Dallas Trench Collapse Accidents

Have You Lost a Loved One in a Trench Collapse? Discuss Your Case With Our Attorneys

If you are at all familiar with construction work, then you realize that one of the most deadly types of construction accidents is a trench collapse. Trench collapse accidents are unfortunately common, and most of them are fatal.

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If someone in your family has died in a trench collapse accident, Dallas fatal construction accident attorney Michael Grossman from Grossman Law Offices can help you seek justice and fair compensation. For twenty years, our firm has helped family members file wrongful death suits after trench collapse accidents, and we are dedicated to helping you bring to justice those responsible for your loved one’s death.

What Causes Trench Collapse Accidents?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established very specific guidelines on how trenches should be constructed. Numerous tools exist to help brace the trench walls and prevent a collapse. The OSHA guidelines state what sort of tools must be used for particular kinds of trenches and how evenly these tools must be spaced. But constructing a trench properly is time-consuming and expensive. Many construction companies will bend the rules or omit safety features altogether, all in the interest of their bottom line. Most trench collapse accidents are simply due to negligence on the part of those overseeing the construction. However, some trench collapses are caused by faulty equipment used to stabilize the trench, in which case, the product manufacturer would be liable.

Typical Damages in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Any comprehensive wrongful death claim contains two distinct types of damages: survival damages and wrongful death damages. Survival damages include the damages for which the deceased victim could have sued if that victim had survived the accident. They essentially let a family member or beneficiary stand in for the victim in a legal sense. Survival damages typically include:

• Medical bills incurred before death
• Damage to the victim’s property
• Compensation for physical pain and suffering, as well as mental and emotional turmoil caused by the accident
• Loss of earning capacity due to long-term disability or injury
• Lost wages from time spent recovering in a hospital

Wrongful death damages, on the other hand, compensation a family member for that family member’s suffering (both financial and emotional) due to the victim’s death. Wrongful death damages include:

• Medical bills and funeral expenses
• Loss of financial support provided by the victim
• Loss of companionship provided by the victim
• Mental and emotional distress caused by the victim’s death

It goes without saying that no amount of money can fairly compensate a family for the loss of a loved one. However, losing a family member often puts a severe financial strain on a family in addition to the emotional turmoil. Our lawyers are dedicated to helping you seek justice for the death of your loved one, but we also understand the economic hardships you will face, and we want to be sure that the financial burdens are not overwhelming by helping you seek a fair settlement.

Dallas Trench Collapse Attorney Michael Grossman is Here to Help You

Wrongful death lawsuits are complex, especially when they involve construction accidents. Put bluntly, a non-attorney has absolutely no chance of success when representing him or herself. Our firm has heard countless horror stories of family members trying to file their own wrongful death claim and ultimately walking away with nothing. Do not let this happen to you.

In any on the job accident case, you must determine whether your loved one’s employer subscribes to workers’ compensation insurance or not. In a subscriber case, the employer cannot be sued unless that employer was grossly negligent. We can conduct the investigation necessary to determine if this is the case. If not, we can still help you file a lawsuit against third parties. Many construction accidents involve two or more defendants, and you can file a wrongful death suit against a liable third party in addition to any workers’ compensation insurance payments you receive. In other words, we can help you receive compensation regardless of your situation.

If your loved one’s employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance, we can help you file a standard wrongful death claim against the employer. But even this lawsuit will not be simple. In a non-subscriber case, the defendant’s only legal defense is to argue that the victim’s accident was entirely the victim’s fault. They will hire aggressive defense lawyers and try to build a case against your loved one. Our attorneys can make sure that your case is not damaged by these attacks, and that those responsible for your family member’s death are held responsible.

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Also keep in mind that many employers will say they have workers’ compensation insurance when they actually do not. They may even offer you the small payments that workers’ compensation insurance provides, hoping that you will think that they cannot be sued. Do not fall for these tricks. Our attorneys can determine whether or not your employer has workers’ compensation insurance, and we can help you build a comprehensive claim against every liable party.

For twenty years, our firm has been helping family members file wrongful death lawsuits in trench collapse accidents. We have investigated and resolved hundreds of trench collapse cases, and we know what challenges you will face. We have a working knowledge of workers’ compensation law and Texas work injury statutes, so we are never surprised by a development in a work injury lawsuit. No matter how difficult or complex your case, our attorneys can help you seek compensation and justice. Insurance adjusters and construction companies know how successful we have been, and they often fully cooperate with our settlement demands. They simply are afraid to face our lawyers in court. This means that we can often secure sizable settlements for our clients without ever stepping foot inside a courtroom. Our firm is dedicated to helping your family, no matter what it takes. So if you have lost a loved one in a trench collapse accident, do not let those responsible go unpunished. Contact Dallas trench collapse accident lawyer Michael Grossman from Grossman Law Offices today for a free consultation. Let us help you bring those responsible for your loved one’s death to justice.

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