Laredo Construction Accident Lawyers

The Laredo construction accident lawyers at Carabin Shaw represent workers and motorists injured in construction-related accidents throughout Webb County. Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Texas, and road construction zones pose hazards to workers and drivers alike. Our accident injury attorneys in Laredo understand the unique challenges these cases present and fight to secure the compensation injured victims deserve. The Laredo construction accident attorneys at our firm have decades of experience holding negligent contractors, property owners, and government entities accountable for preventable injuries.

Webb County's ongoing growth means construction activity everywhere you look. New commercial developments, residential projects, infrastructure improvements, and highway expansions keep construction crews busy throughout the Laredo area. This constant construction creates daily injury risks for workers on job sites and motorists passing through work zones. When accidents happen, our accident injury attorneys in Laredo from Carabin Shaw can evaluate your case and explain your legal options at no cost.

Our Laredo office at 107 Calle Del Norte serves construction injury victims throughout South Texas. You can reach our Laredo construction zone injury lawyers at 956-333-3333 any time, day or night. We offer free consultations and handle all construction injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win.

Accidents in construction areas take many forms, from falls at building sites to crashes in highway work zones. Our personal injury attorneys handle the full range of construction-related injuries affecting workers and the public.

Falls remain the leading cause of death and serious injury in the construction industry. Workers on scaffolding, ladders, roofs, and elevated platforms face constant fall risks. Guardrail failures, unstable scaffolding, ladder defects, and unprotected edges can cause workers to fall from height. Even falls from relatively modest heights can cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and broken bones that change lives forever.

OSHA requires fall protection for workers at heights of six feet or more in construction. Contractors who fail to provide guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems violate federal safety regulations and are responsible for any worker falls. Our attorneys thoroughly investigate fall accidents to identify all parties whose negligence contributed to the injury.

Construction areas have constant movement of materials, equipment, and vehicles. Workers are struck by falling objects, swinging loads, moving vehicles, and flying debris. A tool dropped from an upper floor, a load that shifts during crane operations, or a dump truck backing without a spotter can cause fatal injuries in seconds.

These accidents often result from inadequate safety procedures, missing protective equipment, or failure to secure work areas. Our construction injury lawyers identify the specific safety failures that led to struck-by accidents and pursue claims against responsible parties.

Workers get caught in machinery, pinned between equipment and fixed objects, or trapped in collapsed trenches and excavations. Unguarded machinery, improperly shored trenches, and equipment operation without adequate clearance cause crushing injuries that are often fatal.

Trench collapses deserve special attention because they kill workers every year despite well-known prevention methods. OSHA requires protective systems for trenches five feet or deeper, but contractors frequently skip these precautions to save time and money. When trenches collapse and bury workers, the contractors who ignored safety requirements must be held accountable.

Construction tradesmen face electrocution hazards from overhead power lines, buried utilities, and temporary electrical systems. Contact with energized power lines while operating cranes or other equipment causes immediate death in many cases. Improper grounding, damaged electrical cords, and wet conditions create additional electrocution risks on job sites.

Electrical accidents often involve utility companies, electrical subcontractors, and general contractors who failed to coordinate safely around energized systems. Our attorneys understand these complex cases and pursue all responsible parties.

Scaffolding provides essential access to elevated work areas but creates serious hazards when improperly erected or maintained. Scaffold collapses, falls from scaffold platforms, and struck-by accidents involving scaffold components injure workers on sites throughout Laredo.

OSHA scaffolding standards establish specific requirements for construction, inspection, and use. Scaffolding erected by unqualified workers, overloaded beyond capacity, or missing required guardrails and planking violates these standards. Evidence of scaffolding violations supports strong claims against negligent contractors.

Cranes lift heavy loads on construction sites, creating hazards for operators, riggers, and nearby workers. Crane collapses, dropped loads, struck-by accidents, and electrocution from power line contact cause catastrophic injuries. Crane accidents often affect multiple workers simultaneously.

These accidents typically involve operator error, mechanical failure, rigging mistakes, or inadequate planning. Our attorneys work with crane safety experts to determine exactly what went wrong and who bears responsibility.

