Conroe Construction Accident Lawyer Fighting for Injured Workers

Experienced Representation for Montgomery County Construction Injuries

Montgomery County is experiencing explosive growth. Census data shows an 18.1% population increase from 2019 to 2023—far outpacing neighboring Harris County’s 3.4% growth. In 2024 alone, Montgomery County saw 4.8% population growth, ranking among the fastest-growing counties in the nation.

This growth translates directly into construction activity. Through Q3 2025, Montgomery County issued 8,739 residential building permits—second only to Harris County in the Houston metro area. New housing developments, commercial projects, highway expansions, and infrastructure improvements create construction sites throughout Conroe and surrounding communities.

Where there’s construction, there are construction accidents. Texas leads the nation in construction fatalities. Falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-between accidents cause devastating injuries and deaths on Texas job sites every year.

Harper Law Firm represents Conroe and Montgomery County construction workers injured on the job. We understand the unique legal landscape facing Texas construction workers—including the critical question of whether your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance—and fight for maximum compensation regardless of which legal path applies to your case.

Texas Construction Accident Law: A Unique Landscape

Texas stands alone among states in not requiring employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This creates two distinct legal paths for injured construction workers:

• Workers’ Compensation Claims (Subscriber Employers): If your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, you’re generally limited to workers’ comp benefits. These provide medical coverage and partial wage replacement but don’t compensate for pain and suffering or allow full recovery of lost wages.
• Personal Injury Lawsuits (Non-Subscriber Employers): If your employer doesn’t carry workers’ compensation—as many Texas construction companies don’t—you may sue your employer directly. Non-subscriber lawsuits allow recovery of full damages including pain and suffering, but require proving employer negligence.
• Third-Party Claims (All Workers): Regardless of workers’ comp status, injured workers may pursue claims against negligent third parties such as general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers.

Understanding which legal options apply to your situation requires experienced analysis. Harper Law Firm evaluates every construction accident to identify all available paths to compensation.

True Litigation Firm for Construction Accident Cases

Construction accident cases require attorneys who understand:

• OSHA regulations and industry safety standards
• Complex relationships between contractors, subcontractors, and property owners
• Workers’ compensation law and non-subscriber liability
• Product liability claims for defective equipment
• How to investigate job site conditions and safety violations

Harper Law Firm prepares every construction accident case for trial. When insurance companies or negligent parties refuse fair compensation, we’re ready to fight in the courtroom.

Construction Growth in Conroe and Montgomery County

Montgomery County’s construction boom shows no signs of slowing:

Residential Development

Thousands of new homes are under construction throughout Montgomery County:

• Mavera (off TX-242): 1,038 planned lots with ongoing section development
• Stonebrooke (Willis): Continuing expansion with new sections
• Lexington Heights (FM 1097): Adding 71+ new homes
• Magnolia Forest (Jackson Road): 490 planned homes around a 17-acre lake
• Lone Star Landing (FM 2854): 203+ additional homes in new sections
• Royal Pines (New Caney): 450 total planned homes
• Granger Pines: Ongoing section development with 122+ new lots

Major builders including D.R. Horton, Pulte Homes, Centex, Ashton Woods, and M/I Homes operate throughout the county.

Commercial Development

Commercial construction activity includes:

• The Woodlands Mall expansion: $100 million project with hotels, retail, and parking
• East Montgomery County conference complex: $108 million facility
• Gosling Oaks town center: 120,000 square feet of medical and retail space
• Industrial facilities: Including Hyundai Welding Products’ $23.4 million production facility
• Numerous retail centers, restaurants, and commercial buildings

Infrastructure Projects

Road construction and infrastructure improvements throughout the county create additional construction zone hazards:

• I-45 corridor improvements
• State highway expansions
• New road construction serving developing areas
• Utility installation and upgrades

Common Construction Accident Types

OSHA identifies four categories—the “Focus Four”—responsible for the majority of construction fatalities:

Falls

Falls are the leading cause of construction deaths, accounting for over one-third of all construction fatalities. Falls occur from:

• Roofs and elevated work surfaces
• Scaffolding and ladders
• Unprotected edges and floor openings
• Improperly secured work platforms
• Collapsed structures

Texas residential construction—including the extensive home building in Montgomery County—sees particularly high fall rates as workers install roofing, siding, and work on multi-story structures.

