What Compensation Can You Recover After a Construction Accident in Port Aransas? 

Construction is the backbone of Port Aransas. From new condo builds along the coast to hurricane repairs and dock expansions, this city thrives on skilled, physical labor. But it comes with risk, and when safety protocols fail or corners are cut, construction accidents can be catastrophic. 

 

At A2X Law, we understand what these cases entail because we’ve handled them repeatedly. We also know how devastating a serious injury can be for workers and their families, not just physically, but financially too. If you were hurt on a construction site in Port Aransas, we’ll fight to get you every dollar you’re owed for your recovery. 

Let’s break down what compensation may be available and why it matters more than ever. 

 

Common Construction Accidents in Port Aransas 

Port Aransas is a coastal town, which means the environment presents additional hazards to construction work, including wind, flooding, corrosion, and unstable ground. Combine that with heavy machinery and long hours, and we frequently see accidents such as: 

  • Falls from scaffolding or ladders on multi-story beach properties 
  • Electrocutions from exposed wiring or water intrusion 
  • Crush injuries from heavy equipment or collapsing materials 
  • Burns and chemical exposure from roofing work or fuel spills 
  • Amputations or lacerations from power tools or defective machinery 
  • Trench collapses and foundation cave-ins 
  • Heatstroke and exhaustion in high summer temperatures 

 

In some cases, workers are killed on the job, and their families are left to pick up the pieces without the income or answers they deserve. If this is the case for your family, you can file a wrongful death claim. 

 

What Compensation Can You Recover After a Construction Accident? 

The value of your case depends on the severity of your injury, who’s at fault, and whether your employer is part of Texas Workers’ Compensation or is a non-subscriber (many in Port A are). 

 

Here’s what compensation may include: 


1. Medical Expenses: Present and Future 

Construction injuries often require: 

  • ER care and ambulance transport 
  • Surgeries (especially for orthopedic injuries or internal bleeding) 
  • Hospital stays 
  • Physical therapy and rehab 
  • Prescription medications 
  • Assistive devices (wheelchairs, prosthetics, braces) 
  • Long-term care for paralysis or brain injuries 

 

A traumatic brain injury (TBI), for example, can cost a worker and their family $85,000–$3 million+ over a lifetime. 

 

2. Lost Wages and Lost Earning Potential 

If you’re out of work or can’t return to your old job due to your injury, you may be entitled to: 

  • Your lost wages while recovering 
  • Loss of earning capacity if you can’t return to construction work 
  • Compensation for missed promotions, retirement contributions, or benefits 

 

Even six months off the job at $25/hour adds up to $26,000+ in lost income, and that doesn’t include future losses. 

 

3. Pain and Suffering 

Construction injuries can cause extreme physical and emotional trauma. Compensation for pain and suffering may reflect: 

  • Chronic pain 
  • Permanent disability 
  • Disfigurement or scarring 
  • Depression, anxiety, or PTSD 
  • Loss of enjoyment of life or hobbies 

 

A back injury that limits a worker’s ability to play with their kids, fish, or walk on the beach again deserves more than a bill payment; it deserves recognition of what was taken. 

 

4. Punitive Damages (in cases of gross negligence) 

If your employer or a third party knowingly created unsafe conditions, such as disabling a safety guard, ignoring OSHA rules, or failing to train workers, you may be entitled to punitive damages. These are intended to punish egregious behavior and deter it in the future, so that similar accidents don't happen to others in your position. 

 

Third-Party Liability: More Than Just Your Employer 

In Port Aransas, many construction sites involve multiple contractors, developers, equipment providers, and property owners. That means more than one party may be legally responsible for your injuries. 

 

For example: 

  • A contractor may be liable for failing to secure scaffolding 
  • A tool manufacturer could be sued if a defective saw malfunctioned 
  • A property owner may be responsible for hidden site hazards 
  • A subcontractor might be held liable for reckless machinery operation 

 

We investigate every angle to ensure no responsible party escapes accountability. 

 

What If My Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Comp? 

Texas doesn’t require private employers to carry workers' comp. Many construction companies in Port Aransas are non-subscribers, and that changes everything. 


If your employer is a non-subscriber, you may have the right to sue them directly for negligence. This often results in higher compensation, because you can pursue: 

  • Full wage loss (not capped like in workers’ comp) 
  • Pain and suffering damages 
  • Broader accountability 

 

A2X Law specializes in non-subscriber claims and knows how to take on employers who fail to protect their workers. Learn more here. 

 

Why Work with A2X Law? 

We’re your local Port Aransas advocates, and we’ve helped countless construction workers across the Coastal Bend recover from devastating accidents. 

 

We know: 

  • The contractors and insurance companies that operate in the area 
  • How to investigate job site conditions and OSHA violations 
  • How to build strong cases that reflect both your pain and your potential 
  • How to fight back when companies try to downplay your injury 

 

And we do it with zero upfront cost. You don’t pay us a dime unless we win for you. 

 

Ready to Talk? We’re Ready to Fight. 

If you or a loved one has been injured on a construction site in Port Aransas, don’t settle for less than you’re owed. The road to recovery is long enough, so let us carry the legal weight. Contact us today to schedule a complimentary case review. 

 

Fighting for Port Aransas workers, one case at a time.