Our Work Injury Lawyers Help You Move Forward After You’ve Been Hurt at an Industrial or Construction Worksite
Industrial and construction worksites can be extremely dangerous. Countless workers have suffered extensive and life-altering injuries that negatively impact their ability to earn money and live fulfilling lives.
Fortunately, injury victims have a right to pursue compensation for the harm they’ve suffered. If you’ve recently been hurt in a work-related industrial or construction accident, contact Dortch Lindstrom Livingston Law Group today to learn more about how our firm can help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Work Injury Cases We Handle
At Dortch Lindstrom Livingston Law Group, we handle a wide range of work injury cases. Some of the most common include:
- Falls from heights (scaffolding, roofs, ladders)
- Slips, trips, and falls on the same level
- Struck-by accidents (falling objects, moving equipment)
- Caught in/between accidents (machinery, collapsed structures)
- Electrocutions
- Fires and explosions
- Chemical exposures
- Vehicle-related accidents
These types of accidents can result in life-altering injuries such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Back and neck injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Burns (thermal, chemical, electrical)
- Amputations
- Crushing injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Respiratory issues
- Hearing loss
- Vision impairment or loss
Available Forms of Compensation for Industrial or Construction Accidents
Workers at construction and industrial sites can pursue compensation for injuries they suffer through a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. Your options depend on what type of employer you work for and the specific circumstances surrounding your injury.
Workers’ Compensation
Injured workers can pursue workers’ compensation claims if their employer carries this type of insurance, which can cover a portion of an injured worker’s economic setbacks, including:
- Expenses related to medical treatment for the injury
- A percentage of the employee’s lost wages
- Death and burial benefits in the event of a fatality
However, this insurance does not cover nonmonetary losses, such as pain and suffering.
When choosing to file a workers’ compensation claim, the victim is relieved of the burden of proving fault. He or she simply must demonstrate that he or she was injured while working in the normal course of his or her job. Because of this system, workers’ compensation claims are often less complex than personal injury claims and lawsuits.
However, some states such as Texas, do not require many private employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, so this option may not be available to all workers injured in industrial or construction accidents.
Personal Injury Claim or Lawsuit
When an employer does not carry adequate insurance, an injured employee can pursue a personal injury compensation claim or lawsuit.
However, this compensation is not automatic, so injured workers in these circumstances must demonstrate that the employer was somehow negligent or reckless.
The added burden of proving liability comes with a benefit: Workers can seek full monetary and nonmonetary damages for their losses instead of the partial recovery provided by workers’ compensation insurance.
How Our Texas Industrial and Construction Accident Law Firm Can Help
At Dortch Lindstrom Livingston Law Group, we help victims of industrial and construction accidents protect their legal rights and obtain compensation for injury-related expenses. Our experienced attorneys can:
- Evaluate your case and explain your legal options
- Handle all paperwork and communications with insurance companies
- Investigate the accident to determine liability
- Consult with medical experts to understand the full extent of your injuries
- Negotiate for a fair settlement
- Represent you in court if necessary
Not sure if you have a worker’s compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit? We’re here to help you understand your legal rights and determine the best path forward.