Construction site accidents can be particularly tough for victims and their families. In some situations the injuries they leave behind can take years to fully recover from. Individuals in the workplace face the highest risk of injury; however, due to ongoing construction in and around Spring, TX, the potential for accidents extends to the public as well.
If you or a loved one was injured in a construction accident, it is always a good idea to protect yourself. In Texas, this usually requires help from a Spring construction accident lawyer. Our work accident attorneys know the laws and understand what it takes to get financial compensation to help you through some of the pain and suffering your family must be experiencing.
Common Construction Accidents
Construction sites are dangerous places. The accidents that we hear about most often are those that include:
- Falls from scaffolding or ladders
- Injuries sustained after being struck by falling objects
- Machinery accidents or malfunctions
- Electrocution
- Collisions with equipment
Every worksite can pose different risks. The injuries that can be sustained are also uniquely dependent on the situation and who is allowed to be near it. The important thing to remember is that any injury sustained at or near a construction area is potentially a cause for a personal injury claim., because the construction team has a responsibility to keep the area safe.
What to Do If Injured in a Construction Accident
As soon as an injury occurs, there are important steps to take. Some of the most effective for personal safety and establishing a claim are:
- Call 911 and seek medical attention for injuries
- Avoid admitting to any fault in the incident
- Take photographs of the construction site
- Gather witness information and statements
The more information that can be gathered at the time of the accident, the better, but it is important to not sacrifice your overall health. This means fully describing injuries to a medical professional or a legal team without doing anything to admit fault or guilt regarding the incident.
When Is a Construction Accident Lawyer Needed?
After any accident, victims are forced to not only heal physically, but to make big decisions about whether to file a claim or not. This is where a strong legal team can help the most. They are calm and unbiased people that you can turn to for help in seeking compensation for their injuries.
When injured in a construction accident in Texas, time is of the essence. According to Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003, people who wish to file a personal injury claim have less than two years to file a claim. This means a claim must be established well two years before the date of an accident or all rights to file disappear.
Beyond this, vital information about the claim may be lost the longer a victim waits. The biggest risk is that eyewitnesses may forget what they saw on the day of the incident. It is also likely that video or photographic evidence will be misplaced or damaged to the extent that it is no longer usable. We would not want victims to lose their chance to fight for compensation because of some minor issue with their claim.
Reach Out to Our Spring Construction Accident Lawyer
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP, has experience with helping accident victims get compensation for injuries. We help victims of workplace accidents no matter how big or small and can bring our experience to your case as well.
When you are ready to talk about a claim, contact our Spring construction accident lawyer. We look forward to helping you through the struggles you are dealing with.
