Austin, Texas Construction Accident Attorney

Handling a construction accident case involves many complexities that can affect your ability obtain compensation for your injuries. If you have suffered an injury on a construction site caused by negligence of any form, you need an experienced attorney who is knowledgeable about construction litigation. At O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath in Austin, Texas, our attorneys can help you.

Hazards of Construction Work

Construction sites can be hazardous environments. The number of injuries from construction accidents that occur on a national level is well into six figures with thousands resulting in death. The pay and benefits may be good, but there are risks associated. Heavy equipment and hazardous waste surround you. Often times, you will find yourself on scaffolding at great heights. Your job is to be aware of your surroundings and careful in how you perform your job. However, if an accident occurs, you need an aggressive lawyer to fight for you and your rights.

Construction accidents can happen from scaffolding falls. Injuries can be suffered from operation of a welding rod. Excessive noise levels cause severe hearing loss. Use of defective equipment can cause great injury, even electrocution.

Damages You Are Entitled To

At O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, we will diligently handle your construction accident claim . If there was negligence by the construction company and the accident was avoidable, you are entitled to recover damages. Those can come in the form of the wages you lost, medical bills that have accumulated, and pain and suffering from the construction accident itself.

As a construction professional, you are entitled to a safe work environment. When negligence causes danger that results in an accident, we will advocate for you and your rights.

For more information about your legal rights or to schedule an appointment with a Texas construction site accident attorney, please contact us.