Construction Accident Lawyers in El Paso

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Construction sites are some of the most dangerous places to work in the United States. Each year, thousands of injuries occur in a construction zone, and hurt employees are often left facing not only physical pain but also severe financial hardship due to medical bills and missing work.
Fortunately, you do not have to face this difficult time alone.

The construction accident attorneys at Zinda Law Group El Paso have the knowledge and resources necessary to help you seek compensation for all the ways your injuries have cost you. And as one of our clients, you will pay nothing unless we win your construction injury case.

If you or a loved one has been injured on a construction site, call Zinda Law Group at (888) 281-6991 for a 100% free consultation with experienced El Paso personal injury lawyers.

What Do I Need To File A Claim?

The laws regarding construction accidents can be difficult to navigate, as construction companies often hire multiple contractors to insulate themselves from liability in case of accidents, and this can make pursuing a claim confusing without an attorney to help negotiate the legal labyrinth companies often use to minimize their exposure to damage claims.

If you are injured while working at a construction site, you should consult an attorney to determine the proper course of action in your case. Depending on the nature of the accident, who is at fault, and the availability of workers’ compensation coverage offered by your employer, you may be able to sue for damages suffered in a construction accident.

If you are involved in a construction accident, be sure to document everything, collect any available police reports, statements from any witnesses, pictures of your injury and the accident scene, all of your medical records, any reports from insurance companies, and any other documentation related to the construction accident. This documentation will be crucial as your El Paso construction accident lawyer seeks compensation for your injuries.

Who Can I Sue?

In Texas, there are certain restrictions on who can be sued after a construction accident. If your employer maintains Workers’ Compensation Insurance, you will likely be unable to sue your employer. Instead, you will only be able to make claims through the employer’s insurance and must abide by the restrictions it may impose.

However, if you believe you were injured through the negligence of a third party, such as another contractor on site, you may be able to make a claim against them for damages, in addition to your workers’ compensation benefits, though you will need to be able to prove negligence on their part. Also, any negligence on your part can impact any damages awarded in this kind of suit.

If your employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance, you may be able to sue your employer for damages, if negligence on their part contributed to the accident. You may also be able to sue the equipment manufacturer if defective machinery or tools caused your injuries. Depending on the specifics of your accident, the property owner or architect may also be liable in some cases.

Speak with a lawyer today to help understand your legal position and who to sue.

How To File A Claim

1. Medical Attention

If you have been injured in a construction accident, you should visit a doctor to have your injuries diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. As well as receiving treatment for your injuries, this provides valuable documentation of your injuries and their treatment.

2. Witnesses

You should seek out any coworkers or others that may have witnessed the accident and get their contact information.

3. Record the Accident

Take pictures of the area the accident occurred, as well as any equipment that may have been involved in the accident, as soon as possible after the accident occurs. This will help provide evidence of the details of the accident, such as how and why it occurred. You should also be careful to keep any documentation and evidence regarding your injuries, including medical bills, accident reports, photos, and witness statements.

4. Report the Accident

Report the accident to your employer or site-foreman. Ensure that your supervisor or foreman creates an official report as soon as possible.

5. File an Incident Report

File an incident report with any applicable government agencies, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

6. Workers Compensation

File a claim under your employer’s worker’s comp insurance, if available to you.

7. Speak with a Lawyer

Seeking a settlement for construction-related accidents can be a difficult process. You should consult a construction accident injury attorney. A construction accident injury attorney can investigate your case, assist in filing a workers’ compensation claim or help you in pursuing a personal injury lawsuit, and help you to seek a settlement.

Legal Time Limits

In Texas, there are legal time limits on how long a person has to file a claim. These time limits are called the ‘statute of limitations.’ The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Texas is two years from the date of the accident, though in some specific cases, it may be two years from the date that you become aware of the injury, as you may be unable to detect some injuries immediately.

However, it is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible after an accident, as this ensures that your attorney will be able to gather evidence and facts while they are most readily available as well as file your claim within the legal timeframe.

How Compensation Is Calculated

As in most personal injury cases, compensation falls into two categories, economic compensation, and non-economic compensation.
Economic Compensation can include:

Medical Damages

Medical damages include the cost of doctor visits, hospital stays, treatment, medication, occupational therapy, and any other costs associated with the diagnosis and treatment of any injuries you may have suffered as a result of the construction accident.

