Round Rock Construction Accident Lawyer: Protecting Construction Workers
Construction is dangerous work. Falls, electrocution, struck-by incidents, caught-in hazards, and equipment accidents injure and kill construction workers. Round Rock’s explosive growth has spawned constant construction projects—new commercial developments, infrastructure expansion, and residential construction. This activity creates employment opportunities but also exposes workers to serious injury risk.
McFarlane Law represents injured construction workers. We pursue workers’ compensation benefits and third-party negligence claims against general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment suppliers, and manufacturers. We maximize recovery for construction workers’ catastrophic injuries.
Common Construction Accident Types
- Falls: Falls from heights cause traumatic injuries, spinal cord damage, and death. Inadequate fall protection, defective equipment, and unsafe scaffolding cause falls.
- Electrocution: Contact with electrical lines, faulty equipment, and inadequate grounding cause electrocution injuries.
- Struck-By Incidents: Falling objects, equipment accidents, and vehicle collisions strike workers causing crush injuries.
- Caught-In Hazards: Trenches collapse, machinery catches clothing and limbs, and equipment causes crush injuries.
- Amputation Injuries: Power tools and machinery sever fingers, hands, and limbs.
- Burn Injuries: Explosions, fire, and thermal contact cause severe burns requiring extensive treatment.
- Chemical Exposure: Inadequate protective equipment and improper handling cause chemical burns and poisoning.
OSHA Violations and Negligence
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets mandatory safety standards for construction. Contractors must provide fall protection, scaffold standards, electrical safety, and other protections. OSHA violations establish negligence in civil lawsuits. When construction companies ignore OSHA requirements and workers are injured, those safety violations provide strong evidence of negligence.
Contractor and Subcontractor Liability
Construction accidents often involve multiple contractors and subcontractors. General contractors hire subcontractors to perform specific work. Subcontractors hire their own workers. When an accident occurs, liability may extend to:
- The injured worker’s direct employer (workers’ compensation)
- The general contractor (who controls the job site)
- Other subcontractors (whose negligence contributed to the injury)
- Equipment suppliers or manufacturers (defective equipment)
- Property owners (inadequate site conditions)
Construction Accident Damages
Construction accident damages include:
- Medical expenses and lifetime care (construction injuries often require permanent ongoing treatment)
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity (construction workers often cannot return to construction after severe injuries)
- Pain and suffering
- Physical impairment and permanent disability
- Loss of enjoyment of life (inability to participate in physical activities)
- Mental anguish and PTSD from the accident
- Disfigurement and scarring
Why McFarlane Law for Construction Accidents
Construction Expertise: We understand construction processes, hazards, and OSHA standards. We identify violations and establish negligence.
Multi-Party Litigation: We navigate complex construction accident cases involving multiple contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
OSHA Investigation Coordination: We coordinate with OSHA investigations to obtain regulatory findings that establish negligence.
Maximum Recovery: We pursue both workers’ compensation and third-party claims to maximize recovery.
No Fee Unless You Win: We work on contingency basis.
Contact McFarlane Law After a Construction Accident
If you’ve been injured in a construction accident in Round Rock or Central Texas, contact McFarlane Law immediately. We’ll pursue full recovery through workers’ compensation and third-party claims. Your future is our fight.
McFarlane Law – Your Future. Our Fight.
—Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be held liable for a construction accident injury in Round Rock?
Construction accident liability may extend to: the general contractor (responsible for overall site safety under OSHA standards), subcontractors (responsible for their workers and equipment), the property owner (if dangerous site conditions were known), equipment manufacturers (if defective machinery contributed), engineering and design firms (if design errors created hazards), and staffing agencies (if improperly trained workers were placed on site). Multiple defendants mean multiple insurance policies and higher combined recovery potential.
Can I file a personal injury lawsuit even if I received workers’ compensation?
Yes—if third parties (not your employer or co-workers) contributed to your construction accident. Workers’ comp covers injuries caused by your employer, but personal injury lawsuits against third parties—equipment manufacturers, subcontractors, property owners—are entirely separate. This is called a ‘dual recovery’ strategy. Workers’ comp pays medical and wage benefits quickly while the third-party lawsuit pursues full damages including pain and suffering and future lost earning capacity. McFarlane Law pursues both tracks simultaneously.
What are the most common causes of construction accidents in Round Rock?
OSHA’s ‘Fatal Four’ account for over 60% of construction fatalities nationally: falls (38.7% of deaths), struck-by object accidents (9.4%), electrocution (8.3%), and caught-in/between accidents (7.3%). In Round Rock, active construction on I-35, SH-79, and major commercial development sites creates elevated risk. Scaffolding collapses, defective equipment, improperly guarded excavations, and inadequate fall protection are recurring causes. OSHA standards establish the safety baseline—violations prove negligence.
How long do I have to file a construction accident claim in Texas?
The standard Texas statute of limitations for personal injury is two years from the date of the accident. Product liability claims against equipment manufacturers follow the same two-year rule. Claims against government entities (TxDOT construction zones, city projects) require a six-month notice of claim. Wrongful death claims also carry a two-year limitations period from the date of death. Do not delay—construction site evidence is altered quickly as work continues, and witnesses’ memories fade. Contact McFarlane Law immediately.