Pharr Construction Accident Attorney

Pharr, Texas, is a city in motion. With its strategic location and a growing population, construction sites are everywhere, from highway expansions and commercial buildings to residential developments and industrial facilities. While construction plays a vital role in the local economy, it also comes with serious risks. Despite safety regulations designed to protect workers, construction accidents are still far too common in Pharr. These accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, many of which are preventable. 

At Anderson Alexander (A2X), we’re a Texas-based trial law firm dedicated to helping injured workers and their families fight for justice. Below, we’ll break down the top 10 safety violations on construction sites in Pharr, the devastating injuries they cause, and why calling A2X may be the most crucial decision you make after an accident. 

Safety Standards and Violations: A Breakdown  

The construction industry is heavily regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA sets the national standard for workplace safety, including employers' responsibilities to provide safe working conditions, properly train workers, and ensure all equipment is in working order. Unfortunately, not all employers follow these regulations. When safety violations occur, they can lead to life-altering injuries or even death. Below are the top 10 OSHA safety violations commonly observed on construction sites in Pharr, along with the injuries that often result. 

Top 10 Construction Site Safety Violations in Pharr 

At A2X, we have seen many types of accidents occur in workplaces in Pharr, each with unique case factors and injuries. Some of the most common and recurring violations we see are: 

• Fall Protection: Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. OSHA requires fall protection for any work six feet or higher above the ground. The most common injuries that result from these violations are traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord damage, broken bones, paralysis, and, in the worst cases, death. 
• Scaffolding Violation: Improperly assembled scaffolding or failure to secure it can lead to collapses or falls. Injuries sustained from these accidents often involve crush injuries resulting in broken bones, head trauma, multiple fractures, and, in extreme cases, amputations. 
• Ladder Safety Violations: Using damaged ladders or the wrong type of ladder can result in serious falls and injuries, including concussions, broken limbs, and internal injuries. 
• Hazard Communication (Chemical Exposure): Employers must properly label chemicals and train workers on how to handle hazardous materials. Injuries include burns, lung damage, chemical poisoning, and long-term respiratory illness. 
• Electrical Safety Violations: Improper wiring, ungrounded equipment, or exposed wires can cause electrocution or fires. The common injuries that result are electrical burns, cardiac arrest, nerve damage, and death. 
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Non-Compliance: Failing to provide or enforce the use of PPE, such as helmets, gloves, or eye protection, puts workers at high risk of injuries, including eye injuries, facial trauma, hand lacerations, and head injuries. 
• Machine Guarding Violations: Unprotected machinery can cause severe accidents if limbs or clothing get caught. We often see cases that involve injuries such as amputations, degloving injuries, crush injuries, and broken bones. 
• Excavation/Trenching Hazards: Trenches must be adequately reinforced to prevent cave-ins; otherwise, when they are not, serious injury follows. In these cases, we see victims of suffocation, broken bones, and, in extreme cases, death by crushing. 
• Inadequate Training and Supervision: Untrained workers or insufficient supervision lead to unsafe handling of equipment or materials. Workers can sustain virtually all types of injuries due to improper tool operation or misunderstanding of procedures. 
• Lack of Site Security and Housekeeping: Tools left lying around, poor lighting, or unsecured equipment can cause slips, trips, and falls. We often see injuries involving soft tissue injuries, fractures, sprains, and head trauma. 

The Human Cost of Construction Accidents 

Construction injuries are rarely minor. Many victims face long-term disabilities, require multiple surgeries, or are never able to return to work. In the worst cases, families are left to grieve a loved one lost far too soon. Common long-term impacts of construction site injuries include: 

• Chronic pain and permanent disability 
• Psychological trauma, PTSD, and depression 
• Loss of income and future earning potential 
• Ongoing medical bills and therapy costs 
• Impact on family and caregivers 

At A2X, we’ve seen the toll this takes on workers and their loved ones, and we’re here to help them rebuild their lives. If you have lost a loved one due to a construction accident, we want you to know we are profoundly sorry and here to stand by you. Our goal at A2X is to hold those responsible for injuries and wrongful death accountable, not only to help you and your loved ones seek justice but to prevent it from happening to others. 

Why Contacting A2X Is the Right Choice 

When you're injured in a construction accident, you’re up against powerful forces: employers, insurance companies, and often legal teams working to protect them, not you. Many employers act negligently because they think no one will hold them accountable. At A2X, we’re here to prove them wrong. We offer: 

• Aggressive legal representation against negligent companies. 
• Thorough investigations to uncover OSHA violations or negligence. 
• Collaboration with safety and medical experts to strengthen your case. 
• Fierce negotiation to secure full compensation, or taking your case to trial if needed. 

You deserve fair compensation for your pain, losses, and future, and we’ll fight for it every step of the way. 

Why We Advocate for Construction Workers in Pharr 

Construction workers build our homes, roads, schools, and cities, but they’re too often treated as disposable by the very companies that profit from their labor. At A2X, we believe in protecting the people who do the hard work. We know: 

• Injured workers are often afraid to speak up for fear of retaliation. 
• Many don’t know their rights or that they even have a case. 
• Employers and insurers routinely downplay injuries to avoid paying fair compensation. 

That’s why we’re here. We’re more than lawyers; we’re advocates for workers and their families. We’ll give you the information you need, fight for your rights, and stand by you until the job is done.