Loss of Income

Loss of income damages covers any lost income or wages due to an inability to work as a result of your injuries from an accident, including time spent in the hospital as well as time spent recuperating.

Diminished Earning Capacity

You may be able to file for diminished earning capacity damages if your injuries from the construction accident have left you unable to return to work and perform your duties

Wrongful Death

If a loved one died as a result of a construction accident, you may be able to recover lost household earning potential.

Pain and Suffering

Pain and suffering damages are based on the physical and mental anguish you may have suffered due to an accident. Every case is different, and different injuries may result in varying pain and suffering damages being awarded. A broken rib may result in a different award than a burn leaving permanent scarring, or an injury resulting in the loss of a limb.

Wrongful Death

If a loved one died as a result of an accident, you may be able to claim loss of consortium or wrongful death damages, which are awarded to help cope with the emotional trauma associated with the loss of a loved one.

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Tom M.

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Katherina Walker

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Allie Scott

My attorney was Christina , she and her team gave me the best outcome for my case .I am giving an honesty review at first I was very upset because I kept getting moved around and I never knew who I was talking to because they switch attorneys and kept changing my paralegals.. I was going to go with another law firm but Christina helped me with my case from then on out and she worked around my schedule to talk to me which I appreciate. Also my last law firm took 30 percent, and this one took 33 percent which I wasn’t to happy so just a heads up. Overall I rate this 4 stars cause I’m just happy the case is over with and I get to go back to my life.Update: I just received another call from my attorney and they have worked to negotiate my case with the billing and have put more money in my pocket. All the money that I had spent while working on the case has came back to me. I can fully move on and say that I have gain every penny that was lose during those hard times. I’m so happy and thankful to Zinda law group!!!!!!

Julie Nguyen

Zinda Law Group did an excellent job with my case. The staff was super friendly and super effective as far as communicating with me throughout the entire case. I highly recommend Zinda Law Group for your next case and for any of your future cases. 5 Stars across the board thank you so much for everything!

Joe Jones

Joh Harper, Priyonka Bhikha, and the rest of the team gave my case a quick and satisfactory conclusion. The attorney, Mr. Harper did an absolutely amazing job keeping me on the same page as far as the case goes. Honestly, if anybody is hurt in a car wreck or another personal injury case, I WILL STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU SPEAK TO THEM.

Jake The fox

I was in a motor vehicle collision about two years ago. From the minute I picked up the phone to speak with a representative to the case finally settling, it was a great experience. I worked with Burgess Williams and his team (Kathy, Ryan, and Linda) throughout the process. They were all very professional and helpful when I needed them the most.

Paul Tharp

Great Firm. I was in motorcycle accident- T-boned at a full stop with my daughter riding on back. Zinda's team was instantly responsive. Christina was very compassionate, organized and scheduled time before every legal event to discuss goals and overview. The process was 2 years but during that time the lawyers and staff (John and Shane were also great) were always available and understanding. The team is focused on doing what is right and by the book. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone who is suffering from a motorcycle accident.

Private Site

Jason Aldridge and his paralegal Mara did an absolutely amazing job on my case. They were very responsive to all emails, calls and even texts. They treated me with dignity and respect from start to finish. I never once felt like my case was at the back of the list or anything. Not only did they explain and walked me through everything, they got me the help I needed and a final outcome over what I had expected. I would highly recommend this law firm, Jason and Mara to anyone seeking legal assistance.

Estopot

Highly Recommended-100% Satisfied!.From the initial phone call I felt confident I chose the right firm. They explained the process and I was always in the loop, even when we were at a stand still. Very grateful I was quickly referred to them by a friend who had a similar case. Both of us are happy with the end result. Thank you!

Philip de Leon

My team of lawyer were very professional and communicated extremely clearly. They kept me updated on their status and did not make me worry at all about my situation. They explained everything to me very well and put things into simple terms for my understanding. I am very satisfied with their performance.

