- April 30, 2025
- Construction Injury
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, is here to help you if you have been injured on a work site, whether you were a worker or a pedestrian passing by.
Staying Safe Around Construction Sites
Construction jobs can include many different tasks, and each industry will have specific regulations in place in order to keep both workers and civilians safe. Your supervisor should stay up to date on the appropriate rules and regulations in order to keep the job site safe. If you notice any unsafe conditions or machinery that has not been properly maintained, you should report it to your supervisors, and always remember that anyone should be able to exercise their “stop work” authority when unsafe operations or conditions are present.
As a visitor or passerby, look for construction signs warning of activity or potentially dangerous conditions. Companies in control of work sites are generally expected to give adequate warning of their activities and any potentially unsafe conditions, and they should only allow drivers with adequate training to operate construction vehicles or machinery. Their failure to do so could potentially be devastating for not only those on the construction site, but others who are nearby as well.
What To Do If You Have Been Injured
Since jobs in the construction industry can vary, the potential for injury varies quite a lot as well. Residential jobs could involve setting up electrical wires, installing flooring, adding drywall, and more. A person could be electrocuted if proper procedures are not followed. There is also the potential of falling from ladders and other large heights, being injured by debris, or developing lung disease after years of exposure to toxic fumes.
If you have been injured on the job, make sure to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Unfortunately, some injuries may not show up immediately after the injury. It is important to have proper documentation so that the health condition can be traced back to this initial event. Make sure that you also file your claim to your supervisor. After this, schedule a free consultation with our team to learn more about your next steps.
Schedule A Free Consultation With Our Team
Have you or a loved one been injured on a construction site? Find out how the team at Crain Brogdon LLP can help you by scheduling a free consultation. Call our Dallas, TX, team today at 214-522-9404.
Attorney Quentin Brogdon
Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]
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