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ENRIQUE CHAVEZ, JR
El Paso Trial Lawyer
Born and raised in El Paso, Enrique has represented hundreds of personal injury clients throughout the state of Texas. His interest in law began at the age of four, when his father explained to him that lawyers help people by defending them when wrongs are committed against them. It was the encouragement of Enrique’s father, Enrique Sr., which drove Enrique to become a lawyer and fight to rectify the wrongs committed against his clients through the legal system.
El Paso Construction Accident Attorneys
Helping Across the State of Texas
If you have been involved in a construction accident, you are likely very seriously injured. These injuries can change your life, and you deserve to get compensation. Our El Paso construction accident attorneys can help you receive full and fair compensation for your injuries and damages.
After you have read a bit about your case here, please call Chavez Law Firm today to set up a free initial consultation to go over the details of your case and discuss what your legal options are.
Injured on an El Paso construction site?
Call (915) 995-5777 or request a free consultation. Tell us where the incident happened, who employed you, and what injuries you suffered. We can discuss your legal options and the records needed to evaluate a potential injury claim. A consultation does not guarantee representation or a recovery.
Texas construction injury data: updated September 2026
The Texas Department of Insurance reports 128 fatal work injuries in the construction industry in 2024, representing 23% of Texas occupational fatalities that year. These are statewide figures, not El Paso-only counts. The report identifies its data source as BLS CFOI, March 2026; the year of the injuries is 2024, not 2026. Read the TDI report, page 4.
Common Types of Construction Accidents
When someone is hurt in a construction accident, it can either be a worker or a bystander of the accident. These cases would both be considered construction accidents, but may be handled very differently. Additionally, the accidents that injure them can vary.
Common Worker Accidents:
- Tripping or falling
- Being hit by something falling
- Electrocutions
- Crushing accidents
- Equipment malfunction
- Heavy machinery or truck accidents
- Insufficient or lack of proper safety equipment
- Failing to follow state safety regulations
Common Bystander Accidents:
- Getting hit by construction vehicles
- Having an eardrum rupture from loud noises or explosions
- Being exposed to hazardous or toxic materials
- Getting hit by a falling object
The best thing to do after something like this happens is to call one of our El Paso construction accident attorneys to get started on your case. They will be able to tell you what your next steps should be to get full compensation.
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How to Get Compensation After a Construction Accident
Coverage must be checked before choosing a legal route. Most private Texas employers may elect not to carry workers’ compensation, but exceptions exist, including certain public construction work. Benefits and negligence lawsuits are different systems.
Workers’ compensation may provide medical and income benefits for a compensable work injury, subject to eligibility rules. It does not provide the same damages as an ordinary personal injury lawsuit. A non-subscriber employer’s negligence or an independent third party’s conduct may support a separate civil claim after investigation.
Read about Texas non-subscriber employers and injury lawsuits.
Tips for a Successful El Paso Construction Accident Case
There are four essential things that need to happen when you are involved in a construction accident:
- Report your injuries to your employer or manager.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Your employer will report the injury to the insurance company.
- The insurance company will either settle your claim or deny it.
For a Texas workers’ compensation claim, generally notify your employer within 30 days of the injury or learning that an illness is work-related, and file DWC Form-041 with the Division of Workers’ Compensation within one year. These are separate steps. Keep written proof of notice and filing, and get advice promptly about exceptions and deadlines. DWC explains the employee reporting requirements.
Obtain needed medical attention. For non-emergency treatment, confirm whether a certified network applies and which treating doctors are permitted. Not receiving a provider list does not automatically eliminate network requirements. Ask DWC or the carrier if you need help locating a treating doctor.
Employer reporting is separate from your own claim-filing obligations. DWC says employers generally must report an injury to their carrier within eight days after the employee is unable to work for more than one day, and immediately for a work-related disease or death. Do not assume an employer’s report completes your DWC claim. See DWC’s employer reporting guidance.
Keep all carrier notices and ask promptly about any disputed benefits and response deadlines. DWC and the Office of Injured Employee Counsel provide information about the administrative dispute process. Do not assume a denial ends every possible route to recovery.
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Frequently Asked Construction Injury Questions
What should I consider when choosing a construction accident attorney?
Ask about experience investigating construction sites, general contractors, subcontractors, equipment, and third-party responsibility. Clarify which claims the attorney will handle and how fees and expenses work.
What mistakes should I avoid after a construction injury?
Do not delay needed medical care, lose written incident records, or assume someone else completed your claim paperwork. Preserve photographs and witness details safely, without entering restricted areas or altering equipment.
What compensation may be available?
The answer depends on the legal route. Workers’ compensation benefits differ from civil damages. A supported negligence lawsuit may seek medical expenses, income loss, and other legally recoverable harm, but recovery is not guaranteed.
Who may be responsible for a construction accident?
Responsibility depends on conduct, duties, control, and evidence, not merely a company’s presence on the site. An investigation may examine employers, contractors, equipment providers, and other parties.
Should I give a recorded statement?
Identify who is asking and discuss the request with counsel. Keep required benefit and policy communications current, provide truthful information, and avoid speculation. A third-party liability request may differ from duties within a benefits claim.
Should I report my construction injury?
Yes. Keep written proof of notice and obtain medical attention. For workers’ compensation, employer notice and filing your own DWC claim are separate steps; see the reporting guidance above and ask about your deadlines promptly.
How long will a construction injury case take?
Timing depends on medical evidence, the responsible parties, coverage, disputed issues, negotiations, and court or agency procedures. Going to trial does not by itself mean an insurer acted in bad faith.
Call Our El Paso Construction Accident Attorneys Today
If you have been seriously injured during a construction accident, Chavez Law Firm can review the circumstances, determine whether workers’ compensation, a non-subscriber claim, a third-party claim, or another legal route may apply, and discuss the next steps. Call the firm today to request a free initial consultation.
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