A Texas construction accident case has resulted in a $35.9 million settlement for a worker who suffered catastrophic brain injuries after a fall from a roof, according to an announcement from Williams Caputo Injury Lawyers.
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The Austin-based trial firm described the recovery as one of the largest workplace injury settlements of its kind in the region. The worker has remained in a coma for four years following the incident and now requires lifetime, round-the-clock medical care.
According to legal filings, the incident occurred while the worker was performing assigned duties on a roof when he fell. Attorneys for the plaintiff alleged that the jobsite lacked basic fall protection systems and essential safety equipment required under industry standards.
Investigations conducted by the firm concluded that the absence of required safeguards contributed directly to the fall and the resulting traumatic brain injury.
"A worker arrived to perform his job, and basic safety measures, such as fall protection, simply were not in place," said the firm in a statement. "Four years later, our client remains in a coma and will require 24-hour care for the rest of his life because those fundamental standards were ignored. This settlement ensures his family has the resources to care for him and sends a clear message that cutting corners on worker safety is unacceptable."
The case underscores the devastating consequences that can arise from lapses in fundamental construction safety protocols, particularly in high-risk tasks such as roofing work.
The $35.9 million settlement is structured to cover long-term medical supervision, rehabilitative therapy and specialized care costs that can accumulate over decades. In severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases, families often face lifetime expenses reaching tens of millions of dollars, including assistive equipment, home modifications and continuous skilled nursing care.
Legal experts note that settlements of this scale reflect not only medical projections but also lost earnings, pain and suffering, and the permanent loss of independence.
Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, with falls consistently ranking among the leading causes of serious injury and death on jobsites. Federal and state safety regulations require employers to implement fall protection systems, particularly for elevated work, to prevent precisely these types of incidents.
While the firm did not disclose specific employer details, the case highlights ongoing concerns about enforcement of fall protection standards and jobsite oversight.
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High-value settlements can serve both compensatory and deterrent purposes — ensuring injured workers receive necessary care while reinforcing industry accountability around safety compliance.
Williams Caputo Injury Lawyers focuses on catastrophic workplace injuries, wrongful death claims and complex litigation. The firm states it regularly represents clients in construction accident cases, commercial vehicle crashes and other high-severity injury matters.
Originally reported by Plentisoft in News File.
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