Lancaster Construction Accident Lawyer

Working on a construction site is one of the most hazardous ways to earn a living in California. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that laborers in this industry face some of the highest risks for fatal injuries compared to almost any other career path. If you are looking for a Lancaster construction accident lawyer to pursue the money your family needs to stay afloat, Hinden & Breslavsky is ready to represent you. Our firm has recovered over $900 million for injured workers across California since we opened our doors in 1974. You can reach us at (323) 954-1800 for a free consultation where we can discuss your situation in English, Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, or Farsi.+1

How Construction Accidents Happen

The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that workplace fatalities and serious injuries often stem from a few specific types of incidents on the job. These events can change a person’s life in a single second, leaving them with medical bills they cannot pay and a future that feels uncertain. Some of the most frequent causes of these accidents include:

• Motor vehicle accidents: These incidents involve trucks or heavy machinery colliding with other objects or situations where a vehicle flips over on uneven ground.
• Slip and fall accidents: Workers often trip over tools left in walkways or suffer devastating falls from scaffolding, ladders, and high roofs.
• Falling objects: Tools, building materials, or debris can fall from upper levels and strike workers below with incredible force.
• Dangerous environments: Employees may suffer from exposure to high voltage electricity, extreme weather conditions, or toxic chemicals used on the site.

The harm caused by these events can be minor or it can end a career entirely. You might be sitting at home right now wondering if you will ever be able to put on your work boots again or how you will provide for your children without a steady paycheck. If you are dealing with the loss of a family member, the emotional weight is heavy enough without the added pressure of debt. A Lancaster construction accident lawyer from Hinden & Breslavsky wants to take that pressure off your back by using aggressive advocacy to seek the money you deserve.

You May Be Able to Recover Compensation

California law provides more than one path to get financial help after you get hurt on a job site. Because your injury happened while you were working, you are likely eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. This system is designed to provide payments for your doctor visits and a portion of the wages you lose while you are healing. However, state laws also allow you to bring a personal injury lawsuit if someone other than your employer was at fault for what happened. In many Lancaster construction cases, we look at several parties who might be responsible:

• The person or company that owns the land where the construction is happening
• A different company or subcontractor working on the same project
• The business that manufactured a tool or piece of heavy equipment that failed
• A driver who crashed into a roadside work zone while you were performing your duties

You Can Sue for Two Types of Damages

The amount of money you can ask for depends on how deeply this injury has altered your daily life. We look at economic damages, which are the specific financial losses you can track with receipts and pay stubs. These losses often involve:

• Medical expenses: Every bill from the hospital, the surgeon, and the physical therapist counts toward your claim.
• Travel expenses: We include the costs of driving to see specialists if there are no doctors in Lancaster who can treat your specific condition.
• Loss of wages: This covers the money you missed out on because you had to stay home to recover.
• Loss of employment: If your body can no longer handle the physical demands of construction, we seek funds to cover your loss of future earning power.
• Loss of financial support: When a worker dies, their family loses the income that paid the mortgage and kept the lights on.

You may also qualify for non-economic damages, which cover the physical pain and mental suffering that do not come with a price tag. These are calculated based on:

• Disability: This applies if you have lost the use of a limb or have permanent scarring and physical limitations.
• Reduced quality of life: We look at how the injury prevents you from playing with your kids or enjoying the hobbies you loved before the accident.
• Loss of society or companionship: This addresses the void left in a family when a spouse or parent is no longer there to provide guidance and love.

Getting Help with Your Construction Accident Case

Most people we talk to would much rather be healthy and back at the job site than sitting in a law office. While we cannot go back in time and prevent the accident, we can handle the legal work so you can focus on your physical therapy and your family. Our team manages every part of the process including:

• Building your case: We find witnesses who saw what happened and gather the records needed to prove your claim is valid.
• Quantifying damages: We make sure the total amount of money we ask for actually covers all your needs, both now and in the years to come.
• Submitting paperwork: Our staff handles the filing of all legal documents to ensure they meet the strict deadlines set by California law.
• Staying in touch with others: You should not have to talk to insurance adjusters who might try to trick you into saying something that hurts your case.
• Pursuing compensation: Whether we are sitting at a settlement table or standing in front of a judge, we fight with dedication to get you a result.
• Giving you advice: We are always available to explain what is happening with your case so you never feel left in the dark.

We provide our services on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not charge you anything unless we win your case. If we do not recover money for you, you do not owe us a fee for our work.

Get a Free Consultation from Hinden & Breslavsky Today

A Lancaster construction accident lawyer can help you move through this period of your life with more confidence. With our firm on your side, you have over five decades of experience fighting for the rights of California workers. We take pride in our history of winning and our commitment to providing aggressive advocacy for every client we represent. Call our team at (323) 954-1800 to schedule your free consultation and learn how we can help your family start the process of moving forward.

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