Of all the professions in California, construction workers are in a high-risk group for sustaining injuries on the job. If you are a construction worker and you suffered an injury on a worksite, you are probably wondering if you have a legal claim worth pursuing. In most California construction accidents in the workplace, an injury claim will be limited by workers’ compensation laws. However, a Jacoby and Meyers construction accident lawyer can determine if an injured worker can seek compensation from a third party, such as a company that provides safety equipment, or a company that manufactured a defective jackhammer. When you make a claim against a third party, the limitations surrounding workers’ compensation laws will likely not apply. Thus, it allows injured workers to receive a bigger settlement.
By working with a Jacoby and Meyers construction accident lawyer, you will have clear and accurate insight into your case. You will also be in the best situation possible to get the maximum settlement you deserve. Our team can also help you get the right kind of medical treatment and increase your chances of maintaining a healthy life.
Types of Injuries People Get When they Call a Construction Accident Lawyer
At Jacoby and Meyers, you will work with a construction accident lawyer that helps people with serious injuries get the maximum settlement. They’ll ensure that it can cover your pain and suffering, as well as lost wages. Many of our clients have filed construction accident lawsuits from horrific injuries that result from the following:
Falls – Many construction workers need to work hundreds of feet above the ground. Owners, general contractors and sometimes third-party equipment and safety crews (as well as equipment manufacturers) must ensure all equipment is in perfect working order. Also, they must establish and monitor safety guidelines compliance. They must also put preventative measures into place (such as harnesses with safety ropes). If guidelines are not properly followed, falls can cause catastrophic injury or wrongful death lawsuits.
Falling Debris and Objects
Many workers suffer from construction site injuries when falling objects hit them. Debris, crane loads, swinging crane parts, collapsing scaffolding, tools, and even other workers can become disheveled and fall from great distances striking workers on the ground.
Employee Negligence
All too often construction companies, third parties and contractors will try to save money by hiring employees without proper training. They might lack the necessary certifications to safely perform their jobs. When poorly retained people operate heavy machinery, are responsible for securing safety measures, or perform other critical tasks, they run a greater risk of making grave mistakes that put others in potentially dangerous situations where injuries can ensue.
Defective Equipment
When heavy machinery like backhoe loaders and skid steers malfunction on a work site, or other heavy duty tools are defective, workers can suffer from serious injuries as a result of engineering errors by the manufacturers, oversights made by the construction company’s fleet manager, and other negligent entities and parties.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Some construction firms have standard automobiles used to pick up parts, transport workers, and perform other tasks associated with a construction project. If you are injured in a car accident, regardless if you are the driver or the passenger, in a company car, you could be entitled to a large settlement for your injuries.
When Should You Call a Construction Accident Lawyer?
The first thing you need to do is seek immediate medical attention, especially if your injuries are severe. Once an initial ER doctor has tended to your injuries, you will want to call a California construction accident lawyer right away. Do not sign anything from your employer or from insurance companies until you have had a chance to talk to our Jacoby and Meyers personal injury attorneys who specialize in construction accident lawsuits. Your construction accident lawyer will review the reports, collect the facts, and determine your best course of treatment and legal action. Do not sign away your rights by failing to take advantage of a free consultation with our Jacoby and Meyers experts.
Los Angeles Construction Accident News
Construction Accidents and OSHA violations
Construction accidents are increasingly common in California. Its hustle and bustle of growing buildings and businesses go all over Los Angeles and beyond. Frequently, construction accidents occur and result in an injury. The injuries can range from minor to severe and life-long. When an employee or construction worker is injured on site either through the negligence of the employer through some oversight, the construction worker can pursue a legal claim for negligence.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration legal violations can give rise to a claim for negligence under certain circumstances. To learn more about the implications of your legal claim, contact our legal team at Jacoby & Meyers. Our aggressive litigators will pursue and advocate your case and try to obtain you justice and the compensation you deserve.
Understanding Your Rights After A Construction Accident
Construction projects are ongoing all across America, especially in major states like California and New York. There is constant building and repairing in this day and age. Thus, it is, unfortunately, possible and likely for an individual to be injured at a construction site by accident, either as a construction worker or as a passerby.
Beverly Hills, California is one area that is booming with new projects at the moment. You must always pay attention to your surroundings when passing by a construction job site. If you or a loved one was injured in a construction accident due to someone’s negligence, Los Angeles personal injury attorneys from Jacoby & Meyers can help you.
When Can I File a Lawsuit for A Construction Accident?
It doesn’t matter if you are a construction worker or a passerby. You can file a lawsuit if you suffered an injury due to dangerous conditions on the premises. If there is an accident on a construction site, you have the legal right to bring a lawsuit against the company that is operating that site. You’d want to file a lawsuit for compensation and to prevent accidents from happening again in the future.
A construction site without proper safety precautions is the kind of place you’ll want to inform others about. The danger is simply too much to ignore. Make sure you contact a lawyer as soon as possible after an accident occurs. The lawyer will need to collect as much evidence as possible to make the case. The sooner you contact one of our personal injury attorneys, the sooner you can obtain appropriate medical treatment and strengthen your legal claim against the liable party.
Contact our team of construction accident attorneys to discuss your case and determine the next steps you should take.
How will a California Construction Accident Lawyer Help You Get Maximum Compensation?
After you have been injured on a work site, call a Jacoby and Meyers construction accident lawyer immediately after your injuries have been assessed by a doctor. Doing this can help you receive the highest compensation you deserve. You will likely have medical expenses and lost wages, so act fast to build your case. The longer you wait, the more challenging it can be to prove your case. Do not accept any settlement offers from your employer or insurance company. You could wind up with a mere fraction of the full settlement you deserve.
Jacoby and Meyers’ over three decades of experience can help our clients recover millions from construction accidents. Call our legal team today and let us help you get your life back together.
Frequently Asked Questions about CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
Do Many People Die From Construction Accidents?
People who fall in construction accidents account for 1/3 of all fatalities in construction accident deaths. Moreover, many who are not fatally wounded may suffer from lifelong injuries, including neurological damage and broken bones.
What Should I Do After a Construction Accident?
You should receive a full medical checkup to verify any injuries you may have sustained, and contact a lawyer immediately. The longer you wait to seek legal assistance, the less viable your case may be. The skilled attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have experience with construction accident cases and we can present your case to the employer or insurance company so that you receive the settlement or verdict you deserve.
How Can a Construction Accident Injury Affect My Life?
If you have been the victim of a construction accident, you may have sustained temporary or permanent injuries. You may lose time at work and wages that support you and your family, compounded by expensive hospital bills. In the worst-case scenario, you may not be able to work again at all or in the field of construction.
Does My Employer Have Insurance?
California state laws require employers to maintain insurance policies in order to cover employees or other persons on construction sites. However, not all companies abide by this law. Therefore, It is advisable to select an attorney who knows how to deal directly with employers regarding construction accident claims. The lawyers at Jacoby & Meyers have many years of experience with Construction Accident lawsuits, and our sole goal is to act in your best interests. We will pursue your case aggressively and present it to the insurance company or the employer as effectively as possible.
Michael Akiva is Managing Partner of Pre-Litigation of Jacoby & Meyers. Having started his career as an attorney at Latham & Watkins LLP, a prestigious, global corporate law firm, Michael quickly realized that representing big corporations was not for him. After leaving the firm, Michael dedicated himself to fighting for the rights of the injured. Education J.D. UCLA School of Law, Editor, UCLA Law Review B.S., Finance, University of Southern California, Magna cum laude