Austin Construction Accident Lawyer

A serious construction site injury can leave you dealing with pain, missed work, medical bills, and pressure from employers or insurance companies. You may not know whether to file for workers’ compensation, bring a claim against another company, or wait until doctors know the full extent of your injury.

After a fall, equipment injury, trench collapse, electric shock, or being struck by an object, an Austin construction accident lawyer can help you find out who may be legally responsible. For a free case evaluation with Marc Chavez Law Firm, please contact us online or call (512) 337-9774.

Why Marc Chavez Law Firm?

At Marc Chavez Law Firm, we work to make the legal process clearer for injured people and their families. Our goal is to identify the responsible parties, protect evidence, deal with insurance companies, and prepare each case with the care it deserves.

Marc Chavez’s background as a former prosecutor helps our work on injury cases because strong preparation depends on evidence, witness credibility, and clear presentation. Prosecutors must test facts, spot weak points, and explain events in a way that makes sense to regular people. We use that same approach when reviewing construction records, questioning defense arguments, and preparing claims for settlement or trial.

Marc was named a Rising Star earlier in his career and has been named a Super Lawyer for the last four years. That recognition reflects the preparation and courtroom focus we bring to clients who need steady help after a serious injury.

Why Construction Injury Claims Can Get Complicated

Construction sites often have many companies working at once. A general contractor may control the schedule, a subcontractor may control the crew, another company may own the equipment, and a property owner may be aware of unsafe conditions. When someone gets hurt, each party may try to shift blame, and an Austin construction accident lawyer at Marc Chavez Law Firm can help identify who is truly responsible.

The key issue is not only whether the injury happened at work. The bigger issue is who caused the danger, who controlled the work area, and who had the power to fix the problem before someone was harmed.

Common construction injury claims may involve:

• Workers’ compensation claims: These may provide medical and income benefits if the employer carried coverage.
• Non-subscriber claims: These may apply when a Texas employer did not carry workers’ compensation insurance.
• Third-party claims: These may involve contractors, subcontractors, drivers, equipment companies, or property owners.
• Wrongful death claims: These may help certain family members after a fatal construction injury.

Texas Laws That May Affect Your Case

Texas law affects what happens after a work injury. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. That deadline can pass quickly when a person is still being treated, missing work, and trying to recover.

Workers’ compensation is another major issue. Under Texas Labor Code § 408.001, workers’ compensation is usually the only claim against a covered employer, unless a narrow exception applies. Even so, an injured worker may still have a claim against another company that helped cause the injury.

Austin Details That Can Matter

Austin construction cases often involve city permits, inspections, fast-moving projects, and several layers of contractors. City permit and inspection records may help show who pulled permits, what work was approved, whether inspections were passed, and whether earlier problems were noted.

Civil lawsuits in Travis County are often handled through the Travis County civil court system. The Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility’s local filing rules, court schedules, mediation practices, and discovery deadlines can affect how a case moves. Serious workplace injuries may also involve OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and the Austin Area Office of OSHA serves workers and employers in this region.

That local paper trail can matter. An Austin construction accident attorney at our firm will combine job site evidence, permit records, safety rules, and court filings into a single, clear claim.

Evidence You Should Protect Early

Construction sites change quickly. A broken ladder may be thrown away, a trench may be filled, a guardrail may be replaced, or a crew may move to another job. Early evidence can make a real difference. That’s why our team at Marc Chavez Law Firm treats evidence collection as a priority from the first phone call.

Helpful evidence may include:

• Photos and video: These may show the work area before it was changed.
• Incident reports: These may show how the company first described the injury.
• Witness names: Coworkers, subcontractors, drivers, and supervisors may know what happened.
• Medical records: These can connect the injury to the job site event.
• Safety documents: Training records, toolbox talks, manuals, and prior complaints may show whether rules were followed.
• Permit and inspection records: These may help identify the companies involved in the project.

What Compensation May Cover

A construction injury claim may include both current losses and future harm. The value depends on the injury, the medical evidence, the available insurance, and the applicable legal claims.

Compensation may cover emergency care, surgery, therapy, medication, lost wages, help needed at home, and more. In fatal cases, Texas wrongful death and survival claims may address funeral costs, lost support, and the harm suffered by the family.

An Austin construction accident lawyer can also review liens, workers’ compensation payments, and health insurance issues that may affect the final amount a client keeps.

Questions Injured Construction Workers Often Ask

Can You Sue Your Employer After a Construction Injury in Texas?

It depends on whether your employer carried workers’ compensation insurance. If the employer did not carry coverage, a direct claim may be possible.

Can You Still Have a Case if Workers’ Compensation Is Paying Benefits?

Yes, you may still have a third-party claim if another company helped cause your injury. Workers’ compensation and third-party claims are different, but they can overlap.

What if the Company Says You Caused Your Own Injury?

That does not end the case. Texas fault rules require a careful look at what happened, who controlled the work area, and whether safety rules were followed.

Let an Austin Construction Accident Lawyer with Marc Chavez Law Firm Fight for What Is Right

A construction injury can affect your health, income, and family before you know what claims are available. Before evidence disappears or an insurance company shapes the facts, speak with an Austin construction accident lawyer at Marc Chavez Law Firm about your options. For a free case evaluation, please use our online contact form or call (512) 337-9774 today.