How Construction Zones on Texas Highways Contribute to Serious Car Accidents | Your Right to Compensation

When you are trying to get somewhere quickly in Texas, encountering a cone zone can be incredibly frustrating. Unfortunately, a construction zone can also be dangerous. Serious construction zone accidents are common, and those who suffer most are often the victims of another driver’s or construction company’s actions.

Texas saw nearly 28,000 crashes in construction zones in 2024, which took 217 lives and seriously injured 823 people. The Texas car accident lawyers at Carabin Shaw helped many of those victims pursue compensation for their injuries. We offer expert guidance 24/7, with free case reviews in English or Spanish. Call us now toll-free at 1-800-862-1260 or contact us online.

The most dangerous highways in Texas, such as I-35 and I-10, are also the roads that tend to see the most roadwork. This potentially deadly combination can lead to crashes that result in serious, life-changing injuries.

The physical nature of construction zones increases the likelihood of accidents, such as:

• Narrowing traffic lanes
• Sudden lane shifts
• Reduced shoulders
• Uneven pavement or drop-offs

Construction zones can be confusing to navigate, particularly for drivers who don’t slow down and pay attention. Driver behaviors that often contribute to accidents include:

• Excessive speed
• Distractions or inattention
• Following too closely
• Driving aggressively or recklessly

Construction companies also have a responsibility to create a safe work zone. Negligence by construction companies and workers might include:

• Inadequate or conflicting signage
• Unmarked obstacles that create hazards
• Construction vehicles parked near traffic lanes
• Incorrect signals by flaggers

A construction zone accident lawyer will investigate the crash to identify the cause, whether it was due to another driver’s recklessness or negligence by the construction company. Next, your attorney will gather evidence to demonstrate the at-fault party’s negligence led directly to your accident and injuries, so you can hold them liable for your losses.

Victims of cone zone accidents often suffer serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment and time off work. In worst-case scenarios, a victim may end up with a permanent disability that changes their life in an instant. Injuries that are frequently seen after a construction zone crash include:

• Neck injuries, including whiplash
• Bone fractures
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Internal injuries
• Severe, disfiguring burns and lacerations

Some of these injuries may be evident right away, while others can develop in the days and weeks following your accident. Always seek prompt medical attention after a crash to determine how serious your injuries are and provide documentation of those injuries for your lawyer to build a strong personal injury case.

Serious injuries are painful, but they can also be financially stressful. Victims often face mounting medical bills without the ability to work and earn a wage to pay them. Some wonder how they are going to support themselves and their families with the disability they are left with after their crash.

A Texas personal injury lawyer understands those financial strains and helps victims pursue compensation to pay their medical bills and cover their lost wages. Under Texas law, victims can also seek non-economic damages to cover intangibles, including:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Your attorney will calculate your damages based on your current and projected future losses. Their goal is to help you restore your life to the way it was before the accident as closely as possible. While compensation won’t reverse the effects of your crash, it can make it easier for you to move forward and care for your loved ones.

A cone zone accident is often traumatic, painful, and debilitating. Get expert help to handle your case now, so that you can focus on your recovery. The lawyers at Carabin Shaw work on a contingency-fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case. You can check our law firm’s client reviews to see our track record of success. We are available now at 1-800-862-1260, or you can contact us online.

For more information:

• Texas Department of Transportation
• Cornell Law School
• Texas Statutes 41