Construction Accidents

Jobs in the construction field require skilled workers who are able to complete complex tasks in highly dangerous environments. From the threats of necessary construction chemicals and compounds to the dangers of the large machinery that is used, there are many ways that workers can be harmed or killed while...

As a Texas construction worker, you likely have experience working with or alongside heavy-duty machinery.  When you need to maintain the equipment, there is a risk that stored energy could cause the machinery to move while you are still in a dangerous position. These hazardous energy accidents often lead to...

You can get workers' compensation if you have been injured while working at a construction site in Austin, Texas. A worker's compensation laws will guide you on the specific benefits you are entitled to after an injury. Depending on the extent of the injury, you may receive compensation that will...

When you work in construction in Texas, you face many unique dangers and risks that are an inherent part of your job. Each day, depending on the type of job you are currently participating in, you may be at risk of falling, being crushed or getting hurt by a piece...

When you make your living working in the construction industry in Texas, chances are, you are fairly well-versed in the various dangers associated with your line of work. At Freeman Law, we recognize that many construction-related injuries and fatalities result from the same set of circumstances, and we have helped...

Texas is a tax haven that shares a border with Mexico. This makes it home to many Latinos as well as older people approaching retirement. Recent reports say that both of these demographic sectors face increasing risks at work. In 2017, PBS reported that older people were not only getting...

Remaining safe and injury-free on the construction site in Texas is a priority for all workers. Understanding the top reasons workers suffer injuries is the best way to keep yourself, and those around you, safe. The attorneys at Freeman Law want to make sure you do not get hurt while...

If you work construction jobs in Texas, there is a good chance you work around electrical hazards. While you may have training in reducing electric risks, it never hurts to brush up on safety tips. D & F Liquidators features several tips to keep you and your coworkers grounded. Put...

While most other states require employers to carry workers' compensation insurance, Texas does not. While such insurance typically provides limited benefits to victims of construction accidents and other work-related incidents, injured workers in Texas can pursue financial relief through the civil justice system of the state. A victim of a...

Construction company owners in Texas are responsible for the health and safety of their workers. A part of that responsibility involves safety training, regardless of the experience levels of the workers. Construction accidents that result from mistakes made by inexperienced workers who never received the necessary safety training are all...