Construction sites are dangerous places to work. Although the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) reports that workplace fatalities have decreased overall since its inception in 1970, a significant percentage of those fatalities occur on construction sites. OSHA has identified the “Fatal Four” – the list of...

Construction is among the most dangerous industries in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, slips, trips, and falls accounted for 21,400 injuries among construction workers in a recent year. Fortunately, if you’ve been hurt in a Texas construction accident, you may be eligible...

Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments, and one of the prevalent dangers workers face is the risk of electrocution. Electrocution accidents can result in severe injuries or fatalities, making it vital to understand the common causes of such incidents on Texas construction sites in order to prevent or avoid them. 

Accidents happen every day – everywhere. However, some places and industries have proven riskier than others. With very heavy machinery and often high heights, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous. Accidents that occur at a construction site often result in catastrophic injuries or even death. These accidents can happen...

Sometimes a general contractor will hire an independent subcontractor for a construction job. If the independent subcontractor has an employee who is injured on the job, it begs the question of from whom the employee can recover for damages. Is it the general contractor’s liability? Does a general contractor on a construction...