Construction Accident Injuries and Their Impact on Texas Workers

The injuries that you, as a Texas construction worker, are at risk for boggle the mind. Being burned, crushed or electrocuted are common occupational hazards, and though you work in a dangerous job, it is a job that comes with the satisfaction of working hard and making money for your family. An injury can stop you from performing your job, from earning the money you and your family so desperately need. If you have been injured in one of the following ways you are not alone:

• Burned (chemical and electrical)
• Injured back (caused by repetitive motions or a trauma)
• Crush injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Head trauma
• Cut
• Sprained or strained muscles
• Broken arm, leg, hand, foot, hip, collarbone or pelvis
• Illness due to exposure to hazardous materials

The Impact of a Texas Construction Accident Lasts Long After the Initial Injury

Each year thousands of Texas construction workers are injured while at work. While some are able to recover from their injuries, others are forever changed. Many of the above injuries can make it impossible for the worker to return to their job, or to any job. Too many times the accident could have been avoided. A foreman, contractor or the owner of the construction company could have taken steps to prevent your injury, but they didn't. Perhaps your boss puts more value on finishing a job quickly than on the safety of his workers. This is an all too common practice in Texas, and you can and should be compensated for losses caused by an unsafe working environment.

Who Should Pay for Your Medical Care, Lost Wages?

Texas construction workers who are injured on the job too often find themselves hurt, out of work and without the money they need to pay their medical bills. Without an income, the impact of your on the job accident starts to effect every aspect of your life. Bills start to pile up and as you struggle to recover, to get back to work, a feeling of hopelessness sets in. As Dallas construction accident attorneys we know that you want to work, to pay bills, but are unable to due to your injury. You need help, and you don't need it now, you need it yesterday.

Time is of the essence. Please contact an experienced, compassionate attorney at Guajardo & Marks for your free consultation. We are ready and able to get you the money you need to recover from your injuries. Call today. 1.877.290.1382.