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League City Construction-Refinery Accident Lawyer

Construction sites and refineries are dangerous places. In both cases, workers from multiple trades employed by different companies work together in a confined space, often in challenging weather conditions. Accidents happen frequently and they can have severe consequences. Contact a League City construction-refinery accident lawyer if you were hurt on one of these job sites.

Whether you are a worker, visitor, or passerby, you may have the right to sue for compensation. Our seasoned work accident attorneys can review your situation and explain your legal rights.

Claims By Visitors and Passersby

Some accidents on these work sites can affect people visiting the site as well as those in surrounding areas. In particular, releases of hazardous chemicals, fires, crane collapses, and explosions can injure people throughout the vicinity.

Anyone affected by an incident at a construction site or refinery can bring a negligence claim seeking compensation for their injuries, and a League City attorney will investigate the incident to identify responsible parties. Depending on the specific circumstances, these could include the:

  • Property owner
  • General contractor
  • Equipment owner
  • Individual contractors
  • Equipment manufacturers
  • Architect
  • Engineers

A legal professional must demonstrate that the party failed to use reasonable care, causing the accident that led to the injury. When there is evidence that negligence led to an injury, the responsible party is liable to pay compensation to the injured party. Appropriate compensation may include medical costs, incidental expenses, lost wages, reduced future earning capacity, and money for the injured person’s pain and suffering.

Claims By Workers at the Site

Refinery and construction site workers are more likely than anyone else to be injured in accidents at the site. Their claims for compensation can be more complicated. When a worker’s employer participates in the Workers’ Compensation program, the worker receives free medical treatment and a partial wage while they are recovering. They cannot sue their employer, but a lawsuit against a responsible third party is possible. However, this might not be an option for you.

Against Non-Subscribing Employers

Many Texas employers do not participate in the Workers’ Compensation program. The state allows companies to handle employee injuries privately, outside of the federally supported program. Non-participating employers are known as non-subscribers. Workers can sue their non-subscribing employer if their injuries are due to the employer’s negligence. A negligent act by a fellow employee is also attributed to the employer.

Texas Labor Code § 406.033 penalizes non-subscribing employers by depriving them of defenses available in most negligence cases. The employer cannot claim that the injured employee was partially responsible for the accident. Nor can it claim that the employee assumed the risk of injury.

Against Third Parties

At a typical construction site or refinery, multiple contractors work simultaneously. When a worker suffers an injury caused by any party other than their employer, they can bring a lawsuit against that third-party.

The lawsuit proceeds as it would if the injured worker were a visitor or passerby. The worker must prove the other party was negligent, and that the negligence led to their injury. The third-party defendant has the right to assert that the injured person’s own negligence contributed to their injury.

A League City attorney could negotiate aggressively to obtain the most generous settlement available in the circumstances. When the insurer for the responsible party does not make an acceptable offer, our experienced litigators will not hesitate to take a case to trial and let a jury determine an appropriate award.

Contact a League City Attorney If You Were Hurt in a Construction or Refinery Accident

Injuries from a construction or refinery accident can have a long-term impact on your well-being. The negligent parties responsible for the accident are legally liable to compensate your losses.

These cases are complicated and require help from a personal injury attorney with deep knowledge of the industry and sharp negotiating skills. Our League City construction-refinery accident lawyers have a track record of excellent results. Schedule an appointment to evaluate your legal options today.

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League City, TX 77573
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