Los Angeles Construction Accident Lawyer

Across Los Angeles, construction crews constantly work to improve the local infrastructure and skyline, but these laborers have a fundamental right to perform their jobs in a secure environment. Some job sites in California do not follow the specific safety protocols or security measures that state law demands, creating a dangerous atmosphere for everyone involved. The heavy equipment used during these projects can also pose a serious threat to people walking or driving near the work zone.

If you are experiencing the aftermath of a construction accident, the attorneys at Hinden & Breslavsky are ready to help you. When an injury happens because someone acted carelessly or ignored safety rules, you might have a legal right to payment for your doctor visits and other losses. You can call (323) 954-1800 to speak with a lawyer who understands these specific types of cases. Our team looks closely at how the accident happened to see if another person or company is responsible for your suffering.

Common Causes of Construction Injuries

Common causes of construction injuries in California include:

Exposure to dangerous chemicals
Explosions involving compressed gas
Accidents involving cranes
Burns from electrical sources
Falling from elevators or scaffolding
Site fires
Items falling from heights
Accidents involving roof collapses
Failure of security equipment
Accidents during welding

Why You Need a Los Angeles Construction Injury Lawyer

If you get hurt while working at a site, you should find a lawyer to represent you right away because California negligence laws are difficult to understand and your situation might involve several different contractors or businesses. A lawyer with the right experience knows how to look into the facts and find out exactly which individuals or companies caused the harm. Talking to the construction businesses or their insurance adjusters before you have a legal professional on your side could make it harder for you to successfully file a lawsuit later on. For instance, if the site was left in an unsafe state, the main company might be the one to blame, or the fault could belong to a specific worker who did not do their job safely.

Do Construction Workers Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?

In most situations, construction workers in California do qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Things get much more difficult to figure out if you are labeled as a subcontractor or if you work for a separate third-party company while on the site. These details change which company is actually responsible for your injuries, and we focus on identifying every possible source of recovery to ensure you are treated fairly.

What Should You Do After a Construction Accident in Los Angeles?

After a construction accident, seek medical care, report the injury to your employer, and preserve important evidence. Get legal guidance promptly before giving a detailed statement or signing a release. These steps can help protect your health and document what happened. Do not delay medical care, injury reporting, or required claim paperwork while seeking legal advice. Do not ignore deadlines or required requests. Seek advice promptly about how to respond.

Get medical attention. Seek emergency care when needed and tell the provider that the injury happened at work. Follow the provider’s instructions and keep records of visits, treatment, restrictions, and bills.
Report the injury promptly. Tell your supervisor or employer as soon as possible. Ask for a California workers compensation claim form, known as a DWC-1. The California Division of Workers’ Compensation says an employer must provide or mail the form within one working day after learning about the injury. Complete the employee section, return it promptly, and keep a copy.
Record what happened. If it is safe, write down the date, time, location, equipment, job conditions, and names of witnesses. Preserve photographs, incident reports, work instructions, messages, and safety notices.
Keep your records together. Save medical documents, pay information, work restrictions, claim correspondence, and any communication with contractors or insurers.
Get advice before responding to an insurer. Construction claims can involve more than one company. A lawyer can review the facts before you give a recorded statement or sign documents that may affect your rights.

Can You Receive Workers Compensation and Pursue a Third-Party Claim?

Possibly. A construction worker may have a workers compensation claim through the employer and a separate personal injury claim against a responsible non-employer. California Labor Code section 3602 generally makes workers compensation the exclusive remedy against an employer when legal conditions apply. Exceptions may apply under California law. This rule does not automatically answer whether a separate claim may exist against another responsible party.

A potential third party could include a property owner, general contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, delivery company, or another business. That business must not be the injured worker’s employer. The answer depends on employment relationships, contracts, site conditions, equipment, and evidence. Workers compensation and civil claims also follow different rules. Do not assume that you have, or do not have, a third-party claim based only on your job title.

Hinden & Breslavsky can review the accident, claim status, employment relationships, and available records. Our attorneys can help identify the legal options that may apply. Learn more about workers compensation benefits.

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Our Experience with Construction Injury Cases

Hinden & Breslavsky has been helping people since 1974, and during that time, our partnership has recovered over $900 million for injured workers across the state of California. Our history is built on aggressive advocacy and a deep dedication to the people we represent, a tradition that began decades ago when our firm first started taking on powerful interests. We believe that no laborer should have to suffer because a company decided to cut corners or ignore the safety instructions required for heavy machinery. When a worker is sent onto a roof or asked to use complex tools without the right training or equipment, the results are often life-changing, and we fight to make sure those responsible are held accountable for their actions. We offer our services in English, Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, and Farsi to ensure that every member of our community can access the legal help they deserve. If you are going through the recovery process after a site accident, contact us for a free consultation so we can start investigating what happened to you.

Contact us today for a free consultation; call (323) 954-1800 to get started.