When a Jobsite Injury Changes Everything

Construction sites are inherently dangerous, but many serious injuries occur because safety rules are ignored. Falls from heights, heavy equipment accidents, falling objects, and electrical incidents can cause life-altering harm in seconds. After an injury, you may be facing hospital bills, time away from work, and confusion about whether you are limited to workers’ compensation. Insurance companies and contractors often move quickly to control the situation, which can leave injured workers feeling pressured.

Maltos Law Firm represents injured workers and third parties in Eagle Pass and Maverick County, as well as across South Texas, with an additional office in San Antonio. With more than a decade of complex litigation experience, our construction accident attorneys approach cases with preparation and long-term strategy.

What Is a Construction Accident Claim?

A construction accident claim may involve more than a standard workers’ compensation case. While some injuries are covered by workers’ compensation, others may involve third-party liability when a contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner acted negligently. Common construction accidents include scaffolding falls, trench collapses, equipment failures, and electrical injuries. Federal safety standards enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration establish requirements designed to reduce these risks on active job sites. When negligence contributed to the accident, an injured worker may be entitled to pursue compensation beyond basic wage benefits. A construction accident claim may seek recovery for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term disability.

Why Construction Accidents Require Real Litigation Experience

Construction accident cases often involve multiple companies operating on the same jobsite. Determining who is legally responsible may require reviewing contracts, safety records, inspection reports, and equipment documentation. Insurance carriers and contractors may argue that the injury was the worker’s fault or that workers’ compensation is the only remedy available.

These defenses can limit recovery unless the case is thoroughly investigated and properly developed. Litigation experience matters in construction cases because they often require expert analysis, site investigation, and detailed liability evaluation. At Maltos Law Firm, we prepare construction accident claims with trial-level discipline from the start to ensure the case reflects the full scope of responsibility.

What Compensation May Be Available?

Construction accidents can cause severe injuries that impact your ability to work and support your family. A strong claim should account for both immediate losses and long-term consequences.

  • Medical Treatment and Hospital Care: Compensation may include emergency services, surgery, rehabilitation, medication, and future treatment related to the job site injury.
  • Lost Wages and Future Earning Loss: If your injury prevents you from returning to construction work or limits future employment, damages may include long-term wage loss.
  • Pain, Suffering, and Emotional Distress: Texas law allows recovery for physical pain, emotional trauma, and the lasting effects of serious injury.
  • Permanent Disability and Impairment: Severe injuries may result in long-term disability that affects mobility, strength, or independence, which should be reflected in compensation.
  • Third-Party Liability Damages: When a contractor, manufacturer, or property owner contributed to unsafe conditions, additional compensation may be available beyond workers’ compensation benefits.
Banner media

Do I Have a Strong Construction Accident Case?

You may have a strong claim if your injury was caused by unsafe working conditions, defective equipment, inadequate supervision, or violations of safety standards. Many construction accidents are preventable when proper protocols are followed.

It is also important to determine whether a third party shares responsibility. General contractors, subcontractors, equipment suppliers, and property owners may all have legal duties depending on the situation.

Maltos Law Firm offers confidential consultations focused on clarity and direction. We are selective in the cases we accept, but we handle cases of all sizes when liability is clear and the injuries are significant. Our goal is purposeful representation grounded in preparation.

What to Expect From the Construction Accident Legal Process

Case Review and Liability Evaluation

We begin by reviewing how the accident occurred, the parties involved, and the type of benefits or claims available. Early case review helps determine whether third-party liability may exist.

Evidence Collection and Safety Analysis

Our team of construction accident lawyers in Eagle Pass, TX, gathers incident reports, witness statements, safety records, and equipment documentation. We evaluate whether OSHA standards or other safety rules were violated on the jobsite.

Medical Documentation and Damage Assessment

Construction injuries often involve fractures, spinal injuries, head trauma, or amputations. We work to document the full extent of medical treatment and its long-term impact on employment.

Filing the Lawsuit When Necessary

If a third party is responsible and refuses fair compensation, litigation may be required. The Texas Judicial Branch provides procedural guidance for civil lawsuits involving serious personal injury.

Negotiation, Trial Preparation, and Resolution

Many cases resolve through settlement, but only after thorough preparation. We build every construction accident case as trial-ready to strengthen leverage and protect against undervalued offers.

Background media

Get the Guidance You Need

We speak English and Spanish.

Why Choose Maltos Law Firm?

At Maltos Law Firm, we approach construction accident cases with preparation and a long-term perspective. Jobsite injuries can have permanent consequences, and your legal strategy should reflect that reality.

