Detail-Driven Construction Accident Representation, Rooted in Houston
When a construction accident upends your life, you need attorneys who know Houston, know the law, and know how to build a case that holds up. At Fertitta & Givens, we represent injured workers and their families in construction accident claims, bringing a detail-driven approach and genuine personal investment to every case we take on. Attorney Beth McEntee brings the rigor of a Harvard Law School education to complex litigation.
If you or a family member was hurt on a Houston construction site, contact our construction accident attorneys today to discuss your legal options. Call (346) 258-5803 to get started.
Dedicated Attorney Attention & Candid Case Assessments
Construction accident cases involve real people dealing with real losses, and we treat them that way. Clients receive dedicated attention from our attorneys from the first consultation through final resolution. We don’t hand files off to staff and disappear.
Our case assessments are candid. We tell you what is working in your favor and where the challenges are, and that honesty shapes every decision we make together. Integrity isn’t a tagline for us; it guides how we operate inside and outside the courtroom. Our construction litigation approach draws on comprehensive case strategies and input from respected professionals whose analysis strengthens the claims we pursue.
Compensation Available After a Houston Construction Accident
Texas is the only state that doesn’t require private employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Your legal options depend on your employer’s coverage status, your role at the site, the parties involved, and the facts of the accident.
Workers’ Compensation, Nonsubscriber & Third-Party Claims
If your employer carries workers’ compensation, you may be eligible for medical benefits, partial lost wage replacement, and limited permanent disability payments through that system. Even so, you may have additional third-party claims against subcontractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers. Those claims may recover damages the workers’ comp system doesn’t cover, including full lost wages, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.
If your employer is a nonsubscriber, meaning a private employer that has opted out of the Texas workers’ compensation system, you may be able to file a negligence lawsuit directly against the employer. Depending on the available claims, recoverable damages may include medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, mental anguish, scarring and disfigurement, and disability. Families of workers killed on construction sites may pursue wrongful death claims covering funeral expenses, lost income, and damages for emotional loss.
Reporting & Filing Deadlines
Under Texas Department of Insurance guidance, an injured employee generally must report the injury to the employer within 30 days of the injury or learning that it was work-related. The employee generally must also submit DWC Form-041 to the Division of Workers’ Compensation within one year to protect workers’ compensation rights. Deadlines, notice requirements, and available remedies can vary with the facts, claim type, employer coverage status, and statutory exceptions. When possible, preserve accident reports, medical records, photographs, witness information, employer communications, and relevant site documents from the start.
How We Build Construction Accident Cases
Construction accident cases are rarely straightforward. Overlapping contracts, disputed liability among multiple parties, and complex safety regulations require a strategy tailored to the evidence. We draw on attorney experience and input from trusted professionals, including safety engineers, accident reconstruction analysts, occupational health consultants, and medical professionals, to examine how the accident occurred and document the full scope of the injuries.
We review critical evidence, including:
- Contracts
- Inspection records
- OSHA safety documentation
- Accident reports
Depending on the facts, that review may also extend to site photographs, equipment maintenance records, safety communications, wage information, and project agreements when those materials bear on how the accident happened or how responsibility is allocated. We aren’t hesitant to challenge conventional approaches when the facts call for something different, and we stay engaged with each client from intake through resolution.
Construction Accident Representation Rooted in Houston
Houston is one of the most active construction markets in the country. The greater Houston area received $43.8 billion in construction contracts in 2024, a 31% increase from the prior year, according to Dodge Data and Analytics as reported by the Greater Houston Partnership. Harris County alone accounted for 63% of all new construction activity in the metro region. Large projects with overlapping subcontractor relationships can make it harder to determine which entity controlled the relevant activity, which is why early, thorough investigation matters.
Jessica Givens was born and raised in Houston, and Michael Fertitta’s family has longstanding ties to Houston and the surrounding region. When we take on a Houston construction accident case, we aren’t representing a distant client in an unfamiliar city. We are standing up for our neighbors.
Contact Fertitta & Givens today to speak with a Houston construction accident lawyer. Call (346) 258-5803 to schedule your free consultation.
