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Every year, thousands of construction workers in Texas face life-changing injuries on some of the most dangerous jobsites in the country. A single moment, like a fall from scaffolding, a crane malfunction, or a trench collapse, can end a career, devastate a family, and alter the course of a life forever. These accidents don’t just happen; they often result from someone’s negligence, ignored safety protocols, or defective equipment. If you’ve suffered a serious injury on a Dallas jobsite, you deserve justice and the compensation needed to rebuild your life.
As a leading Dallas construction accident lawyer, Kherkher Garcia LLP has spent more than 30 years fighting for injured workers and their families across Texas. We have extensive experience handling complex third-party construction accident claims and catastrophic injury cases, helping clients recover from devastating losses and hold negligent parties accountable.
Dallas is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S., with constant development, new infrastructure projects, and commercial construction reshaping the landscape. But all that growth comes with serious risk. More active construction sites mean more chances for workers to get hurt or killed.
Construction is still one of the nation’s most dangerous industries. The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary shows 5,283 workers died on the job in the United States, and construction accounted for the most fatalities of any industry sector, with 1,075 deaths. Falls, electrocutions, and workers getting struck by equipment caused most of these tragedies, with many being preventable with proper safety measures.
The danger extends beyond those working on the sites. Construction accidents impact a wide range of people, including:
The truth is that many construction accidents in Texas could be prevented with proper supervision, health and safety compliance, and consistent enforcement of safety standards. No worker should have to put their life on the line because a company valued profit more than protection. When contractors or property owners disregard safety rules or neglect their duty to keep worksites secure, they can and should be held responsible for the injuries they cause.
As dedicated Dallas construction accident lawyers, Kherkher Garcia steps forward to protect your rights and fight for the justice and compensation you rightfully deserve.
Construction sites bring together a combination of heavy machinery, elevated work areas, and multiple contractors. This creates an environment where one mistake can have devastating consequences. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, based on OSHA’s (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) “Fatal Four” classification, the leading causes of construction fatalities include falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between accidents. However, Dallas construction sites also face additional hazards such as crane collapses, trench cave-ins, equipment malfunctions, and fires or explosions. The tragic reality is that many of these incidents are preventable through rigorous safety protocols, proper training, and consistent regulatory enforcement.
Falls remain the number one cause of construction fatalities. Workers may fall from scaffolds, ladders, roofs, or platforms without proper guardrails or harnesses. These accidents frequently result from employers failing to provide fall protection equipment or ignoring basic OSHA requirements.
Workers get hit by moving vehicles, cranes, falling tools, or flying debris when there is a lack of oversight. When companies don’t communicate dangers clearly or set up safe work zones, they’re basically asking for these accidents to happen, even though they’re completely preventable.
Faulty wiring, ungrounded tools, or contact with live power lines can cause fatal electrocutions, especially on unfinished sites or during demolition work. Many of these tragedies happen when contractors fail to locate underground utilities or properly lockout and tag electrical systems before work begins.
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Workers get crushed or trapped between machinery, collapsing trenches, or unstable walls when trench support falls short or excavation work isn’t done safely. This happens most often when employers skip mandatory safety inspections or fail to install protective systems like trench boxes and proper shoring.
Dallas’s skyline relies heavily on cranes and excavators, but improper rigging or mechanical failure can lead to devastating injuries. Insufficient operator training, lack of regular equipment inspections, and poor load calculations contribute to many of these catastrophic accidents.
Gas leaks, chemical vapors, or welding sparks may ignite, causing severe burns or fatal injuries. These incidents often stem from inadequate ventilation, improper storage of flammable materials, and failure to monitor air quality in confined spaces or enclosed work areas.
Improper assembly, overloading, or unstable ground conditions can cause scaffolding failures, endangering everyone nearby. Rushed construction schedules and untrained workers assembling complex scaffolding systems without proper supervision create deadly conditions that violate both OSHA standards and basic engineering principles.
Determining liability is complex because construction sites often involve multiple parties with different legal protections and claim options. While some employees may be limited to workers’ compensation benefits, others, such as contractors, vendors, or site visitors, may have the right to pursue personal injury claims against negligent parties. Additionally, employees who work for nonsubscriber employers may not have access to any workers’ compensation benefits.
When investigating your case, we identify every party whose negligence contributed to your injuries, which may include:
Each party can be held liable based on their role, contract terms, and site control. We investigate every angle to make sure no negligent party walks away unpunished.
Under Texas Labor Code Section 417.001, injured employees or their beneficiaries may recover damages from a negligent third party responsible for a workplace injury or death while still retaining their right to workers’ compensation benefits.