Trial-Driven Representation From Day One

Our team of construction injury attorneys in Eagle Pass, TX, brings more than a decade of complex litigation experience to serious injury cases. That background matters when dealing with contractors, corporate insurers, and layered liability disputes.

Thorough Investigation and Strategic Preparation

Construction sites involve multiple moving parts and overlapping responsibilities. We examine contracts, safety standards, and accident evidence to build claims that withstand legal scrutiny.

Honest Guidance and Clear Direction

We provide realistic expectations and straightforward advice. Our focus is on building a case that protects your future, not rushing a settlement that leaves long-term needs uncovered. Maltos Law Firm is committed to helping injured workers in Eagle Pass and Maverick County move forward with structure, clarity, and strong legal direction.

Protect Your Rights After a Jobsite Injury 

If you were injured in a construction accident in Eagle Pass or anywhere in Maverick County, contact Maltos Law Firm for a confidential consultation. With offices in Eagle Pass and San Antonio, our team provides trial-ready representation focused on accountability and long-term protection.

Case Results

  • $2.4 Million

    This case involved a motor vehicle collision where the plaintiff was seriously injured after a commercial truck driver, operating for a regional transport company, failed to stop at a marked intersection and entered the highway without yielding the right of way. The matter presented significant challenges, including disputed liability, complex facts about routing and safety protocols, and the need to prove both direct and gross negligence against multiple defendants. Through diligent investigation and comprehensive legal strategy, plaintiff’s counsel navigated issues such as prior reckless driving incidents, inadequate training and supervision, and conflicting witness statements, ultimately securing a favorable result for the injured party amidst tough defenses and procedural hurdles.

    18-Wheeler Crash

    Scurry, Texas

  • $2 Million

    This case involved a driver who was badly hurt when a delivery truck lost control on a wet road, slid into oncoming traffic, and hit multiple vehicles, including the client’s car. Proving fault was complicated because it required showing the driver failed to drive safely for the weather and that the delivery companies shared responsibility for hiring, training, and supervising the driver. The defense fought hard on liability, tried to separate the companies’ roles, and challenged medical bills and lost wages, making the path to fair compensation difficult. Despite these hurdles, the legal team pieced together the evidence, addressed the corporate responsibility issues, and achieved a strong outcome for the injured driver.

    Commercial Vehicle

    Texas

  • $1.8 Million

    This case was about a bad car crash in Guadalupe County, Texas. A young driver turned across traffic without giving the right of way and hit another car, seriously injuring the person inside. The lawsuit was complicated: there were questions about whether an adult should have allowed the minor to drive, different stories from witnesses, and the need to prove both simple traffic-law violations and general carelessness. The legal team pursued claims against both the minor and the adult in charge, clearly laid out the traffic rules that were broken, and worked through complex questions about injuries and costs. Despite a strong defense and many legal hurdles, the team achieved a favorable result for the injured person.

    Motor Vehicle Crash

    Guadalupe, Texas

  • $975,000

    This case involved a major accident in West Texas where the plaintiff was hit by a commercial truck operated by a contracted driver for a trucking company. The lawsuit was complicated because the defense argued the driver was an independent contractor rather than an employee, and disputed who was actually at fault for the crash. There were also challenges related to proving the company was responsible for not adequately checking the driver’s qualifications or providing enough supervision and training. The defendants fought hard, raising several legal and technical defenses and questioning if the plaintiff was partly to blame. Despite these hurdles, the legal team worked through all the complexities and successfully achieved a good outcome for the injured party.

    18-Wheeler Crash

    Howard, Texas

  • $925,000

    A complex highway collision lawsuit was brought by a private motorist against a set of corporate entities and a commercial vehicle operator, involving allegations of negligent driving conduct and failures in hiring, training, and supervision practices after a sudden commercial vehicle maneuver resulted in significant impacts and injuries. Despite multiple layers of difficulty—including disputed liability, statutory interpretation, vicarious and direct negligence claims, and high evidentiary burdens—the Plaintiff secured a favorable result reflecting diligent legal strategy and effective advocacy in a case requiring sophisticated handling of commercial crash dynamics and corporate safety responsibilities

    Construction Crew Truck

    Maverick, Texas

  • $895,000

    This case involved a driver who was badly hurt before dawn in Webb County, Texas, when a tractor‑trailer made a U‑turn over the crest of a hill and the car collided head‑on into the truck. The case was difficult because it required proving the truck driver’s unsafe maneuver in the dark and showing that multiple trucking businesses were also responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and setting basic safety rules like not making highway U‑turns. The defense denied fault and even claimed the injured driver shared the blame, which led to a hard fight over responsibility, traffic rules, and fair compensation. Despite these challenges, the legal team gathered strong evidence—including the traffic citation for the illegal U‑turn—and secured a positive result for the injured client

