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Construction Accident in El Paso, Texas

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Construction Accident Claims in El Paso, Texas

Construction Accident cases are among the most common personal injury claims in the El Paso area. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident in El Paso or the surrounding El Paso County area, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages under Texas law.

El Paso residents frequently travel on I-10, US-54, US-85, and other major corridors in El Paso County. If you are injured, major treatment facilities include University Medical Center of El Paso and Del Sol Medical Center. Personal injury lawsuits are filed in El Paso County District Court.

Average Construction Accident Settlement in El Paso

Severity Level	Typical Settlement Range
Minor Injury	$25,000 – $75,000
Moderate Injury	$100,000 – $500,000
Severe / Catastrophic	$500,000 – $3,000,000+

Statute of Limitations

2 years from the date of the accident

Comparative Fault

51% Bar Rule

Texas Law: Construction Accident in El Paso

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.

Common Injuries from Construction Accidents in El Paso

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+

FAQ: Construction Accident in El Paso

Construction Accident settlements in El Paso follow the same Texas state law that applies statewide. 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 wo... Settlements in El Paso County may be influenced by local jury tendencies. Our free AI estimator provides a personalized range.

The statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of the accident (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003). Do not delay — evidence can be lost and witnesses' memories fade.

Construction Accident lawsuits in El Paso are filed in El Paso County District Court. The specific court depends on the amount in controversy and jurisdictional factors.

Major treatment facilities in El Paso include University Medical Center of El Paso, Del Sol Medical Center, Las Palmas Medical Center. Seek immediate medical attention after any accident — delays in treatment can harm both your health and your legal claim.