Are Moving Companies Liable for Injuries Caused During a Move in Texas?

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Key Takeaway:
Moving companies may be liable for injuries caused during a move if negligence by the company or its workers contributed to the accident.

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May through August are the most common months to move, with roughly 60% to 80% of moves happening during this time.

While most moves go smoothly, injuries can happen during the process—especially when heavy furniture, moving trucks, or unsafe equipment are involved.

If you are injured during a move, liability depends on how the accident occurred and who was responsible.

When a Moving Company May Be Responsible

Moving companies are expected to operate safely and take reasonable precautions while handling property and transporting items. If careless or unsafe actions lead to an injury, the company may be held liable.

Examples may include:

• Movers dropping heavy furniture on someone
• Unsafe lifting practices causing injuries
• Moving trucks causing traffic accidents
• Boxes or furniture blocking walkways and creating hazards
• Defective or improperly used moving equipment, such as ramps or dollies

Company Negligence May Extend Beyond the Accident

A moving company may also share responsibility if it:

• Hired unqualified workers
• Failed to conduct reasonable safety checks
• Did not properly train employees
• Provided unsafe equipment or vehicles

In these situations, liability may stem from the company’s own negligent business practices—not just the worker’s actions during the move.

Employee vs. Independent Contractor Liability

Liability can also depend on whether the worker involved was an employee or an independent contractor.

If the worker was a direct employee acting within the scope of their job duties, the moving company may generally be responsible for their negligence.

If the worker was an independent contractor, liability may become more complicated depending on the level of control the company exercised over the work being performed.

Moving Injury? Call Shaw.

Moving companies should prioritize safety when handling heavy property and transporting belongings. If you were injured because a mover acted negligently, you may have the right to pursue compensation for things like:

• Emergency treatment
• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• And more

We’ll help you find out for free.

Call Shaw today at 800-862-1260 to schedule your free case evaluation with a San Antonio personal injury attorney.
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