What does this mean for you? You may be able to pursue workers’ compensation and file a third-party lawsuit at the same time. If anyone besides your employer, such as a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner, caused or contributed to your accident, you have the legal right to file an additional claim seeking far more compensation than workers’ comp benefits allow.
Consider these common scenarios where third-party liability arises:
This distinction is critical because third-party construction claims deliver significantly more compensation. Workers’ compensation only covers medical bills and partial lost wages. A third-party lawsuit recovers full damages for pain and suffering, lost earning capacity, complete medical expenses, and emotional distress.
Construction injuries range from mild to catastrophic, often requiring extensive rehabilitation and long-term medical care. Common examples of these life-altering injuries include:
These injuries frequently result in lifelong disability, emotional trauma, and financial hardship for victims and their families.
Our trial lawyers will go the distance against corporations and insurance companies to win the maximum compensation in your case.
We stand ready to fight for you against the injustices caused by negligent actions throughout the state of Texas and across the Nation.
Proving negligence means demonstrating that someone failed to meet a legal duty of care, and that failure directly caused your injury. In Texas, this requires establishing four key elements:
Building a compelling case requires gathering critical evidence that proves negligence and establishes liability. This includes OSHA violation reports, site safety documentation, photographs and video footage, witness statements, equipment inspection records, maintenance logs, incident reports, safety meeting minutes, and expert testimony from qualified construction engineers or safety specialists.
Our Dallas construction accident lawyers meticulously collect and preserve this evidence to build the strongest possible case for your compensation.
Victims of construction accidents may recover both economic and non-economic damages depending on the severity of the injury and the responsible party’s conduct, including compensation for:
In rare cases, if the at-fault party acted with gross negligence or willful disregard for safety, punitive damages may also be awarded to punish the at-fault party and deter future misconduct.
Time is critical in any construction injury claim. Under Texas Labor Code Section 409.003, an injured employee (or their representative) must file a claim for compensation within one year of the date of injury or discovery of an occupational illness. However, third-party lawsuits are subject to the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code, which typically allows two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim.
Missing these deadlines can permanently bar recovery, so immediate legal consultation is essential. Our firm ensures every procedural step is met, protecting your rights and maximizing your case’s success.
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A qualified Dallas construction accident lawyer can differentiate between a denied claim and full compensation. Our firm handles every detail so you can focus on recovery by:
Our goal is to make your recovery as seamless and successful as possible while holding negligent parties fully accountable.
At Kherkher Garcia LLP, we bring decades of experience representing victims in catastrophic injury and construction accident cases throughout Texas. We’ve gone head-to-head with major corporations, powerful insurance carriers, and negligent contractors, securing significant victories for our clients. When you choose us, you gain:
We’re not just advocates. We’re trial lawyers who fight for justice, accountability, and the future you deserve.
If you were hurt on a Dallas construction site, you deserve answers and a clear path toward recovery. The Dallas construction accident lawyers at Kherkher Garcia LLP are ready to protect your rights, investigate every detail of your case, and demand the justice you deserve under Texas law.
Call 713-333-1030 or complete our online form for a free consultation today. Let our team help you rebuild your life and secure the compensation you need to move forward with confidence.
Steve Kherkher is passionate about serving his clients. He has dedicated his life to championing the rights of those who have experienced catastrophic injury due to negligence.
Steve Kherkher, along with Trial Lawyer Jesus Garcia, founded Kherkher Garcia, and under their leadership, the firm achieved unprecedented success within its first three years.
With a career spanning over 35 years, Steve’s tireless pursuit of justice for his clients has earned him national recognition and numerous accolades as an exemplary trial attorney.
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Yes, but with limits. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, workers’ compensation is a state-regulated insurance program that covers medical treatment and part of lost wages for on-the-job injuries, but it does not prevent lawsuits against third parties who caused the injury.
Independent contractors may still have the right to sue if another party’s negligence caused their injuries. Texas law allows independent workers to pursue claims against property owners, contractors, or manufacturers whose unsafe practices led to harm.
Most cases resolve within 6–18 months, depending on complexity, injury severity, and whether litigation is necessary. Cases involving severe or permanent injuries may take longer if expert testimony and medical documentation are required.
Key evidence includes accident reports, OSHA citations, photos, witness statements, medical records, and employment contracts showing work responsibilities or site control.
Many cases settle before trial, but if insurers deny liability or undervalue your claim, we’re prepared to take your case to court to secure full compensation.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorneys Steve Kherkher and Jesus Garcia Jr., who have more than 50 years of combined legal experience championing the rights of those who have experienced catastrophic injury due to negligence.
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