Some of the most catastrophic injuries we see are from construction accidents. Our office has represented injured workers in San Diego County and throughout California.

Most catastrophic construction site injuries are due to falls from scaffolding and other heights. However, other causes can be equally devastating. Moreover, because construction work is usually very physical and there is frequently no light or moderate duty work available, a serious injury can mean the loss of a career. Tradesmen are well paid and have excellent benefits; it's usually impossible for them to find a career with comparable pay and benefits.

Because of the severe consequences caused by construction accidents, contractors have a high duty of care to their workers and the general public. For example, they must inspect each job site with safety engineers and provide safety programs. The general contractor and all subcontractors must provide a reasonably safe site, warn of hazards common to the site and work, to hire careful employees, to coordinate job safety with project goals, and supervise compliance with safety specifications. Unfortunately, even with these standards, construction accidents due to unsafe conditions and other workers happen every day.

If you or a loved one has been injured at a construction site, it is important that you understand your rights to any benefits and compensation owed under the law. In some cases, you will be allowed to collect workers' compensation benefits and also pursue damages from another (other than your employer) party who negligently caused your injuries. For example, construction injuries may be caused by defective products and negligent manufacturing. In those cases, the manufacturer of the defective product would be responsible to compensate you for your injuries.

If you live in San Diego County or anywhere throughout California and you or someone you love has been injured in a construction work site accident, contact us online or call us at 888-233-5020 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.