JESSIE- PICHIN HUANG

I would recommend them to anyone that's been involved in an accident and feels skeptical in engaging an attorney.When one gets into an accident, you're traumatized, confused, angry and helpless.That was me last year, getting all kinds of advice becomes your next norm, to use or not to use an attorney.I was in so much pain from my injuries but at the same time knew I had to act fast.I called Zinda Law Group for consultation, they took my case seriously and treated me with respect, they were very professional and understanding.Elizabeth, kudos to you, you're true to your word, Integrity should be your last name.Jason Aldridge my attorney went to work immediately, he assured me that all be well and I should concentrate on my healing and he will do the rest. Thank your Sir, You did just that.His team, Mara, Zuleyma and Andrew, they all become my support system, so professional and lots of respect in each and everyphone call or email. Thank you guys.I would recommend anyone to use Zinda Law Group.

Jane Githure

I honestly loved not dealing with the hospital bills while I was recuperating. It gave me peace of mind going through this process and Zinda took care of everything. They found awesome health providers for me and haven't had to worry about anything while they've been taking my case. I've been well informed, communicated with, responded to and understood by Zinda. They have been efficient and effective while working on my case and I'm so glad I choose to go with this law firm.

Christian

When I was injured in a car accident in March of 2020 the insurance companies were not concerned with my well being. I called Zinda Law group & spoke with Reagan, who went over my concerns & later had Jono contact me. After reviewing my information with Jono my case was immediately put in motion. I worked mainly with Sam Thomas who truly was a blessing to me, he was very supportive & genuinely concerned with my well being, everything wasn't simply about the case it was about me being healed & getting the proper treatment that I needed. Sam was also emotionally supportive when I went through several losses in my family & is a great friend. In all everyone was extremely supportive & all worked for me which was quite a different legal experience for me from Law groups in my past. I was well supported, always informed, treated with respect & made the priority in all decisions. Zinda Law Group made sure I was compensated completely & that I didn't have financial stresses over hospital bills after all was said & done. Sam, Katrina, Mary Catherine, Reagan & Jono I just want to thank you & all of Zinda for the incredible experience & the wonderful caring people that you all are, you are truly Golden in your field.

Kathryn Shelton

They helped me after I got into car accident, they are such a great professional business. I would honestly recommend them to anyone that would need help after a car accident for sure, they kept me up to date with everything that was happening on with my case. I had multiple people working on my said case and they were very professional and nice whenever they had called me and kept it very simple for me to understand what was actually going on. I'm extremely happy that I had found them and went with them to help me and I'm so thankful for them. 10/10 would recommend!

Silver Hunter

I am so glad I got in touch with Zinda! My car accident occurred just 4 days prior to moving, during the busiest week of the year at my job, and just a week before the quarantine was declared a new reality for all of us. Everyone at Zinda remained persistent, supportive, and most of all advocated for me throughout such a chaotic time. I’ll always be grateful for the care they took to make sure my health and well-being were taken care of. So super grateful to know that a split second mistake someone else made doesn’t have to dictate my life. Thanks!

Emily Miller

My experience with Zinda Law Group was better than expected. After an accident that totalled my car, I reached out and was paired with a wonderful attorney. She communicated frequently and responded to my calls and texts in a timely manner. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions. I was kept in the loop during every step of the process. I would call Zinda Law if I ever need this type of support again.

Caitlin Coburn

I had an excellent experience working with the attorneys at Zinda Law Group! They were knowledgeable, professional and patient. They walked me through every step of the long process of getting treatment after my car wreck and kept me updated with timeframes and next steps. I would absolutely recommend anyone working with them!

Natalie Staples

They helped me with so much! I had a dog bite happen 2019 and it was very heart breaking! This law group made everything so easy to help me through a rough time! John Rogers and Shane Eckert were very easy to talk to and open about if I needed to talk about frustrations I had with bills. Everything got closed before Christmas and I was so blessed! I highly recommend them no matter what! Thank you guys so much!

Morgan Makomaski

Zinda Law Group helped me with my personal injury case after an auto accident. I was hurt pretty badly and I wasn't sure which attorney to call, I looked at reviews for Zinda Law and called right away.Kaitlin Nares and her team were so responsive and helpful. Kaitlin called me right away and helped me navigate through a very difficult process and time in my life. Being hurt in a car accident changes you!!! My case settled for more than I thought it would, and a lot quicker. I know sometimes things are more complicated, but my case was settled in only 3 months after my accident. Mary-Catherine was also so helpful in making sure everything was finalized! I have referred two people who have recently been in auto accident because it's not IF, its WHEN these days... I usually don't write reviews unless I feel strongly about sharing my experience to help others! Thank you!!!

