McAllen Construction Accident Lawyer

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Construction is booming in McAllen and across the Rio Grande Valley. New projects on 2nd Street, residential developments in North McAllen, and road construction along I-2 (Expressway 83) are creating jobs, but they are also leading to an increase in serious construction site accidents. Falls from scaffolding, trench collapses, and heavy machinery failures can turn a hard day’s work into a lifelong struggle.

At The Law Office of Chris Sanchez, we believe every worker has the right to a safe worksite. If your employer or a contractor cut corners to save time, our Construction Accident Lawyers are here to make sure they pay the price.

1. Is Workers’ Comp Enough?

In Texas, employers aren’t required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance. If they don’t have it, they are “non-subscribers,” and we can sue them directly for your full damages. Even if they do have it, you can still file a **Third-Party Lawsuit** if someone else was responsible for your injury.

Liable third parties can include:

• General Contractors: If they failed to coordinate safety between different crews.
• Subcontractors: If their workers caused a hazardous condition that led to your fall.
• Equipment Manufacturers: If a tool or crane malfunctioned because of a design defect.

2. The Power of OSHA Violations

When we take on a construction accident case, we immediately check for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) violations. If your employer ignored federal safety rules—like failing to provide fall protection or shoring up a trench—it’s a powerful weapon in your case.

Evidence we collect includes:

• Site Safety Inspection Logs: To see if hazards were identified and ignored.
• Employee Training Records: To prove the company failed to properly train workers for dangerous tasks.
• Maintenance Records for Machinery: To identify neglect in tool and vehicle upkeep.

WARNING: Construction companies will often try to “clean up” the scene before investigators arrive. Take photos immediately of the machinery, the lack of safety gear, or the trench that collapsed. Your phone is your best witness.

3. Long-Term Impact on Your Career

Construction is physically demanding. A back injury or broken bone can mean the end of your career in the trade. We fight for compensation that addresses your future:

• Medical Bills: ER visits, surgeries, and specialized physical therapy.
• Lost Earning Capacity: If you can never return to heavy manual labor again.
• Pain and Disfigurement: Compensation for the trauma of your injury and any permanent scarring.