Construction work is essential to communities throughout Texas, but construction sites can also present serious hazards. Heavy machinery, elevated work areas, power tools, vehicles, electrical systems, and other equipment can cause devastating injuries when something goes wrong.

If you have been injured on a construction site in Weslaco, you may be dealing with far more than the initial accident. Medical treatment, time away from work, physical limitations, and uncertainty about your future can quickly become overwhelming.

At Anderson Alexander, also known as A2X, we represent individuals throughout Texas who have suffered serious injuries because of negligence or other wrongful conduct. Our experienced trial lawyers provide assertive, hands-on representation in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, including matters involving dangerous work environments and construction accidents.

Construction Injuries Can Be Severe

Construction accidents can cause some of the most serious injuries a person can experience. A worker may suffer harm in an instant, while the effects can continue for years.

Depending on the circumstances, a construction accident may result in:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Crush injuries
• Amputations
• Burns
• Electrocution injuries
• Internal injuries
• Severe lacerations
• Permanent disabilities
• Fatal injuries

Recovery may require emergency treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy, or ongoing medical care. Some injured workers may never be able to return to the same position. We take the long-term consequences of these injuries seriously when evaluating a potential claim.

How Construction Accidents Happen

Construction accidents can have many different causes. Sometimes an accident is the result of an obvious safety problem. In other situations, identifying what went wrong requires a detailed investigation.

Potential causes can include:

• Falls from heights
• Falling objects
• Defective equipment
• Machinery accidents
• Electrical hazards
• Unsafe scaffolding
• Vehicle collisions
• Improper training
• Inadequate supervision
• Unsafe work practices
• Equipment maintenance failures
• Hazardous site conditions

Determining the cause of an accident is critical. We examine the circumstances leading up to the incident to determine whether negligence or another form of wrongful conduct contributed to the injury.

Multiple Companies May Be Involved

Construction projects frequently involve multiple companies working together. A general contractor, subcontractor, property owner, equipment supplier, maintenance company, and other businesses may have different responsibilities at a single worksite.

This can make a construction accident claim more complicated than a typical personal injury case.

The company that employs an injured worker may not be the only party whose actions need to be considered. Depending on the facts, another company or third party may have contributed to the dangerous condition or accident.

Our attorneys investigate the relationships between the parties and examine who controlled the relevant equipment, work area, or activity.

Third-Party Liability May Be Important

Workers who are injured on construction sites may have questions about workers’ compensation and whether another party can also be held responsible.

A third-party claim may be possible in certain circumstances when someone other than the injured worker’s employer contributed to the accident.

For example, a defective piece of equipment may raise questions involving its manufacturer. A dangerous condition may involve a property owner or another contractor. The specific circumstances determine whether a third-party claim may exist. We examine the facts carefully rather than assuming that the employer is the only party involved.

Equipment and Machinery Accidents

Construction sites rely on powerful machinery and equipment. When that equipment is defective, improperly maintained, or used in an unsafe manner, workers can face serious risks.

A machinery-related accident may require investigation into how the equipment was designed, maintained, inspected, and operated.

Depending on the circumstances, potentially responsible parties may include equipment manufacturers, contractors, maintenance companies, or others.

Our goal is to understand why the equipment failed or why the accident occurred and identify the parties whose actions may have contributed to the injury.

Falls Can Cause Catastrophic Harm

Falls are a major concern on construction sites. A fall from scaffolding, a roof, a ladder, an elevated platform, or another height can result in catastrophic injuries.

Even a fall from a relatively short distance can cause serious harm.

When investigating a construction fall, we may consider the condition of the work area, available safety equipment, warnings, training, supervision, and other circumstances.

The specific facts are important because responsibility can depend on who controlled the area and what precautions were reasonably expected under the circumstances.

Contact A2X Today

If you have suffered a serious construction accident in Weslaco, you do not have to assume that you are limited to whatever explanation or settlement an employer, insurance company, or other party provides.

At Anderson Alexander, our experienced trial lawyers provide assertive, hands-on representation to individuals facing serious injuries and families dealing with wrongful death. We investigate construction accidents, examine potential sources of liability, and work to hold negligent parties accountable.

If you are dealing with medical expenses, lost income, permanent injuries, or other consequences after a construction accident, contact A2X today. Reach out to our Weslaco construction accident lawyers to discuss your circumstances, understand your potential legal options, and learn how our team can help you pursue justice.