Construction Accidents

There are a variety of different ways that construction workers can be injured on the job. There are also several different legal options and protections available to help them with their damages and harm that they should be familiar with following a construction accident. Common construction accident injury types The...

Construction work in Texas goes on year-round. Whether we encounter orange barrels during our daily commute, are building our dream home or see a high-rise being built from the ground-up construction work is a common sight throughout Texas. However, construction work can be dangerous work. If you are injured or...

Falls are the leading cause of death on American construction sites, according to the Occupational Health & Safety Administration. In 2018, 320 construction workers fell to the deaths on construction sites across the nation. Some of those victims lived right here in Texas. There are some proven ways to prevent...

If there is one thing you can be sure of in Austin is that on any given drive you are likely to run into construction. It may be road repairs that close lanes, the demolition of a building or the erection of a new building. We depend on people in...

The construction industry is potentially dangerous for workers. One of every five workers fatalities in this country involved construction accidents. Other startling statistics for 2019 compiled earlier this year demonstrate the need for effective safety programs at construction sites. Fatal four There are four major causes of construction deaths, known...

The recent deaths of three construction workers while building Marathon Oil’s new headquarters in Houston exemplify the dangers faced every day by people employed in the construction industry. The three workers died on Oct. 5 when a concrete staircase collapsed during construction of the 15-story building. According to the Texas...

Construction accidents can prevent construction workers from being able to work to earn a living which is why victims need to be familiar with protections that can help them. Construction accidents can result in serious harm to construction workers. For that reason, construction accident victims should be familiar with the...

Just how common on construction injuries? Unfortunately, the answer is that construction injuries can be common as the construction industry can be a dangerous one for workers. Injured workers should be familiar with the different types of protections available to them when they have been injured on a construction site....

Whether a construction project is in the planning phases or has begun construction, safety is paramount. It helps ensure that the workers are protected as they face many risks throughout the construction of a structure. However, sometimes some safety essentials are overlooked. When safety equipment is not provided or fails,...

Construction is among the most dangerous occupations in this country. Workers have a 75 percent chance of suffering a serious injury over a 45-year career span and their likelihood of being fatally injured in construction accidents is 1-in-200. The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently released the most 10...