hannah kozloff

I was referred here by a family member. Our lawyer jason and his team did and amazing job. They kept me updated in everything made sure I understood what was going on. My son was hit by a van in the hospital jason came right over. He's awesome so much down to earth straight forward. I would recommend him and his firm to everyone and I have thank you zinda but most of all thank you Jason for being there for us for being a friend

Minnie 512atx

Zinda Law Group was recommended to me from another satisfied client and I certainly received excellent service. The attorneys and staff are very proactive with communication and I knew every step of the way what was happening on my case. I never felt pressured with decision making and they went above & beyond to answer questions with satifactory explanations. This is a very professional group of attorneys & support staff. In addition, they were willing to meet me at a location more convenient for me. I appreciated their concern for my time.

Melissa Nadlman

Could not speak highly enough of the firm. I was involved in my first accident and thankfully had Zinda Law Group supporting me through the scary time. Jono took care of me every step of the way. He made me feel like I was a priority through the entire process. A big thank you to Jono and the rest of the Zinda crew!

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Workers Compensation

In the state of Texas, employers are not required to, but have the option to, subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance plans. If your employer does possess workers’ compensation insurance, you will be unable to sue your employer in most cases, and any claims must be made through the workers’ compensation insurance. The workers’ compensation insurance may require you to use certain doctors within their coverage network and limit damages that can be sought by the employee. By subscribing to workers’ compensation insurance, employers avoid being held responsible for negligence, while employees do not have to prove negligence in order to file a claim.

When Can I Sue Outside Of Workers Compensation?

You may still be able to sue in order to pursue damages in addition to your workers’ compensation claim if you believe your accident was caused by a third party acting in a negligent manner, such as an employee of a different contractor, property owner, architect, or machinery manufacturer.

To make such a claim, you must be able to prove the third party acted in a negligent manner that caused your accident. This can include behavior such as disregarding safety rules, acting in an unsafe manner, failing to take proper precautions when using machinery, not paying adequate attention to tasks, or faulty product liability. However, your own contributory negligence in the accident, if applicable, can also impact your claim in such a suit.

Finally, if your employer does not subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance, you may be able to sue them in order to seek damages related to injuries suffered in a construction accident.

Common Construction Accidents include:

• Falls
• Electrocution
• Being struck by falling objects
• Being caught between two objects
• Burns
• Chemical Exposure Machinery or tool malfunctions, due to either poor maintenance or defect
• Improper or negligent use of machinery or tools by other employees

Proving Employer Negligence

When filing suit against an employer that is liable for damages caused by on the job accidents, negligence by the employer must be proven. An employer may have behaved in a negligent manner if one or more of the following behaviors led to your accident:

• Safety standards and requirements were not met or enforced
• Safety gear, such as helmets, harnesses, respirators, etc. were not provided or available
• Tools and machinery were not properly maintained
• Inadequate machine guards
• Allowing poorly trained or untrained employees to operate tools or equipment
• Improperly labeled chemicals
• OSHA Violations
• Safety gear was improperly or poorly maintained
• Other employees were allowed to behave in an unsafe manner, or contrary to safety regulations

Your Rights If Injured on a Construction Site

If you are injured on a construction site, you may have right to one or more of three main methods of claiming damages:

Workers Compensation

In Texas, workers’ compensation is optional, but if your employer has subscribed to workers’ compensation insurance, you have the right to make a claim in the event of a workplace accident, with no need to prove negligence, though you may be unable to sue your employer or hold them responsible for the accident.

Personal Injury Lawsuit

If your employer does not subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance, or if a third party contributed to your accident through negligence, you may be able to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. Negligence must be proven in this case.

Products Liability Lawsuit

If you were injured by a defective or malfunctioning tool or machine, you may be able to file a products liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the tool or machine at fault for your accident.

Depending on the specifics of your case, there may also be other avenues to pursue a claim for damages after a construction site accident, such as a claim against the property owner or architect.

OUR EL PASO CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LAWYERS CAN HELP

If you or a loved one was harmed on a construction site from someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation. The construction injury lawyers at Zinda Law Group can help you seek the maximum payout for your injuries or loss.

To get started with your claim, call Zinda Law Group at (888) 281-6991 to receive your free consultation with our experienced construction accident attorneys.