Struck-By Accidents

Construction workers face constant risks of being struck by:

• Falling tools, materials, and debris
• Swinging loads from cranes and hoists
• Moving vehicles and heavy equipment
• Collapsing structures or trenches

Struck-by accidents cause traumatic brain injuries, crushing injuries, and death.

Electrocution

Electrical hazards on construction sites include:

• Contact with overhead power lines
• Exposed wiring and electrical systems
• Improperly grounded equipment
• Defective tools and extension cords
• Working near energized circuits

Electrocution can cause immediate death, severe burns, cardiac arrest, and long-term neurological damage.

Caught-In/Between

Workers can be caught in or compressed by:

• Machinery and moving equipment parts
• Collapsing trenches and excavations
• Collapsing structures or materials
• Equipment rollovers

Caught-between accidents cause crushing injuries, amputations, and death.

Additional Construction Hazards

Beyond the Focus Four, construction workers face:

Repetitive Motion Injuries: Carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and chronic pain from repeated motions.
Toxic Exposure: Asbestos, silica dust, lead, solvents, and other hazardous materials.
Heat-Related Illness: Texas heat creates serious risks for outdoor construction workers.
Vehicle Accidents: Crashes involving construction vehicles and traffic through work zones.

Liable Parties in Construction Accidents

Employers (Non-Subscribers)

Texas employers who don’t carry workers’ compensation insurance can be sued directly for workplace injuries. Non-subscribers cannot raise traditional defenses like contributory negligence or assumption of risk—they face strict liability if negligence caused the injury.

General Contractors

General contractors maintaining overall job site control may be liable for:

• Failing to provide safe work conditions
• Inadequate safety training and enforcement
• Failure to coordinate subcontractor activities safely
• OSHA violations affecting the entire site
• Negligent hiring of unqualified subcontractors

Subcontractors

Subcontractors may be liable for injuries caused by their own negligence, even to workers employed by other companies on the same site.

Property Owners

Property owners who maintain control over construction activities or know of dangerous conditions may share liability for accidents.

Equipment Manufacturers

Manufacturers of defective tools, machinery, scaffolding, safety equipment, or vehicles may face product liability claims when their products cause injuries.

Engineers and Architects

Design professionals whose negligent plans create dangerous conditions may bear liability for resulting accidents.

Equipment Rental Companies

Companies renting defective equipment or failing to provide proper safety instructions may share liability.

Construction Accident Injuries

Construction accidents cause severe injuries requiring extensive treatment:

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Falls and struck-by accidents cause concussions, skull fractures, and traumatic brain injuries affecting cognitive function, memory, and personality.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Falls and crushing accidents can damage the spinal cord, causing partial or complete paralysis requiring lifetime care.

Amputations

Caught-in machinery, crushing injuries, and severe trauma may require surgical amputation of fingers, hands, arms, feet, or legs.

Severe Burns

Electrocution, fires, explosions, and chemical exposure cause severe burns requiring skin grafts and extensive treatment.

Fractures

Falls and struck-by accidents cause broken bones throughout the body, often requiring surgical repair and lengthy rehabilitation.

Internal Injuries

Blunt force trauma causes internal bleeding and organ damage that may not be immediately apparent.

Occupational Diseases

Long-term exposure to hazardous materials causes mesothelioma, silicosis, lead poisoning, and other occupational diseases.

Wrongful Death

Many construction accidents are fatal. Surviving family members may pursue wrongful death claims for their losses.

