While falls account for nearly half of all construction site accidents, other accidents such as transportation accidents, toxic chemical exposure, and equipment injuries are also common causes. Common construction accidents include:

• Falling from elevated places and other scaffolding-related accidents
• Forklift and crane accidents
• Being struck by equipment or falling objects
• Excavation-related accidents
• Electrical accidents
• Exposure to toxic substances
• Fires and explosions

Construction workers who are injured on the job may file for workers’ compensation benefits. In addition, where the accident or injury was the fault of a third party unconnected with the employer, the injured worker may initiate a personal injury lawsuit. Examples of third party liability include manufacturers who provide faulty tools or equipment, or site owners who fail to maintain the property in a safe manner or warn of known dangers. A subcontractor or vendor who drives onto the site to deliver materials or supplies and drives in a negligent manner could be liable for any injuries caused. Also, architects, engineers and other design professionals may be liable if they were negligent in siting and surveying or drawing the construction plans which caused an injury.

Accidents and injuries sometimes involve the employee’s own negligence, such as by failing to follow proper safety procedures or wear protective equipment. Texas is a modified comparative fault state, which allows even a negligent plaintiff to recover for injuries, provided that his or her negligence does not outweigh that of the other negligent party or parties. Even if you were partially at fault in causing the accident or contributing to your injuries, we may be able to help you recover a percentage of your medical costs.

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Young & Newsom, P.C. has its principal office in Amarillo, Texas.