Construction zones often feature heavy equipment and power tools that can cause severe injuries if they malfunction or are used improperly. Forklifts, bulldozers, backhoes, concrete mixers, and nail guns all present hazards. Equipment defects, inadequate training, and missing safety guards contribute to these accidents.

Claims may be available against equipment manufacturers for defective products, employers for inadequate training, and contractors for unsafe work practices. We investigate thoroughly to identify all potential sources of compensation.

Road construction zones create unique hazards that affect both workers and the traveling public. Laredo's position on Interstate 35 and the ongoing infrastructure projects throughout Webb County mean construction zones are a constant presence on local roadways. These work zones see a disproportionate number of serious accidents.

Texas leads the nation in work zone fatalities. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, hundreds of people are killed, and thousands are injured in Texas work zone crashes each year. The Laredo area contributes to these statistics as construction projects on I-35, Loop 20, Highway 59, and other major routes create miles of active work zones.

Work zone accidents happen for many reasons:

• Driver Negligence: Motorists who speed through work zones, ignore warning signs, follow too closely, or drive while distracted cause crashes that injure workers and other motorists. Reduced speed limits in construction zones are due to the narrow margin for error, yet many drivers still ignore them.
• Inadequate Traffic Control: Construction contractors and government agencies must provide proper signage, barriers, lane markings, and flagging operations to guide traffic safely through work zones. When traffic control is inadequate, confusing, or improperly maintained, accidents become more likely.
• Poor Work Zone Design: The layout of a construction zone affects safety for everyone passing through. Abrupt lane shifts, inadequate merge areas, blind curves, and poor sight lines create hazardous conditions. Work zone design should account for traffic volumes, speeds, and driver expectations.
• Nighttime Hazards: Many road construction projects operate at night to minimize traffic disruption. Reduced visibility makes work zones more dangerous after dark. Adequate lighting, reflective signage, and visible barriers are essential but not always provided.
• Equipment in Travel Lanes: Construction vehicles and equipment entering and exiting work zones create conflicts with through traffic. Workers on foot near live traffic lanes face constant danger from passing vehicles.

Road construction workers face dangers that building construction workers do not. They work feet away from vehicles traveling at highway speeds. A single inattentive driver can kill or maim workers who have no protection from errant vehicles.

Worker injuries in road construction zones result from:

• Vehicles entering work areas and striking workers
• Backing accidents involving construction equipment
• Workers struck by passing traffic while setting up or removing traffic control
• Falls from equipment or elevated work platforms
• Equipment malfunctions and mechanical failures
• Heat-related illnesses from working in Texas summer conditions

When negligent drivers injure road construction workers, the workers can pursue personal injury claims for damages beyond workers' compensation. When contractor negligence contributes to injuries, additional claims may be available.

Drivers and passengers suffer injuries in construction zone crashes caused by:

• Other Negligent Drivers: Rear-end collisions are common in work zones where traffic slows suddenly. Side-swipe crashes occur during lane merges. Head-on collisions happen when drivers cross into oncoming lanes due to confusing traffic patterns.
• Contractor Negligence: When construction companies fail to provide adequate traffic control, proper signage, safe lane configurations, or visible warnings, they bear responsibility for resulting crashes. Motorists injured due to poorly designed or maintained work zones can sue the contractors responsible.
• Government Liability: Government agencies that hire contractors and oversee road construction projects may be held liable for work-zone accidents. Claims against government entities have special requirements and shorter deadlines, making prompt legal consultation essential.
• Defective Traffic Control Devices: Barriers, signs, and other traffic control equipment must function properly to protect motorists. Defective devices that fail to warn drivers or protect them from hazards can lead to manufacturer liability.

Work zone accident cases often involve multiple potentially liable parties. Identifying all responsible parties requires a thorough investigation of:

• Traffic control plans and whether they were properly implemented
• Contractor compliance with OSHA and highway construction safety standards
• Driver conduct and potential negligence
• Equipment condition and maintenance
• Government oversight and approval of work zone configurations

Our Laredo Law Firm's accident lawyers have experience with the complexities of work zone cases and know how to build strong claims against all responsible parties.

