If you are recovering from injuries from a construction accident that took place in Carrollton, Texas, you may be able to pursue financial awards through an injury lawsuit to help you pay your medical bills and recover lost wages and other damages.
A Carrollton construction accident lawyer at Underwood Law Office can help you review your options for obtaining financial recovery. We can also review your eligibility to file a claim or a lawsuit for compensation against the liable party in your accident.
A Carrollton Construction Accident Lawyer Can Help You Recover Damages
An Underwood Law Office attorney can review your accident’s details and your evidence to determine what damages you can pursue. We can also evaluate how much your case is worth. The damages listed below are common in personal injury cases and may apply to your situation:
Economic damages in a construction accident case could include:
- Medical bills and medication costs
- Lost or reduced income (past, present, and future)
- Loss of future work benefits
- Mental health treatment
Non-economic damages could include:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment in life
If you lost a loved one in a Carrollton construction accident, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit on behalf of your loved one to recover damages for:
- Funeral and burial costs
- The decedent’s final medical bills
- Lost income if the decedent provided financially to the household
- Loss of mentorship and companionship
We can also look at your case and determine if you could recover damages not listed here.
Our Legal Team Can Manage Your Case and File It on Time
Working with our legal team can offer you other benefits. When you become a client at Underwood Law Office, we will do the following to help you build your case:
- Identify the liable party or parties involved in your case
- Investigate your accident to collect more evidence to support your case
- File paperwork on your behalf
- Represent you at legal proceedings
- Communicate with all parties on your behalf during your case
- Negotiate with insurers or legal representatives of the liable party for a settlement in your favor
If we cannot settle your case out of court, we can prepare for trial and argue your case at trial.
We Keep Track of the Statutory Deadline
A Carrollton construction accident lawyer from our law firm can also keep your case on track to meet statutory deadlines in Texas. If you are considering legal action, act now because your time is limited.
In Texas, you generally have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit, per Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. You also have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit with the court. If you miss the deadline to file your case, you could lose your chance to recover compensation, and you will have to pay for your injuries and losses on your own.
Our team can monitor your case and help you file your lawsuit on time. As the statutory deadline approaches, we will inform you and can advise you on what actions to take.
Our Legal Team Can Assess Your Case to Determine Who Is Liable for Your Damages
Establishing liability in a construction accident is not always a simple matter. If necessary, our legal team will investigate your case to determine who is liable for your damages.
To start, we may first look into what caused your accident, which might be listed in the accident report that was filed when you were injured. Some causal factors of construction accidents include:
- Safety violations
- Worker error
- Faulty equipment
- A negligent third party
A Third Party May Share Liability
While employers hold legal responsibilities, other parties could also be legally responsible if an accident occurs, such as other workers, managers, or third-party vendors.
Some examples of third-party vendors include:
- Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Construction equipment manufacturers
- Property owners
- Architects
Understanding their roles and relationships to one another and how they factor into your injury case can affect the outcome. In some cases, plaintiffs might have to pursue compensation from more than one party.
Reach Out to Our Team to Manage Your Case
While figuring out who holds liability in an accident can be complex, your attorney can manage the legal process for you. Construction accident cases often involve knowledge of state and federal regulations and other areas that an attorney can navigate, benefiting a client who needs guidance with their case.
Having a legal representative can also help injured workers focus on improving their health after an accident.
If you want to seek legal counsel from an attorney, Underwood Law Office can help you consider your next steps for legal action. Call us today at (972) 316-4236 for a free consultation. In this call, you can learn more about how a Carrollton construction accident lawyer from our firm can help you.
Employers Are Responsible for Keeping Worksites Safe
The Facility Inspection Data report from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) notes that construction work is dangerous. In 2020, work-related fatalities throughout Texas involved workers who succumbed to their injuries after falling off ladders or roofs, while others were crushed, electrocuted, or struck by falling or moving equipment.
OSHA makes it clear that employers must regularly inspect the workspace for hazards and correct them promptly. They are also responsible for:
- Establishing and updating employee operating procedures
- Providing safety training using language everyone can understand
- Ensuring workers know how to properly use job tools and equipment
- Warning all employees of any hazards with clear communication
If your employer’s negligence created unsafe working conditions for you and resulted in your injury, our team can help you build a case to fight for compensation.
Call Underwood Law Office Today for a Free Consultation
Teaming up with a lawyer from Underwood Law Office can help you explore your legal options for compensation after you have been injured in a construction accident.
Give our legal team a call today at (972) 316-4236 for a free consultation so that we can start to work on your case as soon as possible. We are dedicated to helping the injured get the justice they deserve, and we are ready to start working for you.
Call or text (972) 535-6377 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form