Austin Construction Accidents Lawyers, Texas

What types of construction accidents are common in Austin?

Some of the most common types of construction injuries include:

• Falls include falling from heights such as from ladders, scaffolds, higher levels of a building, and trees. Workers can also fall on level ground if they slip, fall over an object, or if the ground isn’t level (it’s usually not level until the job is finished). Falls can cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, fractures, and other serious injuries.
• Moving vehicle accidents. Workers at roadway construction sites are in constant danger of being struck by drivers. The drivers can also be injured or killed if the construction site doesn’t properly warn drivers that there is construction work ahead. At most construction sites, trucks are regularly bringing in supplies and removing debris. Workers at the construction site often work with cranes, bulldozers, and forklifts. Accidents can occur if a vehicle strikes a worker or another vehicle. Accidents may also happen if a vehicle operator is careless or isn’t properly trained.
• Exposure to dangerous toxins. Many construction products such as asbestos, cleaning agents, and other chemicals can cause respiratory problems as the worker breathes in the toxins, or skin damage if the chemicals touch a worker’s skin. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a common danger.
• Electrical accidents. Many construction workers work near power lines and with power tools. Often the electrical foundation is unstable until the construction work is finished. Electrical exposure can be deadly or cause catastrophic injuries.
• Being caught between objects. Construction workers often work in confined spaces. There is a constant risk of being caught between other workers, machinery, vehicles, and parts of the building structures.
• Fires and explosions. Many construction sites – especially those doing excavation work or demolition, or those working around oil and gas – pose a fire and explosion risk. Workers can sustain serious burns, and/or inhale ash or dangerous chemicals.
• Defective machinery and tools. Many construction accidents are caused by defective tools, machines, and equipment. Crane collapses, defective power tools like nail guns, and malfunctioning machinery pose serious risk of crushing accidents, and can lead to traumatic amputation.

At Slack Davis Sanger, our Austin injury lawyers represent all types of construction workers including people whose jobs include excavation, flooring, electrical work, plumbing, brick masons, tile work, window and glass work, roofing, concrete work, road work, landscaping and tree work, solar roof installers, ironwork, carpentry, painting, and many other jobs depending on the type of project.