Construction projects involve multiple parties whose negligence can contribute to accidents. Identifying all liable parties is essential to maximizing compensation for injured workers and accident victims.

General contractors control construction sites and bear overall responsibility for safety. They hire subcontractors, coordinate work activities, and establish safety policies. When general contractor negligence creates dangerous conditions or allows unsafe practices, the general contractor faces liability for resulting injuries.

Subcontractors perform specific portions of construction projects and are responsible for the safety of their own operations. Electrical subcontractors, framing crews, roofing companies, and other specialty contractors must follow safety regulations applicable to their work. Subcontractor negligence that injures workers or the public creates liability.

Property owners who hire contractors to perform construction work may retain liability for dangerous conditions on their property. Owners who actively participate in construction management, dictate schedules, or control safety practices face greater exposure to injury claims.

Defective construction equipment and safety devices can cause or contribute to accidents. Manufacturers face strict liability for design defects, manufacturing defects, and failure to provide adequate warnings. Equipment defect claims can provide compensation beyond what employers and contractors offer.

Government agencies that contract for road construction and infrastructure projects bear responsibility for ensuring contractor compliance with safety requirements. Claims against government entities require compliance with specific notice requirements and shorter filing deadlines under the Texas Tort Claims Act.

Design professionals whose errors create construction hazards may face liability for resulting injuries. Structural failures, inadequate safety specifications, and design defects that cause accidents can lead to professional liability claims.

Any accidents in the workplace can cause serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment and result in significant time away from work. Injured workers and accident victims may be entitled to substantial compensation.

Compensation covers all medical treatment related to your injuries, including:

• Emergency room care and hospitalization
• Surgery and follow-up procedures
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Prescription medications
• Medical equipment and assistive devices
• Future medical care for permanent injuries

Injuries that prevent you from working cause immediate financial hardship. Compensation includes wages lost during recovery. When injuries cause permanent disability that affects your ability to work, you can recover damages for lost earning capacity extending into the future.

Physical pain from construction injuries deserves compensation. Chronic pain from permanent injuries, the suffering endured during recovery, and ongoing discomfort all warrant damages.

Permanent disabilities that limit what you can do physically and scarring or disfigurement that affects your appearance are compensable harms beyond economic losses.

When construction accidents kill workers or motorists, surviving family members can pursue wrongful death claims. Damages include lost financial support, lost companionship, mental anguish, and funeral expenses.

Construction workers injured on the job often have options beyond workers' compensation. Understanding these options is critical to obtaining full compensation.

Texas workers' compensation provides medical benefits and partial wage replacement regardless of fault. However, workers' comp limits recovery in important ways:

• No compensation for pain and suffering
• Wage replacement capped at a percentage of average wages
• No recovery for lost earning capacity beyond temporary disability
• Benefits determined by statutory formulas, not actual losses

Construction workers may have personal injury claims in addition to or instead of workers' compensation when:

• Third-Party Negligence: Parties other than your employer cause your injury. Claims against general contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, property owners, and negligent drivers provide compensation beyond workers' comp.
• Non-Subscriber Employers: Texas does not require employers to carry workers' compensation. Construction employers who opt out of the workers' comp system lose important legal protections and can be sued directly for negligence.
• Gross Negligence: In some cases, employer conduct so egregious it constitutes gross negligence may support claims beyond workers' compensation.

Our attorneys evaluate every construction accident case to identify all available claims and pursue maximum compensation from every responsible party.

If you suffered injuries in a construction accident or road construction zone crash in the Laredo area, Carabin Shaw is ready to help. Our construction injury lawyers serve clients throughout Webb County, fighting for fair compensation against negligent contractors, property owners, and government entities.

Call our Laredo Law Firm at 956-333-3333 or toll-free at 800-862-1260 to schedule your free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also visit us at 107 Calle Del Norte, Suite 1C, Laredo, TX 78041.

The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win your case. Contact Carabin Shaw today and let us start fighting for you.