A construction site should have strict safety regulations to keep employees safe. Unfortunately, negligence on the worksite can cause severe injuries and even death. High bills, a lack of income, and the emotional and physical toll of your injuries are not something to take lightly. This is where a construction accident lawyer in Fort Worth comes in.
If you were injured on a construction site, or if someone you love died in a construction accident, you might be eligible for financial compensation. A Fort Worth personal injury lawyer from Loncar Lyon Jenkins may be able to help you file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the liable party. Allow us to handle your case while you concentrate on your recovery. We operate on a contingency-fee basis with no advanced payment necessary.
A Fort Worth Construction Accident Attorney Can Handle Every Step
If you work with Loncar Lyon Jenkins, we will be able to investigate your accident and determine who is liable for your injuries. We can apply our understanding of Texas law and Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulations as we examine your case.
Loncar Lyon Jenkins can handle all legal communications, deadlines, and paperwork on your behalf during this process. We can answer your questions and keep you informed on your case so that you can focus on your family and your well-being.
As construction accident attorneys, we are also responsible for gathering and analyzing evidence, establishing liability, and negotiating for compensation on your behalf. This means all you have to do is focus on getting rest, while we handle the legal process.
Securing and Reviewing Evidence to Support Your Construction Injury Case
In order to demonstrate the at-fault party’s liability, we need to provide proof of their negligent behaviors or actions and proof of your losses related to this negligence. This can include:
- Photos and video from the accident or of your injuries
- Police or accident reports, if available
- Witness statements
- Testimony from accident reconstruction and safety experts
- Safety records from the job site and the construction company
- Your medical records
Once we have identified the liable party and built your case, Loncar Lyon Jenkins can enter into settlement negotiations with the insurance company. If they are not willing to give you a fair settlement offer, we can pursue a personal injury lawsuit. At this point, a judge or jury could determine liability for your injuries and how much compensation the responsible party could owe you.
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Possible Compensation in a Fort Worth Construction Accident
You may be eligible for many forms of compensation for your Fort Worth construction accident, including money for:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost wages, benefits, and bonuses
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Mobility aids
- In-home care during your recovery
If a Loved One Passes Away After a Construction Accident
If you pursue a wrongful death lawsuit after a family member passed away in a construction accident, you might be able to recover a different set of damages.
These could include:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Medical treatment required before your loved one’s death
- Wages previously provided by the deceased
- Loss of guidance
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of consortium
- The income you lost taking care of your loved one
A representative of Loncar Lyon Jenkins can discuss what specific compensation may be available in your wrongful death claim or lawsuit.
Construction Accidents in Fort Worth
There are many ways a construction worker may sustain injuries. Some common causes of construction accidents include:
Heavy Equipment Accidents
If you were hurt using a piece of heavy equipment on a construction site, you might be eligible to file a claim against the equipment manufacturer.
Falling Objects
Falling objects are common hazards on construction sites. That is why workers may be required to wear hard hats at all times on the job. Unfortunately, even a hard hat is not always enough to prevent a severe or catastrophic injury when a worker is struck by a heavy enough object or falls from high enough to injure them.
Slip and Fall Injuries
A slip and fall can happen at any job, but they can be more common at construction sites. This is because the ground is often unsteady, and hard-to-see hazards are ever-present.
Falls From High Places
If you fell on a construction site while working from a high place, we can determine whose fault the injury was and work to hold that party accountable.
Being Crushed By or Between Objects
Without proper safety protocols, a construction worker may be crushed by or between objects on a job site.
Electric Shock or Electrocution
Construction workers may receive electric shocks from the construction site’s electrical system, power lines, power tools, or other electrical hazards. Some of these shocks can be fatal, and we can pursue damages for injury or wrongful death.
Chemical Exposure
Exposure to hazardous chemicals at a job site could injure construction workers.
These are not the only ways a construction worker can be injured. If a construction accident injured you, and you believe another party’s negligence was to blame, we can take on your case.
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Identifying the Liable Party in Your Fort Worth Construction Accident Case
The liable party in your construction accident may depend on whose negligence caused your injury. This could be:
- A job site owner
- A contractor or subcontractor
- An equipment manager
- A product manufacturer
- Another negligent party
One or more parties may be liable, and we can pursue damages from multiple parties as needed.
There Is a Deadline for Filing Construction Site Accident Lawsuits
The statute of limitations is generally two years in Texas on most personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, according to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. If you allow the time frame to expire, you could lose your right to compensation via a lawsuit. Don’t wait too long to file a suit for your construction site injuries, as this timeframe isn’t long at all.
Some exceptions may apply, and your personal injury attorney can help you determine which specific deadlines apply to your case.
Our Forth Worth Lawyers Take Pride in Representing Accident Victims
We use our skills, experience, and knowledge to secure fair compensation for our clients. We have helped injured Texans for decades. Let us help you too.
Our past clients have said the following about our services:
- “… very attentive and very helpful with the entire process.” – Bishop
- “5 star communication to make sure we were happy as clients” – JKLM 5
- “They did all the legwork for me.” – Texguide9401
- “Brian Loncar and Associates are an AWESOME law firm. The staff is great they’ve returned my emails and phone calls… They’ve did an amazing job for me… I highly recommend this law firm.” – Xavier T.
How We Have Our Clients Pay Us
Because we work on a contingency-fee basis, our clients pay nothing upfront. We do not collect attorney’s fees unless and until our clients recover compensation from a settlement offer or court award.
Other firms might require you to pay by the hour or in a lump sum payment at the beginning. We do not ask this because we know how much financial pressure you could be under right now. Handling life after an accident is expensive enough. Paying for a lawyer shouldn’t complicate things further.
What You Should Avoid Saying After a Construction Accident
After you sustain an injury, you might be tempted to take the blame and assure others that you’re fine. Doing so can jeopardize your claim for damages, though. The eyewitnesses might remember you saying that you were uninjured, and the insurance companies will use this against you.
You should also avoid giving too much information to the insurers about how you think you became injured. You only need to tell them the facts. Let us investigate and prove your injuries.
Call for a Free Construction Accident Consultation Today
Your Fort Worth construction accident lawyer from Loncar Lyon Jenkins might be able to help you through this difficult time. We can give you space from the legal proceedings to concentrate on your recovery (or to grieve) when we represent you.
Call in the Strong Arm today. A free consultation with a Loncar Lyon Jenkins team member is available when you call us. The sooner you act, the sooner we can get working on your case.