Industrial accidents and injuries account for over 1,000 deaths every year due to serious safety concerns on industrial and construction sites. More than 7 million people in the United Sates work in these type of industries.

The laws governing industrial and construction accident injuries in the state of Texas are very complex and feature a variety of technicalities. Simply due to the complex nature of this area of law, you will need the help of an experienced attorney to receive fair compensation for your injury.

Industrial and construction accidents are particularly tricky for you to win without the help of an experienced injury attorney, partly because companies have become so good at manipulating the system. Many projects will have multiple contractors and subcontractors working in unison. While the obvious reason for this arrangement is due to the fact that different firms specialize in different tasks, the more devious aspect is that these companies think they can absolve themselves from any liability by using independent contractors rather than employees.

Why are Texas industrial accident laws so complex? Largely due to tort reform measures that were passed some time ago. These measures have effectively resulted in two sets of laws which dictate your rights as a worker.

• Injuries in the workplace that are covered by Workers’ Compensation insurance
• Injuries in the workplace that are not covered by Workers’ Compensation insurance

Your rights will substantially differ depending on your employer's status. This status will also determine the type of attorney that you will need, any potential limits or caps on the compensation you can recover, the specific strategies your attorney can use in representing you and establishing your employer's liability, who may be a recipient of any compensation, and several other important items.

Have you been a victim of an industrial or construction accident? If so, call me so I can help determine what fair compensation is due for your injury.