Falls, Strikes, and Collapses - When a Central Texas Construction Site Violates OSHA Rules

Nearly 700,000 Texans work in the construction sector, building and maintaining the infrastructure that makes our state run. However, when construction companies commit safety violations, like breaking the rules put in place by OSHA, it can result in devastating accidents for the blue-collar workers of San Antonio, Texas. The consequences of construction site accidents tend to be severe, requiring time-consuming and expensive medical treatment.

Luckily, the San Antonio construction attorneys at Carabin Shaw are here to help. We always fight for the victims, and we have been winning cases for injured workers like you for thirty-three years. To learn more about how we can help reduce your stress and maximize your compensation, call us toll-free at 800-862-1260 for a free case review!

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is a federal agency created to help ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees. When construction sites fail to comply with the safety standards established by OSHA, workers face an increased risk of accidents and job-related injuries. In 2024, the most commonly violated OSHA standards were:

• Fall protection
• Hazard communication
• Ladders
• Respiratory protection
• Control of hazardous energy
• Powered industrial trucks
• Fall protection training
• Scaffolding
• Eye and face protection
• Machine guarding

If you were injured on a job site that violated any of these standards, you should immediately seek the assistance of a San Antonio construction accident lawyer. You probably have a strong case against your employer, which will result in much more lucrative compensation than an insurance or workers’ comp claim.

The most common causes of death in construction accidents, referred to by OSHA as “The Fatal Four,” are falls, strikes, electrocution, and being stuck in/between. When the results of these accidents are less than fatal, they can result in common construction injuries such as:

• Broken bones
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Burns
• Amputations
• Internal organ damage
• Severe lacerations

These types of injuries tend to require long and expensive recoveries, and can sometimes have permanent, life-altering consequences. It is essential that you maximize your accident compensation by working with a construction worker injury attorney so that you are able to finance your rehabilitation.

Injured workers in San Antonio TX may not have access to Workers’ Compensation Insurance, as Texas is the only state that does not require employers to carry it. Nevertheless, due to the limitations of workers' compensation, victims should seek to hold negligent parties liable in a civil lawsuit.

Negligence in construction accidents occurs when any party fails to uphold the duty of care they owe to those around them. When negligence results in an accident, negligent parties can be held financially liable for the consequences of that accident. If your employer violated OSHA rules and that violation led to your accident, your employer is almost certainly liable for your injuries. Some common forms of damages you may be entitled to for your workplace accident include:

• Reimbursement of medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of benefits
• Permanent disfigurement

Working with a Texas construction injury lawyer, like those at Carabin Shaw, is the best way to ensure positive results and limit headaches while pursuing your construction accident compensation. Your attorney will make sure every legal avenue is explored to maximize your compensation. You can rely on your lawyer to advocate for your interests, whether it is in court against corporate defense attorneys or in negotiations with insurance adjusters. A good lawyer can even handle correspondence on your behalf, collect evidence for you, conduct a private investigation, and provide emotional support.

Our team at Carabin Shaw knows precisely what it takes to win justice for your construction site accident. We have been maximizing compensation and minimizing stress for injured Texans for over three decades. We also understand the importance of compensation in stabilizing your personal finances, which is why we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis. That means that we will not collect any payment from you until after we have won your case.

Check out our client reviews, then get started by calling us toll-free at 800-862-1260. Our English and Spanish-speaking staff is available 24/7 to set you up with a free consultation. There is no risk or upfront cost, so do not delay. Call Carabin Shaw today!

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