Construction sites dot Houston’s skyline, but injuries strike workers here every day. Houston construction accident lawyer Stephen Goldenzweig understands the shock, pain, and financial strain these incidents create. We offer compassionate counsel from our Bellaire office and provide a free, no-obligation consultation at (713) 561-5003.
Our team meets clients at Memorial Hermann, Ben Taub, or wherever recovery keeps them. When an accident upends your life, let us shoulder the legal burden so you can focus on healing.
How Can Goldenzweig Law Group Help You After a Houston Construction Accident?
Our firm investigates every detail while victims rest. We gather evidence, photograph unsafe conditions, interview witnesses, and preserve OSHA reports before memories fade. We handle insurance calls, build timelines, consult engineers, and negotiate from a position of strength.
If talks stall, Stephen Goldenzweig files suit and pushes for courtroom results. We work on a contingency-fee basis—no legal fees unless we win—because injured workers deserve justice without upfront costs.
What Types of Construction Accidents Do We Handle?
Falls from Heights – Roof, ladder, and scaffold falls remain the leading construction danger.
Scaffolding Collapses – Inadequate bracing or overloaded platforms cause sudden plunges.
Caught-In/Between Crashes – Workers become trapped between heavy equipment and walls.
Electrocutions – Live wires and faulty lock-out procedures deliver deadly shocks.
Struck-By Incidents – Dropped tools, flying rebar, or swinging cranes create blunt-force trauma.
Trench Cave-Ins – Poor shoring on Houston’s clay soil leads to suffocation injuries.
Vehicle and Forklift Collisions – Congested sites near I-10 and the Galleria see constant traffic.
Uncommon but severe accidents we pursue: tower-crane collapses, nail-gun misfires, chemical fires in refinery expansions, toxic silica exposure during Midtown demolition, and elevator shaft falls on medical-center builds.
What Injuries Can Construction Accidents Cause?
Construction mishaps produce catastrophic harm. Broken bones and torn ligaments keep victims off the job for months. Traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord trauma alter lives forever. Severe burns from welding arcs demand skin grafts, while crush injuries may require amputations or lead to “degloving” tissue loss. Some incidents end in wrongful death, leaving families reeling. Our lawyers quantify every medical need—today’s hospital stay and tomorrow’s therapy—so full compensation follows.
What Should I Do Immediately After a Construction Accident?
- Seek medical attention at the nearest ER and follow every treatment order.
- Report the accident to a supervisor in writing and request a copy.
- Document the scene with photos of equipment, safety gear, and hazards.
- Collect witness contacts before coworkers disperse to new tasks.
- Preserve evidence such as torn harnesses or defective tools.
- Call Goldenzweig Law Group so we can start protecting your rights while evidence is fresh.
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation or Sue My Employer?
Texas allows—but does not require—employers to carry workers’ compensation. If your company subscribes, you generally recover medical and wage benefits through that system alone. Many Houston builders are non-subscribers, meaning you can sue them directly for negligence.
You may also pursue third-party claims against subcontractors, crane owners, equipment manufacturers, or property developers whose carelessness contributed to the incident. Gross negligence or intentional harm by any party can open the door to punitive damages. Our attorneys analyze site contracts, insurance layers, and labor-code compliance to map every path to recovery.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim in Texas?
Texas law imposes strict deadlines. Report a workplace injury within 30 days, file a workers’ comp claim within 1 year, and bring a personal injury or wrongful-death suit within 2 years of the accident. Missing these dates can bar recovery. We track each limitation so paperwork beats the clock.
What Compensation Can I Recover?
Victims may claim economic and non-economic damages:
- Past and future medical bills
- Rehabilitation, prosthetics, and assistive devices
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and mental distress
- Disability and disfigurement
- Household replacement services
- Funeral costs and loss of companionship in fatal cases
When evidence shows a conscious disregard for safety, Texas courts may award punitive damages.
Why Choose Goldenzweig Law Group?
Clients deserve counsel who treats them like family. Construction injury Attorney Stephen Goldenzweig built his career on defending everyday Texans against corporate insurers. Our trial preparations are meticulous, our expert network is deep, and our record includes multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. We are local—minutes from Loop 610 and Highway 59—and available 24/7. Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters ensure every voice is heard.
Case Types We Handle
- Ladder, scaffold, and roof falls
- Crane boom collapses on Downtown high-rise projects
- Electrical burns from faulty lock-out/tag-out
- Highway work-zone crashes on Beltway 8 and I-45
- Toxic chemical releases in petrochemical turnarounds
- Machinery entanglement in concrete batch plants
- Nail-gun eye injuries and welding-arc explosions
Testimonials
“A friend referred me to Mr. Goldenzweig and I am so thankful they did. My case with treated with individual attention and I feel like Mr. Goldenzweig truly understood every detail. The outcome of my case was incredible too. But even before it was finalized, I knew that Mr. Goldenzweig led me in the best direction. I tremendously appreciate all the time and attention I was shown.” – Brian T.
“One of the best attorney’s I know – and I’m only one of the attorney’s who has turned to him when they need someone tough and fair to take on a case. From personal experience, you will not go wrong choosing Stephen to handle your case, you can trust him.” – Lauae K.
Attorney Bio – Stephen Goldenzweig
Stephen Goldenzweig is a skilled trial lawyer and committed champion focusing on personal injury and employment law. At Goldenzweig Law Group, PLLC, he advocates for clients in matters related to vehicle collisions, premises liability, workplace injuries, and wrongful death cases.
Get Answers Today
Your future cannot wait. Call (713) 561-5003 or visit our Bellaire office at 6575 West Loop South, Suite 420 for a free consultation with construction accident lawyer Stephen Goldenzweig. Our attorneys will explain your rights, outline next steps, and start fighting for the compensation you deserve—today.