Los Angeles Construction Accident Lawyer
Request Free ConsultationConstruction accidents can leave workers and their families facing overwhelming medical bills, lost income, long-term disabilities, and an uncertain future. When these accidents occur because of unsafe job sites, negligent contractors, defective equipment, or violations of safety regulations, injured workers may have the right to pursue compensation beyond workers’ compensation benefits.
At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, our Los Angeles injury lawyers specialize in construction accidents and fight to hold negligent parties accountable and pursue the maximum compensation available for injured workers and their families. If you were hurt on a construction site, we are prepared to investigate the cause of your accident, identify all liable parties, and aggressively advocate for the financial recovery you deserve. Call (310) 928-6200 or contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
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Our construction accident and Los Angeles workers’ compensation lawyers understand what’s at stake for you and your loved ones and will stop at nothing to secure the compensation you deserve.
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What Are Common Causes of Construction Site Accidents?
California workers could face danger in many ways. Some of these include:
#1. Slip & Falls
Most onsite injuries are the result of falls. A large portion of work must occur at great heights, using scaffolding, cranes, roofs, ladders, bridges, and more. Inadequate safety gear, crane operator error, or other forms of negligence on-site could lead to an injurious fall. Speak to a slip and fall accident lawyer in Los Angeles today.
#2. Falling Objects
With so much gear and equipment moving around, workers face risks of objects hitting them, inflicting brain injuries, and more. Workers or even clients may set tools or construction materials down improperly or before they properly secure them.
#3. Faulty or Poorly Maintained Equipment
The operation of large equipment requires extra precautions, especially in areas where people are working. Inadequate safety measures or unsatisfactory operation procedures put people at risk of injury or death. Reach out to a Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer today for more information.
#4. Fire/Explosion
Construction sites involve many dangerous and explosive or combustible components, including exposed wiring, chemical storage, leaking pipes, and more. Some projects actually have explosives on site.
#5. Structural Collapse
Workers digging trenches or tunnels face the risk of the structure collapsing. New buildings under construction may have structural weaknesses that extreme weather could cause to fall. Demolition projects often place workers on a site where a known collapse is imminent. All of these factors increase the risk of injury.
#6. Overexertion
Workers often must push their bodies to the limit to get work done. They also may have to do the same task over and over. Their work conditions could put them in extreme heat or cold. All of this requires heavy exertion on the body, exposing them to injury risk.
#7. Respiratory Disease
Construction sites are home to dust and dirt, as well as chemicals and other materials. When workers inhale these substances, it can lead to minor infections or much more serious diseases; some are even fatal.
What are the Main Types of Injuries from Construction Accidents?
These dangers can lead to many medical conditions, including:
1. Amputation
2. Broken bones
3. Burns
4. Cuts/lacerations
5. Death
6. Eye/ear injury
7. Joint injury
8. Loss of hearing/sight
9. Paralysis/other spinal injuries
10. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
11. Respiratory damage
12. Head/brain trauma
Because of these dangers, construction sites are heavily regulated by federal and state law. But in an effort to save money, some employers routinely ignore those safety regulations, with tragic results. Other construction accidents arise out of simple carelessness. But in either case, more responsible or careful behavior could prevent the vast majority of construction accidents. If you’ve lost someone or been seriously hurt at a construction site because of someone else’s carelessness, you’re facing a personal physical, emotional, and financial catastrophe. You have the right to hold careless people and companies responsible for the results of their actions.
Free Consultations from our Los Angeles Construction Site Injury Attorneys
If you sustained injuries on a construction site in the Los Angeles area, workers’ compensation should cover your injuries and lost wages; however, each situation is different. It’s in your best interest to consult with a Los Angeles construction accident lawyer at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP and have your case reviewed. We can help you seek compensation! Discuss your case with our experienced team of award-winning attorneys in a free consultation. Call us in Los Angeles today! (310) 928-6200.