Texas Workplace Accidents Caused by Contractors: Who Can Be Held Liable?

Workplaces across Texas depend on contractors to complete essential work. However, when multiple companies work side by side, a contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or other business may contribute to an accident that injures a worker employed by another company.

If you were recently injured on the job in Texas and believe the negligence of a contractor contributed to the accident (and your injuries as a result), a local attorney can help make sure the responsible party is held liable. The Texas work injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw are in your corner. Call our toll-free number anytime, day or night, at 1-800-862-1260, or contact us online to book your FREE case evaluation today. You owe no money unless we win, so you can pursue the compensation you deserve without worrying about upfront fees.

In Texas, many employees are covered by workers' compensation insurance that pays basic expenses after an injury. This leads many injured workers to believe that they cannot sue for other damages—but exceptions exist. Private companies also aren't required to carry coverage in Texas, so your employer can potentially be pursued for compensation.

A Texas workplace injury lawyer can also work with you to identify potentially liable third parties, including:

• General contractors
• Subcontractors
• Equipment rental companies
• Property owners or site operators
• Trucking or transportation companies
• Equipment manufacturers

If any of these third parties are involved, and you’re wondering, “Can I sue a contractor for a workplace injury in Texas?” the answer may be yes. Relevant factors include the contractor’s role, their conduct, their relationship to the worksite, and the specific circumstances involved in your injury. Speak with an attorney to discuss the circumstances of your case as soon as possible to evaluate your legal options.

Establishing contractor liability often requires an investigation from a qualified Texas construction accident lawyer. Working with accident scene reconstruction experts and investigators, they gather evidence to show what happened and determine who created, controlled, or failed to correct the dangerous conditions.

To help provide evidence for these investigations, secure the following types of evidence after any workplace injury event:

• Photographs and videos of the accident scene
• Names of contractors and subcontractors present
• Witness names and contact information
• Safety procedures and training records
• Equipment inspection and maintenance records
• Incident reports and medical documentation
• Contracts or work orders identifying responsibilities

Your lawyer will examine this evidence to determine whether Texas state worksite safety guidance or federal OSHA procedures may have been violated, gathering the proof you need to win your case.

Damages Available After a Workplace Accident: Don’t Leave Money on the Table

Once your Texas industrial accident lawyer has gathered all the evidence they need to build your case, they may ask the courts to award you a wide variety of damages. The specific damages you are eligible for depend on the particular circumstances of your case, but in general your attorney may ask for money for:

• Medical expenses
• Anticipated costs of future medical care
• Lost wages due to time off work or reduced ability to work
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages in cases of extreme negligence
• Wrongful death damages for surviving family members

However, none of this is possible without the support of proven legal professionals. Too often, victims working with an inexperienced Texas work accident attorney unfamiliar with building third-party liability cases don’t get the restitution they deserve. Don’t settle for less. Carabin Shaw is here to fight for your rights!

It takes an experienced lawyer to build a case against a liable third party, and the compassionate and qualified team of English- and Spanish-speaking legal pros at Carabin Shaw has the track record you need. Read our law firm’s client reviews to learn more about how we’ve helped clients just like you fight for their rights.

Ready to fight back? Get in touch today for your free consultation. Contact us online or call toll-free at 1-800-862-1260 anytime, day or night—our phone lines are monitored 24/7, and someone is always available to take your call. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.

For more information:

• Texas Department of Insurance
• Workplace Safety
• Texas Statutes 41