Bryan-College Station Construction Accident Lawyers Fighting for Injured Workers

TL;DR (In short): Harper Law Firm represents construction accident victims in Bryan-College Station, where rapid growth and major projects including the $671 million Highway 6 expansion create significant workplace injury risks. We pursue claims against negligent contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners to secure maximum compensation for injured construction workers and members of the public injured in construction-related accidents.

Construction Boom Creates Injury Risks in Bryan-College Station

Bryan-College Station is experiencing unprecedented construction activity, creating both employment opportunities and injury risks for workers and the public. The community has been ranked among the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas, driving demand for residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction.

With a current population exceeding 270,000 and steady growth of two to three percent annually, the Bryan-College Station area requires constant construction to meet housing, commercial, and infrastructure demands. This construction activity creates significant risks for workers and the public alike.

Major Infrastructure Projects

The $671 million Highway 6 improvement project, scheduled to begin construction in summer 2025 with completion anticipated in 2030, represents the largest infrastructure project in the region’s history. This five-year construction effort will employ hundreds of workers and create extensive construction zones throughout the Highway 6 corridor.

Additional infrastructure projects include Greens Prairie Road and Rock Prairie Road widening projects, fire station construction including the new Fire Station 7, water and wastewater treatment plant expansions including Carter Creek renovations, municipal facility improvements throughout both cities, and ongoing road maintenance and improvement projects throughout Brazos County.

Texas A&M Campus and Northgate Construction

Texas A&M University continues expanding its campus facilities, while the Northgate District is experiencing a high-rise construction boom with multiple student housing towers under construction or in planning. These projects bring construction workers to elevated work sites with fall hazards, heavy equipment operation risks, and other dangers inherent to high-rise construction.

Recent and ongoing Northgate construction includes multiple high-rise student housing buildings exceeding 15 stories, Rev Northgate at 19 floors becoming the tallest building in College Station, Nova Northgate planned at 20 stories with 346 units, renovation and expansion of existing structures, utility infrastructure improvements, and streetscape and public space improvements.

Residential and Commercial Development

College Station has seen significant increases in both single-family and multi-family housing construction, with approximately 1,200 new units added annually in recent years. Commercial developments including Century Square expansion with new retail and restaurant space, new hotels, retail centers, and office construction add to the overall construction activity throughout the community.

Common Construction Accidents in Bryan-College Station

Falls from Heights

Falls remain the leading cause of construction worker deaths in Texas. Workers fall from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, elevated work platforms, and incomplete structures when fall protection fails or is not implemented.

OSHA requires fall protection for workers above six feet. When employers fail to provide guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems, they bear responsibility for resulting injuries.

The high-rise construction projects in Northgate create particular fall hazards, with workers operating at significant heights on multiple buildings simultaneously.

Struck-By Accidents

Construction sites are dynamic environments where heavy equipment, cranes, and material handling create struck-by hazards. Workers are injured by falling objects, swinging loads, moving vehicles, and equipment malfunctions.

Proper site management requires coordination of material handling, traffic control, and worker positioning. Failures in coordination lead to serious accidents.

Caught-Between Accidents

Workers suffer caught-between injuries when trapped between moving equipment and fixed objects, caught in machinery, or buried in trench collapses. These accidents often cause catastrophic injuries or death.

Trenching and excavation work presents particular dangers. OSHA requires protective systems for trenches deeper than five feet. When employers skip these protections, collapse accidents result.

Electrocution

Electrical hazards exist throughout construction sites. Contact with overhead power lines, energized equipment, and improper temporary wiring causes electrocution deaths and severe injuries.

Even non-fatal electrical injuries can cause lasting damage including cardiac problems, nerve damage, and severe burns.

Equipment Accidents

Construction sites use numerous types of heavy equipment including cranes, forklifts, excavators, and concrete trucks. Equipment malfunctions, operator errors, and inadequate maintenance all contribute to serious accidents.

