Expert Hereford TX Lawyers for Third - Party Construction Claims

Nicknamed the “Beef Capital of the World,” Hereford isn’t just known for its beef and dairy industry. The small city’s proximity to Amarillo makes it an excellent place for Amarillo workers to live. Construction provides steady work for many Hereford residents but can also be dangerous. Construction accidents are common, with falls topping the list for injuries and deaths.

A fall on a construction site can lead to severe brain and spinal cord injuries. The Hereford lawyers at Carabin Shaw help victims of these accidents seek damages from third parties for their often hefty medical bills and lost wages. If you are injured in a fall or another construction accident, our experts are available 24/7 for free consultations in Spanish or English. Contact us toll-free now at 800-862-1260.

Construction injuries cost the industry around $11.5 billion annually. The average amount for an employer bearing the cost of an injured employee was $42,000 in 2023. Most private Texas employers carry workers’ compensation insurance, even though the state does not require it. Workers’ comp covers medical bills and some lost wages for employees while protecting companies from lawsuits after construction accidents in the Texas panhandle.

Workers’ comp provides value to construction companies and offers them prompt benefits to cover some of their bills while recovering from their injuries. However, the insurance is limited, particularly for employees who suffer severe or catastrophic injuries. The benefits do not cover all your lost wages or include non-economic losses like pain and suffering.

Our work injury attorneys know workers’ compensation isn’t usually sufficient to cover all an accident victim’s bills. We investigate construction accidents to determine whether a third party was involved. Third parties are individuals or companies outside your employer that are present on the construction site. Sometimes, a third party may contribute to an accident, making them liable for a victim’s injuries.

Examples of third-party liability in Hereford, Texas might include:

• Trips and falls caused by loose cords or equipment left out
• Failure to provide a warning about a newly dug trench
• Broken scaffolding or stairs without an alert to the hazard
• Exposed electrical wires that can cause electrocution
• Manufacturing defects that lead to malfunctioning equipment
• Struck by accidents due to dropped or loose equipment
• Exposure to toxic substances, including asbestos

Third parties that could contribute to these accidents might include:

• Subcontractors
• Equipment manufacturers
• Property owners
• Project architects
• Site visitors
• Vehicle operators

Accidents often occur because one of these third parties fails to follow proper safety protocol. If your attorneys can prove this, you can file a third-party lawsuit against the at-fault party to seek damages beyond workers’ comp benefits.

Negligence is a legal term describing the failure to act with a level of care a reasonable person would exercise in the same situation. To prove negligence, you and your lawyer must show:

• The responsible party owed you a duty of care, often by following safety regulations
• The party breached that care, typically by violating regulations
• The breach directly caused your accident and your injuries
• You suffered losses as a result, such as medical expenses and lost wages

The investigation that identifies responsible third parties can also prove negligence. Gathered evidence might include photos of the scene, eyewitness statements, company records, and other reports. Your legal team may show the third party’s actions violated regulations established by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), which governs construction operations to keep sites and workers safe.

A construction accident can leave you severely injured and unable to work and support your family. Get expert help from our compassionate team at Carabin Shaw. We offer our services on a contingency-fee-basis, so you don’t pay anything upfront. Check our client reviews to see how we’ve maximized damages for accident victims like you, and then call us at 800-862-1260 for the expert help you need.

For more information:

• BLS
• OSHA Online Center
• Cornell Law
• OSHA