Were you or a family member injured on a construction site in Dallas, Texas? Contact us today at (469) 300-5046 to learn how our team at Omar Khawaja Personal Injury Lawyers can fight for you. An experienced Dallas construction accident lawyer can help you maximize your compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and more.
Our attorneys bring over 100 years of combined experience to the negotiating table. We’re fierce advocates for our clients–and it shows. We’ve successfully recovered over $100 million in settlements and verdicts.
Why Choose Omar Khawaja Personal Injury Lawyers for Legal Assistance After a Construction Accident in Dallas, TX?
Our Dallas personal injury attorneys at Omar Khawaja Personal Injury Lawyers have the experience, resources, and skills to help you get the money you need after a workplace injury. For our success, we’ve been recognized with over 640 five-star Google ratings from our clients.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed after an injury. You may not know where to turn for help. When you choose our Dallas construction accident attorneys, you’re hiring a firm that puts clients first. We know what you’re up against, we know the pressures you may be facing, and we’re committed to helping you get the top-dollar results you deserve after a construction accident.
Whether you’re dealing with insurance, your employer, or a defense team, count on us to handle any issues that arise. Contact us today to get started.
How Common Are Construction Accidents in Texas?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 167,000 construction workers were injured nationwide during 2024 alone. In Texas, 130 fatalities in the construction and extraction industries were reported in 2024.
Texas consistently ranks among the states with the highest number of construction-related fatalities each year, largely due to its large workforce and ongoing commercial and residential development. These numbers highlight the serious risks construction workers face daily and the importance of strong safety standards and accountability when accidents occur.
Understanding Your Options for Recovering Compensation After a Construction Accident in Dallas
Most states require that employers carry workers’ compensation insurance. Texas is different. In Texas, employers have the option of purchasing workers’ compensation, but they aren’t strictly required to offer workers’ comp.
If your employer does have workers’ compensation, you will file a claim with their insurance carrier. Our attorneys can help with the process. In this situation, your employer is protected against lawsuits. You are limited to workers’ compensation if your employer both carried workers’ comp and was responsible for your injuries.
You have the option of filing a personal injury lawsuit for damages in two situations:
- Your employer did not carry workers’ compensation
- A third party was responsible for your injuries, regardless of your employer’s choice
You deserve every dollar that’s available. Our attorneys can help you identify all sources of compensation. We’ll review your case for free. All you have to do is call for a free consultation today.
What is My Dallas Construction Accident Case Worth?
As is true with any personal injury case, the amount you recover depends on the unique facts of your case.
Your workers’ compensation benefits will depend on:
- Your average weekly wages before the disability
- Whether your disability is temporary or permanent
- The nature of the disability itself
- Whether you can earn any income during recovery, and how much
- The length of your recovery period
- The extent of your impairment after you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI)
The amount of your workers’ compensation check is limited by Texas state law. In 2026, you’re limited to $1,271 per week regardless of your prior earnings history.
If you’re entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit, you can seek compensation to cover any loss you’ve suffered. That includes financial and non-financial losses.
What Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Available to Construction Accident Victims in Dallas?
Workers’ compensation benefits include:
- Medical expenses
- Disability benefits, or cash benefits to replace a portion of your lost income
- Death benefits and funeral expenses
Any medical expense should be covered if you follow the rules.
Your disability benefits depend on the type of disability you’re dealing with, and may include:
- Temporary income benefits (TIBs), which cover part of your income if your earnings are reduced for at least seven days
- Impairment income benefits (IIBs) for injuries impacting the body as a whole
- Supplemental income benefits (SIBs) to cover part of your income if your earnings remain reduced after you’ve exhausted IIBs
- Lifetime income benefits (LIBs) for permanent and severe injuries
You’re entitled to these disability benefits if:
- You were an employee of a Texas employer
- Your employer had workers’ compensation insurance
- You were injured because of something work-related
Your employer must provide you with notice about their workers’ compensation coverage decision.
What Types of Damages Are Available in Texas Personal Injury Cases?
If you have the right to file a personal injury claim, you can seek compensation for economic damages and non-economic damages.
Common examples include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost job benefits
- Lost future earning potential
- Rehabilitation
- Pain, suffering and mental trauma
- PTSD
- Diminished quality of life
- Physical disfigurement
- Scarring
- Chronic pain
As the victim, you’ll be required to prove the specific losses you have suffered.
Can Texas Shared Fault Laws Impact the Availability of Compensation After a Construction Accident in Dallas?
Texas’s modified comparative negligence rules do not impact the availability of workers’ compensation benefits. Unless you intentionally hurt yourself, you can still claim workers’ compensation if you share blame for the accident.
In the personal injury context, your damages are reduced to account for your share of fault. You lose your right to recover any damages if your share of blame is greater than 50%.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer to Handle a Construction Accident Claim in Texas?
Most personal injury law firms in Texas take cases on a contingency fee basis. You can hire Omar Khawaja Personal Injury Lawyers without any initial costs. You instead agree to allow us to deduct our fees from your settlement or verdict.
Our Attorneys Will Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Construction Accident Injuries
In the construction industry, you’re vulnerable to any type of physical injury, including:
- Broken bones
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Nerve damage
- Burns
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Amputations and loss of hands, feet or limbs
- Paralysis
- Catastrophic injuries
- Fatal injuries and wrongful death
With decades of experience, our attorneys have the tools to fight for you regardless of the nature of your injuries. Contact us today to arrange a free case evaluation to learn more about how we can help.
What Are Some of the Leading Causes of Construction Accidents in Dallas?
Construction accidents occur for many different reasons. Most of the time, they involve human error, or negligence.
Some common causes of construction accidents include:
- Ignoring federal or state safety rules
- Missing safety equipment
- Lack of proper fall protection and fall prevention training
- Damaged electrical wiring
- Exposure to toxic materials
- Failure to maintain work equipment and machinery in a safe condition
- Ignoring safety inspection requirements
- Failure to properly train or supervise workers
- Communication failures
- Dangerous property conditions
- Missing guardrails
Our attorneys will review all of the evidence to identify the cause of your injuries. Determining the cause of the accident is important because it will lead us to the responsible party. Once we know who is responsible, we can help you hold them accountable.
Our Attorneys Handle Any Type of Construction Accident Case
Construction sites are complex, and accidents can happen in all different ways.
Our attorneys represent clients in all different types of situations, including:
- Scaffolding falls or collapses
- Demolition accidents
- Accidents involving forklifts, cranes, and heavy machinery
- Accidents involving falling objects
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Falls from heights
- Fires
- Explosions
- Electrocutions or electric shock
- Excavation accidents
- Trenching accidents
- Nail gun accidents
- Welding accidents
Regardless of how you were hurt, it’s always a good idea to seek legal advice.
How Long Do I Have to Seek Compensation After a Construction Accident in Texas?
The time for taking legal action is always limited after an accident. Starting from the date of the accident, you have 30 days to tell your employer what happened. You have one year from the date of the injury to file a form called “Employee’s Claim for Compensation for a Work-Related Injury or Occupational Disease”.
The statute of limitations in personal injury cases gives you two years to file a lawsuit demanding compensation.
Contact an Experienced Dallas Construction Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
Because your consultation is entirely free of charge, it never hurts to consult an experienced Dallas construction accident attorney after a workplace injury. Call Omar Khawaja Personal Injury Lawyers today to learn about your legal right to compensation.