Sacramento Construction Site Accident Lawyers
Construction site jobs are responsible for the second-highest number of occupational deaths annually in the state of California. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), construction site contractors must provide working conditions that are free of hazards, which according to statistics, is not happening frequently enough, and causing preventable, unnecessary construction site accident deaths and injuries. A construction worker injured on the job has the right to file a workers’ compensation claim and in addition, may be able to file a personal injury claim in order to receive substantially greater compensation for medical bills, loss of benefits and wages, and pain and suffering. A Sacramento construction site accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger can advise an injured construction worker of the legal process and help to file a personal injury claim to recover the maximum compensation available.
Causes of Sacramento Construction Site Accidents
Contractors, subcontractors and supervisors must provide construction workers with appropriate training for the job being performed and ensure that proper safety precautions are being taken to prevent a construction site accident. Vendors and suppliers that provide building equipment that is defective or not functioning properly can also be liable for a construction site accident. Construction workers are frequently the victims of slip and fall accidents, crane accidents, and scaffolding and elevator shaft accidents. Additional causes of Sacramento construction site accidents are:
- Electrical shock
- Worker run over by machinery
- Fires and explosions
- Welding accidents
- Structure failing
- Logging accidents
- Cutting accidents
- Punch press malfunctions
- Nail gun accidents
- Compressor accidents
- Unsafe/dangerous equipment accidents.
Types of Construction Site Accident Injuries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are roughly 150,000 construction site accident injuries each year. Construction site accidents often result in catastrophic injuries that severely hamper a victim’s ability to lead a normal life, if a full recovery is possible. Construction injuries can include brain injuries, head and spinal cord injuries, impalement, lacerations, burn injuries, back and neck sprains, broken bones, paralysis, coma, severed nerves, loss of eyesight, hearing loss and death.
Third Party Negligence
At a construction site there are several parties responsible for providing a safe working environment, including general contractors, subcontractors, architects, vendors, and suppliers. If a third party, because of negligent or careless actions, causes serious injury to a construction worker, they may be liable for damages. If there is any question of negligence or carelessness on a third party, it is recommended that a knowledgeable Sacramento injury attorney be contacted immediately to discuss the facts surrounding the accident. A thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the accident and ultimately, determine what third party is responsible for a worker’s injuries.
Our Clients’ Needs Come First
At Estey Bomberger, we always put our clients’ needs first. While you focus on your recovery, we will do everything possible to see that justice is served, in the form of maximum, full and fair compensation. A Sacramento accident attorney at our firm will ensure that your case is handled with the expertise and diligence you deserve, and that you receive the maximum compensation you are entitled to. Phone a Sacramento personal injury attorney today at (916) 903-5126 and we will schedule a free consultation to meet with you in person at your home, hospital or our office.