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You see a crew walking around a construction site with rolls of architect renderings under their arms. They do not appear to be in harm’s way, so what is with all of the hard hats? Well, the explanation is a simple one.
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous locations for both workers and visitors.
Sugar Land, TX is a booming city that has quickly emerged as one of the primary destinations for both locals and tourists. Because of the economic boom, construction of commercial and residential properties has reached a fever pitch. The result of all the construction is a large increase in the number of construction accidents.
If you work in the construction industry and have receive significant injuries because of a construction accident, you should contact a Texas licensed personal injury lawyer to determine the best course of legal action. Attorney Adam Capetillo is a highly skilled litigator that fights hard for just compensation. Our law firm will thoroughly investigate your construction accident case to determine whether a third party might be negligent for the accident as defined by Texas law.
Types of Construction Accident Injuries
Here is a startling statistics: more than 20% of employee fatalities on the job in the United States occur in the construction industry. One industry accounts for more than one out of five worker-related, on the job deaths.
Here are the most common types of construction accidents:
- Slip and falls
- Repetitive stress injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Falls from heights
- Crane accidents
- Hoist accidents
- Explosions
- Fires
- Forklift accidents
- Elevator shaft collapses
- Electrocutions
- Machine breakdowns
- Trench accidents
- Exposure to harmful toxins and/or chemicals
- Struck by a machine or a piece of equipment
Every one of the accidents listed can cause serious injuries and even fatalities. If you have suffered from an injury or injuries that were the result of a construction accident, the best strategy to recover the money lost because of the accident is to speak with personal injury lawyer, Adam Capetillo.
Just Compensation for Construction Site Accidents
The main objective of the personal injury attorney team at Capetillo Law Firm is to recover the money you lost because of a construction accident. Referred to as “just compensation” by the legal system, monetary damages cover several types of expenses.
- Property damage
- Wages lost because of medical issues
- Lower earning power because of medical conditions
- Medical bills
- Cost of rehabilitation programs
- Estimated cost of future medical bills
- Ongoing health care costs
- Pain and suffering
Of all the expenses in the list, pain and suffering represents the only subjective expense. Because it is hard to quantify pain and suffering, you need to work with an experienced personal injury lawyer like Adam Capetillo who has earned the reputation for presenting persuasive arguments during civil trials that convince jurors about the presence and the degree of pain and suffering.
Workers’ Compensation Law in Texas
Enacted by the Texas legislature in 1993, the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act protects businesses by allowing them to purchase insurance that takes care of the expenses triggered by workplace accidents. However, some companies have exploited the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act in one of two ways. First, some companies use the workers’ compensation insurance program to prevent losing a substantial amount of money because of the lawsuits filed by injured workers. Second, some companies delay payouts to injured workers that desperately need the money.
Did you know companies operating in Texas do not have to sign up for the workers’ compensation program?
These companies are referred to as non-subscribers, which means they have to pay out of pocket for unfavorable rulings issued in construction accident cases. Texas law has not set a limit on the amount of just compensation that can be awarded in construction accident cases. Nonetheless, there are aggressive defense lawyers out there that have cut their legal teeth by defending non-subscriber companies.
You need to match the overly aggressive tactics of defense attorneys by working with Texas licensed personal injury lawyer, Adam Capetillo.
Steps for filing a Texas Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you suffer from a construction accident and your company is considered a subscriber to the Texas workers’ compensation system, then you should follow several time tested tips to ensure you get paid for lost wages and medical bills.
- Report the injury to your employer
- Get immediate medical attention
- Make sure your employer reports the injury to its insurer
- Insurance company approves or denies the claim
Texas law requires workers to report a construction accident injury within 30 days from the day of the accident. The healthcare provider you select is a huge factor in determining the amount of benefits you receive. Your employer has eight days under Texas law to report your injuries to its insurance company. Common reasons for insurance claims to be denied include not enough information and your employer’s insurance company does not believe the injuries you suffered are directly related to the construction accident.
Contact Capetillo Law firm
If you have suffered because of a construction accident, you should speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer like Adam Capetillo who has litigated dozens of similar cases. Your trusted legal team from Capetillo Law Firm will determine whether you have enough of a case to file a lawsuit or whether you should pay for your lost wages and medical expenses through the Texas workers’ compensation system.
