Lewisville Construction Injury Lawyer

Lewisville regularly makes lists of America’s fastest-growing “boomtowns.” Lewisville has grown approximately 17–19% since the 2020 census, which recorded an official population of 111,822.’ Alternatively, if citing WorldPopulationReview specifically, clarify that their growth estimate uses a modeled 2020 baseline of 126,431 rather than the official decennial census count, and note the source limitation.

In the city, growth means construction. Homes, businesses, schools, and roads are built to support the population and its goals. Unfortunately, construction is also one of the most dangerous U.S. occupations. 

If you or someone you love has been injured in construction work, don’t wait. Talk to a dedicated attorney today. The Lewisville construction injury lawyers at Chandler Ross PLLC can help. 

Construction is a Common Sight in Lewisville

The City of Lewisville Development Report offers online tracking of construction projects in Lewisville. Residents can look up road, building, and other construction projects. Want to know what a new building will be or why a business is adding an expansion? The Development Report tool can help you stay informed. 

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) also lists road construction projects online. The state updates the Project Tracker weekly. Currently, the tracker shows several projects in and near Lewisville. Projects planned in the next ten years are included as well. 

Some planned and current projects include: 

• Road repairs on BS 121H between the Sam Rayburn Tollway and FM 2281,
• Installation of a traffic signal on FM 544 outside Killian Middle School,
• Concrete repair on FM 3040 between BS 121H and I-35E.

These projects build and maintain Lewisville as a vibrant place to live and work. Yet they can also pose risks to those who do the building. Construction sites all pose risks of injury. 

Texas Construction Injury Statistics

In 2024, Texas reported 172,800 non-fatal injuries among all workers. These included hundreds of construction workers. 

Texas has a lower non-fatal injury rate overall than most states. In 2024, Texas recorded 1.7 injuries per 100 workers, on average – lower than the national rate of 2.3 injuries per 100 workers. 

Construction, transportation, and manufacturing all contribute to Texas’s workplace injury rates. In 2024, Texas construction workers suffered non-fatal injuries at a rate of 0.9 injuries per 100 workers. In over half these cases, the worker needed to take time off work to recover. In about one in every thousand cases, the worker had to take a lighter-duty job due to injury.

Non-fatal injury rates in construction are a bit lower than the Texas average. Deaths from construction injuries, however, are higher. In 2024, 125 construction workers died from work-related injuries in Texas. Another 130 deaths occurred in “construction and extraction operations” connected to natural resources, like oil and gas.

What Causes Construction Site Injuries?

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) tracks construction site injury causes. OSHA collects this information to help the agency provide education and prevention. According to OSHA, there are four construction site injury causes that stand out above others.

• Falls. Slips, trips, and falls are dangerous in any workplace. In construction, they can be fatal. Workers falling from a height, such as off a roof, are at high risk of death or disabling injuries. In 2024, four Texas construction workers fell to their deaths at work.
• Electrocution. Electrocution can cause death and serious injury. Construction workers frequently run lines and work around powered equipment, raising their risk of harm. 
• Struck-by. Construction workers hit by falling loads, heavy equipment, or other objects can be seriously injured or killed.
• Caught-between. A worker pinned in a machine, trapped by a forklift, or in a similar situation can easily be injured or killed.

In 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the following numbers. These numbers list top causes of death in Texas workplaces: 

• Six construction workers died in transportation incidents,
• 53 workers died in explosions and fires,
• 48 workers died from exposure to extreme temperatures, poisonous chemicals, and similar environments, 
• 56 construction workers were killed when they were hit or trapped by materials, equipment, or debris.

These aren’t the only causes of construction injury – just the most common. If you’ve been harmed or lost a loved one, an experienced Texas attorney can help. 

Workers’ Compensation and Construction Injuries in Texas

When you’re injured and can’t work, the bills pile up fast. No work means no income for many construction workers. You need to keep a roof over your head and pay the bills – including the medical bills that keep coming. What can you and your family do? 

Workers’ compensation helps injured construction employees and their families. If your employer pays for workers’ comp coverage or is self-insured, you may have access to these benefits. 

Workers’ compensation in Texas offers four types of benefits. Medical benefits help pay for the medical care you need. Income benefits help you pay your bills and keep your family afloat. 

If a family member dies from a construction-related injury, death benefits help the family replace lost income. Burial benefits help cover the costs of a funeral and burial. 

Texas does not require businesses to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Even if your workplace has coverage, it only applies if you are an employee. Insurance companies often try to avoid paying benefits, even if you’re covered. To get the benefits you need, talk to an experienced attorney. 

Third-Party Construction Site Injury Claims

Workers’ compensation insurance offers a trade-off. Covered employees get the help they need with medical bills and expenses. In exchange, they give up their right to sue their employer – even if the injury was the employer’s fault. 

Injured workers don’t lose all their rights to sue, however. If someone else caused your injuries, you may still have a lawsuit available. 

Common third-party injuries on construction sites include: 

• A construction worker is hit by a car in a work zone.
• A hidden defect in a tool or machine causes it to malfunction, injuring a worker.
• An outside company making a delivery drops a load of materials on a construction worker. 

In these and similar situations, you might have a claim against a third party. You can bring this claim and seek workers’ compensation at the same time. Talk to a lawyer to learn how workers’ comp and third party claims affect each other. 

Compensation in a third-party injury claim is similar to workers’ comp in some ways. It’s different in others. For example, you can get coverage for medical bills and lost wages in a third party claim – even if you don’t have workers’ compensation. If you lost a loved one, compensation can cover funeral and burial expenses as well.

Your third party claim can also seek compensation that workers’ comp never pays. These include losses like your physical pain and suffering, the mental and emotional challenges of serious injury, and the loss of hobbies and other life activities you enjoyed. Families who lose a loved one can seek compensation for the loss of their loved one’s care and support. 

Finally, you can use a third party claim to hold a negligent company or person accountable. Your case helps send a message that negligent drivers, tool makers, and other people and businesses acted badly – and that their actions are wrong. 

How Long Do I Have to File a Claim After an Injury? 

There are two deadlines to keep in mind after a construction site work injury.

Thirty days for workers’ comp: You have 30 days to file a workers’ compensation claim, starting on the date you were injured. Start your claim by giving notice to a supervisor or manager at your workplace. If you have a work-related illness, give notice within 30 days of your diagnosis. 

Two years for lawsuits: You have two years to file a third-party lawsuit after an injury. This window also begins on the date of injury. You’ll have to file the case within two years, or it cannot be heard in court. 

These deadlines move quickly when you’re dealing with a serious injury or a loved one’s loss. The Lewisville construction injury lawyers at Chandler Ross can help you make sure you turn in all your paperwork on time. 

Speak to the Team at Chandler Ross Today

Lewisville relies on construction teams. Construction workers build the buildings, roads, bridges, sidewalks, and other structures the city needs. Construction poses risks, but it’s often a rewarding career.

When you’re injured on the job, your career comes to a halt. Bills pile up. You worry that you’ll never get back to work. When an injury claims a life, the whole family suffers the consequences.

You don’t have to do this alone. The experienced Lewisville construction accident lawyers at Chandler Ross PLLC can:

• Investigate the accident and figure out who or what caused the harm,
• Get a delayed or denied workers’ compensation claim moving again, 
• Help you maximize your benefits and protect your access to them,
• Meet all deadlines to keep your claim moving smoothly,
• Stand up for your legal rights in workers’ comp and court cases, and
• Answer your questions to ensure we know what you need – and we fight for it. 

To learn more, reach out to us today. Call our office or use our online form to schedule a confidential talk with one of our compassionate, dedicated attorneys.