San Francisco Construction Site Injury Attorneys
Cartwright - August 14, 2020 -
Construction is necessary to ensure that we have new, improved, and maintained buildings, roads, schools, and more. However, with any type of construction comes the inherent risks of accidents and injuries. Construction sites have structures in various stages of completion, require working from high places, and involve heavy machinery and power tools. All of these create the ongoing risks that serious accidents might happen.
Construction accidents might occur despite all appropriate safety measures being taken, but they can also be the result of the negligence of one or more parties. No matter what caused your injuries, you should not wait to discuss the matter with a San Francisco construction site injury lawyer. The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc., handles these complex claims, and we can advise you of your rights to financial recovery.
Common Construction Site Accidents
As mentioned, construction sites involve many hazards and risks, and the following are some common accidents that can cause injuries:
- Falls from heights
- Getting hit by falling objects
- Electrical accidents
- Power tool accidents
- Getting caught in-between materials
- Vehicle and road crew accidents
- Heavy equipment accidents
- Trench collapses
All of these can cause serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries (SCIs), crush injuries, amputations, burns, lacerations, and more. All of these injuries need immediate medical attention, and then you should look into your rights to compensation for your expenses and losses.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
California requires employers to have workers’ compensation coverage for employees injured on the job. If you are a construction worker and you sustain injuries while working on a site, workers’ compensation should provide benefits for:
- Medical bills
- Temporary disability and wage replacement
- Long-term disability
These benefits should be available no matter what caused the accident, as workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. In exchange for receiving these benefits, you give up your right to file a lawsuit against your employer for your injuries.
Injury Claims against Third Parties
While no-fault workers’ compensation benefits can help many injured construction workers cover some of their losses, this system does not provide the same types of compensation as a personal injury claim would. In many cases, a party other than your employer might have been negligent and caused the accident to happen.
Third-party negligence can come in many forms, such as defective power tools, contractors on-site who fail to follow safety regulations, electrical workers who do not properly ground wires, or third-party crews that do not properly assemble scaffolding. If someone’s negligence contributed to your injuries, you can seek compensation by filing an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. This type of case allows you to seek compensation for noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering, as well as medical expenses and lost income.
Contact a San Francisco Construction Site Injury Lawyer Today
The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. can assess your accident and injuries and advise all possible avenues for full compensation. Call (415) 851-6486 or contact us online for a free consultation and to learn how our San Francisco construction site injury attorney can help.
Construction is necessary to ensure that we have new, improved, and maintained buildings, roads, schools, and more. However, with any type of construction comes the inherent risks of accidents and injuries. Construction sites have structures in various stages of completion, require working from high places, and involve heavy machinery and power tools. All of these create the ongoing risks that serious accidents might happen.
Construction accidents might occur despite all appropriate safety measures being taken, but they can also be the result of the negligence of one or more parties. No matter what caused your injuries, you should not wait to discuss the matter with a San Francisco construction site injury lawyer. The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc., handles these complex claims, and we can advise you of your rights to financial recovery.
Common Construction Site Accidents
As mentioned, construction sites involve many hazards and risks, and the following are some common accidents that can cause injuries:
- Falls from heights
- Getting hit by falling objects
- Electrical accidents
- Power tool accidents
- Getting caught in-between materials
- Vehicle and road crew accidents
- Heavy equipment accidents
- Trench collapses
All of these can cause serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries (SCIs), crush injuries, amputations, burns, lacerations, and more. All of these injuries need immediate medical attention, and then you should look into your rights to compensation for your expenses and losses.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
California requires employers to have workers’ compensation coverage for employees injured on the job. If you are a construction worker and you sustain injuries while working on a site, workers’ compensation should provide benefits for:
- Medical bills
- Temporary disability and wage replacement
- Long-term disability
These benefits should be available no matter what caused the accident, as workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. In exchange for receiving these benefits, you give up your right to file a lawsuit against your employer for your injuries.
Injury Claims against Third Parties
While no-fault workers’ compensation benefits can help many injured construction workers cover some of their losses, this system does not provide the same types of compensation as a personal injury claim would. In many cases, a party other than your employer might have been negligent and caused the accident to happen.
Third-party negligence can come in many forms, such as defective power tools, contractors on-site who fail to follow safety regulations, electrical workers who do not properly ground wires, or third-party crews that do not properly assemble scaffolding. If someone’s negligence contributed to your injuries, you can seek compensation by filing an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. This type of case allows you to seek compensation for noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering, as well as medical expenses and lost income.
Contact a San Francisco Construction Site Injury Lawyer Today
The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. can assess your accident and injuries and advise all possible avenues for full compensation. Call (415) 851-6486 or contact us online for a free consultation and to learn how our San Francisco construction site injury attorney can help.
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