Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in Texas, with falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between accidents — known as the "Fatal Four" — causing the majority of worker fatalities. Texas construction workers often have claims against multiple parties, creating complex but potentially high-value cases. The state's booming construction industry, fueled by population growth in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, means tens of thousands of workers are exposed to serious hazards daily.
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in Texas, with falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between accidents — known as the "Fatal Four" — causing the majority of worker fatalities. Texas construction workers often have claims against multiple parties, creating complex but potentially high-value cases. The state's booming construction industry, fueled by population growth in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, means tens of thousands of workers are exposed to serious hazards daily.
Multi-party liability is what makes Texas construction accident cases distinctive. In addition to a claim against your direct employer (if they are a workers' comp non-subscriber), you may have claims against the general contractor, subcontractors, the property owner, equipment manufacturers, and third-party service providers. Each additional liable party brings additional insurance coverage, increasing your total potential recovery.
OSHA regulations apply to every construction site in Texas and establish specific safety standards for fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, electrical work, personal protective equipment, and hazard communication. Violations of OSHA standards are admissible evidence of negligence in Texas civil proceedings and can significantly strengthen your case. OSHA citation records are public and can be obtained to show a pattern of safety violations.
Under Chapter 95 of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code, property owners have limited liability for contractor injuries unless they (1) exercised or retained some control over the manner in which the work was performed, and (2) had actual knowledge of a dangerous condition and failed to adequately warn. This statute can protect property owners but does not shield general contractors who directed the day-to-day work. Premises defects (unsafe conditions on the site itself) may also create property owner liability outside Chapter 95.
Based on analysis of Texas verdict and settlement data.
| Severity | Medical Costs | Lost Wages | Pain & Suffering | Total Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor | $5,000 – $20,000 | $3,000 – $15,000 | $15,000 – $50,000 | $25,000 – $75,000 |
| Moderate | $20,000 – $100,000 | $15,000 – $75,000 | $50,000 – $300,000 | $100,000 – $500,000 |
| Severe | $100,000 – $500,000 | $75,000 – $300,000 | $300,000 – $2,000,000 | $500,000 – $3,000,000+ |
Ranges based on publicly available Texas verdict and settlement data. Actual outcomes depend on specific case facts.
Construction accident claims involve workers' comp (subscriber employers), non-subscriber lawsuits, and third-party negligence claims. The two-year statute of limitations (§ 16.003) applies. OSHA regulations are admissible as evidence of the applicable standard of care. Chapter 95 limits property owner liability to situations where the owner exercised control over the work and had actual knowledge of a dangerous condition. Comparative fault (Chapter 33) applies. Many construction employers are workers' comp non-subscribers, opening the door to civil lawsuits with stripped defenses.
Statute of Limitations
2 years from the date of the accident
Comparative Fault
51% Bar Rule
Damage Caps
No Cap on Compensatory
Broken Bones (Fractures)
$15,000 – $150,000
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
$100,000 – $5,000,000+
Spinal Cord Injury
$250,000 – $10,000,000+
Burns
$25,000 – $500,000+
Amputation
$250,000 – $5,000,000+
Wrongful Death Damages
$500,000 – $10,000,000+
Back Injury
$15,000 – $250,000+
Knee Injury
$25,000 – $200,000
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