Category: Construction Injury

Falls from heights, heavy equipment strikes, electrical injuries, and trench collapses account for a large share of construction injuries across Dallas. Many workers want to know the common causes of construction accidents in Dallas so they can recognize hazards and protect their rights after an incident. Workers may have options beyond workers’ compensation, especially when […]

Construction site injuries that result from third-party negligence, such as a general contractor failing to secure a scaffold or a subcontractor leaving live wires exposed, may provide grounds for a personal injury lawsuit beyond standard workers’ compensation claims. While job sites are inherently dangerous, Texas law recognizes that workers should not have to face preventable […]

It goes without saying that anyone can get hurt in practically any situation. Accidents can occur at any given time, and some environments are more dangerous than others. When it comes to fields of work, industries such as Oil & Gas and construction often involve working with potentially dangerous or hazardous equipment and materials on […]

Construction work encompasses a wide range of jobs, from road work to roofing and many other tasks in between. While there are standards in place that should keep you safe on the job, accidents can happen that can harm you and put you out of work. The team at Crain Brogdon LLP in Dallas, TX, […]

Every industry comes with its own unique characteristics. While some may require a vast knowledge of drilling practices, others may require workers to work with hazardous chemicals, electricity, or other products or environments. With respect to construction work, in particular, there are several areas and opportunities for something to go wrong and lead to an […]

Whether you are taking a stroll through the neighborhood as a pedestrian or performing your routine work duties, there is always potential for accidents to occur and for one or more individuals to become injured in the process. In an ideal world this might not be the case, but with so many contributing elements and […]

Whether you are performing your job or simply walking to get from one place to another, you have an expectation to achieve your goal without fear of harm (i.e. performing necessary job duties or getting to your destination, respectively). Though this may be true for several individuals, many others might not relate due to the […]