    18-Wheeler Crash

    Webb, Texas

  • $750,000

    This case involved a mother and her young child who were rear-ended in Webb County, Texas, by a commercial truck while slowing to make a turn, leading to significant injuries and losses. The case was challenging because it required proving the truck driver failed to control speed and that the trucking company shared responsibility for hiring, training, and supervising its driver. The defense pushed back hard with arguments about fault, medical bills, and how damages should be calculated, which made the fight over responsibility and fair compensation complex. Despite these hurdles, the legal team worked through the evidence and legal issues and achieved a strong result for the injured family.

    18-Wheeler Crash

    Bexar, Texas

  • $725,000

    This case involved a commercial driver who was injured at an out‑of‑state delivery site after being told to unload material without the proper storage available and without training on how to safely handle a pressurized hose and tanker system. The legal fight was difficult because it required proving unsafe instructions, lack of training and supervision, and that the company’s decisions from its local office led to the injury. The defense denied responsibility, claimed the worker was partly at fault, and tried to force the dispute into arbitration while also fighting the medical bills and lost wages. Despite these challenges, the legal team built the facts, addressed the arbitration and blame‑shifting defenses, and obtained a strong result for the injured worker

    Work Accident

    Webb, Texas

  • $500,000

    This case involved a worker who was seriously hurt at a produce facility when a forklift driven by a company employee ran into him while he was walking between work areas. The legal battle was difficult because the employer did not carry traditional workers’ compensation, there were disputes over safety training and supervision, and the company pushed to move the case into arbitration while also challenging the extent and cause of the injuries. Despite these hurdles—questions about workplace safety, responsibility, and how medical bills and lost wages should be handled—the legal team navigated the arbitration and liability issues and obtained a strong result for the injured worker

    Forklift Accident

    Hidalgo, Texas

  • $490,000

    This case involved a driver who was stopped to make a left turn in Bexar County, Texas, when a commercial truck operated for a hauling company crashed into the back of the vehicle, causing significant injuries and losses. The case was challenging because it required proving the truck driver wasn’t paying enough attention or controlling speed, and also that the company shared responsibility for hiring, training, supervising, and providing safe equipment. The defense denied fault and contested the claims, creating a tough fight over who was responsible and how much compensation was fair. Despite these hurdles, the legal team built the evidence, handled the defenses, and achieved a strong result for the injured driver.

    18-Wheeler Crash

    Bexar, Texas

  • $450,000

    This case involved a professional driver who was seriously hurt at a rural intersection when a tractor‑trailer entered from a stop sign and failed to yield, leading to a violent crash that damaged multiple vehicles and roadside property. The legal fight was difficult because it required proving the truck driver was distracted and did not follow basic right‑of‑way rules, and also that the trucking company shared responsibility for hiring, training, and supervising its driver. The defense denied fault, argued the injured driver was speeding and could have avoided the crash, and challenged the scope of medical bills and lost wages, making responsibility and fair compensation hotly contested. Despite these hurdles, the legal team used the investigating trooper’s citation and crash report, along with other evidence, to overcome the defenses and achieve a strong result for the injured driver.

    18-Wheeler Crash

    Karnes, Texas

Construction Accidents Frequently Asked Questions

Am I limited to workers’ compensation after a construction accident?

Not always. While workers’ compensation may provide certain benefits, you may also have a third-party claim if another company or contractor contributed to the accident.

What if my employer says the accident was my fault?

Liability is not always simple. A thorough investigation can determine whether safety violations, defective equipment, or negligence by another party caused the injury.

Can I sue a subcontractor or equipment manufacturer?

Yes, if their negligence contributed to the injury. Third-party claims are often available when someone other than your direct employer created unsafe conditions.

How long do I have to file a construction accident lawsuit in Texas?

In most cases, personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. Acting early helps preserve evidence and strengthen your claim.

Do you represent Spanish-speaking construction workers in Eagle Pass and Maverick County?

Yes. Maltos Law Firm proudly serves bilingual clients across Eagle Pass and South Texas, providing clear guidance in both English and Spanish.

Contact us media

Free Consulation Meet with our team today.

This field is required.
This field is required.
This field is required.
This field is required.
Submit Information

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy(opens in a new tab) and Terms of Service(opens in a new tab) apply.

Contact us media
Accessibility: If you are vision-impaired or have some other impairment covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to using this website, please contact our Accessibility Manager at (210) 598-8474.
Contact Us