Public Construction Zone Accidents

The extensive road construction throughout Bryan-College Station creates significant risks for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists navigating construction zones.

Construction zone accident causes include:

• Inadequate signage warning of lane changes and hazards
• Confusing traffic patterns through construction areas
• Poorly maintained temporary road surfaces
• Debris on roadways from construction activities
• Reduced visibility due to construction barriers
• Workers or equipment entering travel lanes

If you have been injured in a construction zone traffic accident, Harper Law Firm will investigate whether the construction company, government entity, or other parties bear responsibility for unsafe conditions.

Going Beyond Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ Comp Limitations

Texas workers’ compensation provides wage replacement and medical benefits regardless of fault. However, these benefits have significant limitations. Workers’ comp typically pays only partial lost wages and does not compensate for pain and suffering.

For workers with catastrophic injuries, workers’ compensation often leaves them significantly undercompensated for their losses.

Third-Party Claims

Many construction accident victims have claims against parties other than their employers. These third-party claims are not limited by workers’ compensation restrictions and can include all categories of damages.

Potential third-party defendants include:

• General contractors responsible for overall site safety
• Subcontractors performing specific work tasks
• Property owners who may retain certain safety obligations
• Equipment manufacturers if defective products contribute to accidents
• Architects and engineers if design defects create hazards
• Government entities responsible for road construction safety
• Equipment rental companies if they provide faulty equipment

Non-Subscriber Claims

Texas does not require employers to carry workers’ compensation. Non-subscribing employers can be sued directly for negligence, potentially providing better compensation than workers’ comp would have.

OSHA Violations and Construction Safety

Federal Safety Standards

OSHA establishes comprehensive construction safety standards addressing fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, electrical safety, and personal protective equipment.

OSHA violations provide strong evidence of negligence in civil lawsuits. Documented violations demonstrate that responsible parties knew or should have known about hazards.

Common OSHA violations in construction include:

• Inadequate fall protection for elevated work including missing guardrails and harnesses
• Failure to provide proper personal protective equipment
• Unsafe scaffolding construction and maintenance
• Inadequate trenching and excavation safety measures
• Electrical safety violations
• Failure to properly train workers on hazards
• Inadequate hazard communication
• Failure to maintain safe equipment

Citation Records

OSHA requires employers to maintain injury records. These records, along with citation histories and inspection reports, provide evidence supporting liability claims.

Harper Law Firm investigates OSHA records and safety violations to build strong cases for construction accident victims.

Compensation for Construction Accident Victims

Construction accident victims may recover compensation for medical expenses including emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, and rehabilitation. Future medical costs for ongoing treatment needs may be recovered. Lost wages for time missed from work during recovery and reduced earning capacity if injuries prevent return to construction work may be compensated. Pain and suffering for physical pain and emotional distress from injuries, permanent disability benefits if injuries cause lasting impairment, and vocational rehabilitation if injuries require career changes are also recoverable.

Acting Quickly After a Construction Accident

Time is critical in construction accident cases. Evidence at construction sites changes rapidly as work continues. Witnesses may leave the job site and become difficult to locate. Equipment may be moved, repaired, or replaced. Construction companies may attempt to cover up safety violations.

Contact Harper Law Firm immediately after a construction accident so we can begin investigating while evidence is available. We will work to preserve evidence, identify witnesses, and document safety violations before they can be concealed.

Contact Bryan-College Station Construction Accident Lawyers Today

If you have been injured in a construction accident in Bryan, College Station, or anywhere in Brazos County, Harper Law Firm will investigate all potentially liable parties and pursue maximum compensation for your injuries. Whether you are a construction worker injured on the job or a member of the public injured in a construction zone, we can help.

Our attorneys understand the complex liability issues in construction accident cases and will fight to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. We will identify all responsible parties, document safety violations, and build a strong case for your recovery.

Contact Harper Law Firm today – Bryan-College Station construction accident lawyers fighting for injured workers.