Key Takeaways Construction accident settlements resolve injury claims without trial and provide compensation. No established formula determines settlement value. Texas law defines compensatory damages as economic and non-economic losses. Proportionate responsibility bars recovery when claimant exceeds 50 percent fault. Liability often ties to site control and failure to correct hazards....
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Construction sites in Dallas move quickly, and accidents can unfold in seconds. When someone gets hurt, the situation can feel overwhelming. Knowing what to do after a construction accident at work can make a significant difference in your health, your financial recovery, and your legal options. Our team at Anderson,...
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With so much oil and natural gas extraction taking place in Texas, disputes can arise about who actually owns the rights to natural resource deposits. When money is at state, it is important to have someone on your side who is knowledgeable and experienced about mineral lease disputes.
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Gas leaks and explosions are extremely powerful occurrences that can cause serious destruction in a matter of seconds. Frequently, these accidents take place when drill rig companies or employees do not follow adequate safety procedures to prevent an explosion from a gas leak.
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Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP manages claims of nonsubscriber litigation throughout Texas because when an employer fails to provide you with workers compensation benefits, it is a major injustice. If this is the case, our firm may be able to pursue your employer for damages related to your injuries.
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Workplace accidents can happen in any industry and any occupation, no matter if it is considered a dangerous job or not.
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Contractors, sub-contractors, electricians and many more workers are often at a construction site each day.
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At construction sites, scaffolding collapses can happen fast due to careless mistakes or defective products.
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Fatal workplace accidents in Texas can happen instantaneously in almost any industry. If your significant other or someone you love died in a workplace accident, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim.
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Electrocution injury accidents can happen in an instant when an individual is exposed to powerful electrical currents due to another individuals negligence. Although these types of injuries may be common at construction sites due to the use of powerful and dangerous electrical equipment, electrical injuries may also happen during other...
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In Texas, the Barnett Shale has brought many oil and gas companies to the Fort Worth area. Unfortunately, when corners are cut to speed the process along, accidents and injuries occur.
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Heavy machinery such as cranes and forklifts are typically used at construction sites. In an instant a worker may be pinned underneath a tilted forklift or hit by a swinging crane arm.
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Construction sites can be dangerous, especially if there are materials or equipment on site prone to catching fire or exploding. When a fire or explosion occurs at a construction site in Texas, the lawyers at Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP are prepared to help victims of the accident deal with...
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Excavation, trench work and digging is commonplace in and around construction sites. When accidents happen performing such work, construction workers can easily sustain serious, life-threatening injuries.
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The seriousness of a burn injury can mean the difference between a few months of recuperation and months of painful skin grafts. The pain and physical trauma of a burn injury is often overwhelming. Burn injuries can happen to anyone, however, there are certain occupations that face a greater risk...
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Car accident cases involving construction zone crashes may be complex as liability may fall on multiple parties. It can also be difficult to determine the cause of the crash because the normal flow of traffic has been disrupted.
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The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S. workforce. Each day, construction workers are placed in a high-risk environment and are exposed to several types of hazards that may cause serious injury or death.
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Injuries from construction accidents are unfortunately very common and can range in severity from minor wounds to life-threatening conditions.
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Every day, 13 Americans lose their lives due to on-the-job injuries. Although the number of workplace deaths in the U.S. is down from 38 deaths a day in 1970, it is still far too high. Despite this high number, however, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) simply does not...
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released its most recent data on the most dangerous jobs in America, and although nationally job safety has increased, construction work remains one of the riskiest careers for workers. According to the report, per every 100,000 workers there are 17.7 deaths. On...
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