A construction accident can cause severe injuries and put you out of work. Because construction is very physical demanding work, many construction workers who are injured on the job are never able to return to work at the same level as before the accident, and suffered reduced earning capacity even if they can work again. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Our Los Angeles accident attorneys can help.
Types of Construction Accidents
Common types of construction accidents include:
• Heavy equipment accidents
• Nail gun accidents
• Power tool accidents
• Falls from scaffolding
• Electrical accidents
• Fires and explosions
• Falling objects or materials
• Structure collapse
• Ladder accidents
Compensation for Construction Accidents
If you are an employee you should file for Workers’ Compensation right away. If you are eligible for Workers’ Compensation you are not allowed to sue your employer, but you may have a third party lawsuit against another responsible party. This is common in construction accidents where multiple companies are involved.
Independent contractors are not eligible for Workers’ Compensation, but can file a personal injury lawsuit.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a construction accident, please call our Los Angeles, California accident attorneys or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.