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Construction sites are high-risk work environments where accidents can occur despite strict safety protocols. For workers in Texas, understanding their legal rights and the process of addressing construction accident claims is vital for obtaining compensation and ensuring their well-being. By learning about common accident causes, legal protections, and key steps to take after an incident, workers ...

Construction sites are considered to be one of the most hazardous workplaces, with a high risk of accidents and injuries. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 20% of all workplace fatalities occur in the construction industry. Additionally, construction workers are also at a higher risk of non-fatal injuries compared to other occupations. MR.LAW ...

If suffer an injury while on the job in Texas, whether you work in construction or inside an office, you generally qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, which are designed to cover medical expenses, some of your lost wages, and help you return to work or even provide lifetime income benefits if a workplace accident results in total disability. However, workers’ comp benefits have certain ...

What Are Construction’s “Fatal Four?” Every year, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) gathers statistics about workplace accidents. The federal agency then uses these statistics to make safety guidelines and reduce future accidents. Year after year, OSHA identifies the construction industry as one of the most dangerous for workers. In 2018, ...