements
When you hire Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers, our team will do a thorough investigation of your accident to determine all causes. We’ll identify all parties liable for your injuries and make sure they’re held accountable.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim After a Texas Construction Accident?
After a construction accident, you should report your injuries to your employer within 30 days. You must send a copy of your Employee’s Claim for Compensation for a Work-Related Injury or Occupational Disease to the Division of Workers’ Compensation within one year of your accident if your employer has workers’ comp coverage.
Under the Texas statute of limitations, accident victims have two years from the date of their accident to file a lawsuit against the responsible parties.
Our team can ensure you comply with all deadlines and handle all administrative tasks.
Schedule a Free Consultation With a Dallas Construction Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one were injured in a Dallas, TX, construction accident, our team can help you get the compensation you need and deserve.
Call us or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Dallas construction accident lawyer.
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Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers
1825 Market Center Blvd #350
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 556-8321
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