Texas Workers’ Compensation vs. Non-Subscriber Claims

Workers’ Compensation Benefits

If your employer carries workers’ comp, benefits include:

• Payment of all reasonable medical expenses
• Temporary income benefits (70-75% of average weekly wage)
• Impairment income benefits for permanent impairment
• Supplemental income benefits for significant lost earning capacity
• Death benefits for surviving family members

Workers’ comp does NOT include compensation for pain and suffering.

Non-Subscriber Employer Lawsuits

If your employer doesn’t carry workers’ comp, you may sue directly and recover:

• Full medical expenses (past and future)
• Complete lost wages and earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Disfigurement
• Physical impairment
• Punitive damages in egregious cases

Non-subscribers cannot use traditional defenses, making these cases more favorable for injured workers.

Third-Party Claims

Regardless of workers’ comp status, claims against negligent third parties allow full damage recovery, including pain and suffering.

OSHA Regulations and Construction Safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes safety standards for construction sites. Violations of these standards establish negligence in injury claims:

Fall Protection

• Guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems required at 6+ feet
• Proper ladder use and positioning
• Scaffold construction and inspection requirements
• Floor hole and wall opening protection

Scaffolding Standards

• Load capacity requirements
• Proper construction and bracing
• Guardrail and access requirements
• Competent person inspection

Electrical Safety

• Clearance distances from power lines
• Ground-fault circuit interrupter protection
• Proper grounding and insulation
• Lockout/tagout procedures

Excavation Safety

• Trench shoring and sloping requirements
• Competent person inspection
• Protective systems for trenches over 5 feet
• Access and egress requirements

Personal Protective Equipment

• Hard hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection
• Proper footwear
• Fall protection equipment
• Respiratory protection when required

What to Do After a Construction Accident

At the Scene

Seek medical attention immediately for all injuries
Report the accident to your supervisor and document that you reported it
Document the scene with photographs if possible
Identify witnesses who saw what happened
Preserve evidence including defective equipment or unsafe conditions
Don’t sign statements or accept blame

After the Accident

Get comprehensive medical evaluation—some injuries aren’t immediately apparent
Follow all medical recommendations
Document your injuries with ongoing photographs
Keep records of all medical treatment and expenses
Determine workers’ comp status—find out if your employer is a subscriber
Contact Harper Law Firm for a free consultation

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I was partially at fault for my accident?

Texas follows modified comparative negligence. If you were 50% or less at fault, you can still recover damages (reduced by your fault percentage). If your employer is a non-subscriber, they cannot raise contributory negligence as a defense.

Can I sue if I’m receiving workers’ compensation?

You can’t sue your employer if they carry workers’ comp, but you may sue negligent third parties such as general contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, or property owners.

What if my employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation?

You may sue your employer directly, and they cannot use traditional defenses. Non-subscriber lawsuits often result in larger recoveries than workers’ comp benefits.

How long do I have to file a construction accident claim?

Workers’ comp claims have strict deadlines (generally one year). Personal injury lawsuits have a two-year statute of limitations. Contact an attorney promptly to protect your rights.

What if I’m an undocumented worker?

Immigration status doesn’t affect your right to workers’ compensation or to sue for personal injuries. Texas law protects all workers regardless of documentation status.

Contact Conroe Construction Accident Lawyers Today

If you’ve been injured on a construction site in Conroe, Montgomery County, or anywhere in the Houston metro area, you need experienced attorneys who understand construction accident law and will fight for maximum compensation.

Harper Law Firm offers free, no-obligation consultations where we’ll:

• Review the circumstances of your accident
• Determine your employer’s workers’ comp status
• Identify all potentially liable parties
• Explain your legal options
• Discuss compensation for your injuries

Construction workers deserve safe job sites. When negligent employers, contractors, and property owners fail to provide safe conditions, they must be held accountable. Contact Harper Law Firm today—your Conroe construction accident lawyers are ready to fight for you.