San Antonio Trench Collapse Attorney

Michael Grossman, San Antonio Construction Worker Injury Lawyer, Discusses Trench Collapse Accidents

If you or someone in your family has done any construction work, then you probably realize how dangerous trench collapse accidents can be. Most of the trench collapse accidents our firm accepts are fatal, and even if they are not fatal, they often involve catastrophic injuries.

If you or someone you love has been in a trench collapse accident and you wish to seek justice through a lawsuit, San Antonio trench collapse attorney Michael Grossman from Grossman Law Offices can help you. Our legal professionals have over twenty years of experience helping families file wrongful death lawsuits after losing a loved one in a fatal trench collapse. We are dedicated to making sure that those responsible for your loved one’s death are held accountable for their negligence.

How do Trench Collapse Accidents Occur?

In most cases, trench collapse because construction site employers do not abide by standard guidelines established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These guidelines cover numerous aspects of trench construction. In particular, they require that trenches have reinforced walls and support structures at certain intervals along the trench to prevent it from collapsing. However, constructing a safe trench is a time-consuming and often costly process, and construction companies often stretch the rules of break them completely in the interest of profits. In other cases, the equipment used to reinforce the trench is faulty. Either way, when a trench collapses, it is usually due to negligence, so you can potentially seek justice through a lawsuit.

Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim

A wrongful death lawsuit typically involves two different types of damages: wrongful death damages and survival damages. Wrongful death damages compensate a victim’s family for any damages that family endures due to the victim’s death. In general, these damages include:

• Medical and funeral expenses
• Loss of economic support
• Loss of companionship
• Mental and emotional turmoil

Survival damages, on the other hand, are damages sought on behalf of the deceased victim. These damages cover the damages for which a deceased victim could have sued if the victim had survived the accident. These damages typically include:

• Medical expenses
• Property damage
• Lost wages from time spent in the hospital
• Loss of earning capacity caused by long-term damage
• Physical pain and suffering
• Mental and emotional stress

Obviously, no amount of money can fairly compensate a family for the loss of someone they love. However, the truth is that losing a family member can put a family under severe financial stress. Our attorneys want to help you seek justice for your loved one’s death. However, we also understand the economic hardships that you will face, and we want to help you seek the compensation you need to get back on your feet financially. Our attorneys understand the complex process of calculating these damages, and we will do everything we can to make sure that you receive the largest settlement possible.

Let San Antonio Fatal Work Accident Attorney Michael Grossman Help You Build a Strong Case

Ultimately, filing a wrongful death lawsuit due to a trench collapse accident is not an easy task for those without extensive legal experience. Wrongful death lawsuits in general are complex and should only be handled by experienced attorneys. But workers’ compensation insurance can complicate your case even further by holding you to a higher standard of proof than would be required if the employer did not subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance. In a nutshell, if the defendant has workers’ compensation insurance, you must prove that he or she was grossly negligent rather than simply negligent, which is a much more difficult task.

Furthermore, many trench collapse accidents involve multiple defendants. If the equipment used to reinforce the trench was faulty, you will need to file a claim against the manufacturer in addition to your loved one’s employer. This requires a completely different legal strategy. In short, the process can be completely overwhelming to those who do not have experience with these types of cases.

However, San Antonio fatal trench collapse attorney Michael Grossman from Grossman Law Offices has been helping trench collapse victims and their families for twenty years. He knows how to thoroughly investigate the accident scene and determine precisely how the accident occurs. He will build a comprehensive lawsuit that brings charges against every liable party. In other words, he will do everything he can to make sure that every party responsible for your loved one’s death is brought to justice.

Our legal professionals have successfully resolved hundreds of trench collapse cases, and we know how to negotiate with insurance adjusters and convince juries that your family member was the victim of negligence. We are familiar with Texas work injury law and workers’ compensation issues, so we will never be caught off guard by any aspect of your case. Insurance adjusters are aware of how successful our firm has been, and they do not wish to face our attorneys in court. They often offer our clients sizable settlements before the case ever reaches trial. We are dedicated to doing everything we can for you and your family. So if you have lost someone you love in a trench collapse, contact San Antonio trench collapse lawyer Michael Grossman today, and let Grossman Law Offices help you seek the compensation you need and the justice you deserve.