Los Angeles Construction Accident Attorneys

Representing Injured Construction Workers Throughout Los Angeles County

When a construction accident leaves you injured, the path forward is not always as simple as filing a standard workers' comp claim. Construction sites often involve multiple contractors, subcontractors, and equipment providers, which means your case may involve more than one avenue for recovery. With so many moving parts to your claim, why not let a professional lawyer handle everything for you?

Come to Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers. We have spent more than 30 years representing injured workers across California, recovering over $350 million in settlements and verdicts with a 98%+ success rate. As your Los Angeles construction accident attorneys, we know how to investigate a construction site injury thoroughly and pursue every source of compensation available to you.

Call us today at (888) 740-6434 for a free consultation.

Construction Accidents We Handle

Every construction site carries its own combination of risks, and the type of accident you experienced often shapes the legal strategy that gives you a compelling case. Our team has represented workers who were hurt in a wide range of construction accident types, and we bring specific insight to each one.

We handle cases involving:

• Crane accidents
• Forklift accidents
• Welding accidents
• Falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, or other elevated surfaces
• Trench and excavation collapses
• Electrocutions and electrical contact injuries
• Struck-by accidents involving falling tools, materials, or equipment
• Machinery and power tool accidents

Workers' Compensation Benefits for Injured Construction Workers

California's workers' compensation system operates on a no-fault basis, meaning you do not need to prove your employer did anything wrong to receive benefits after a construction accident. What you do need is a claim that is filed correctly, is supported by strong medical documentation, and shows that you were injured during the course of your employment.

We may be able to help you pursue workers’ comp benefits related to:

• Medical treatment coverage for all reasonable and necessary care
• Temporary disability payments while you are unable to work
• Permanent disability benefits for lasting impairments
• Supplemental job displacement vouchers if you cannot return to your previous role
• Death benefits for surviving family members in the event of a fatal accident

When a Third Party May Be Liable for Your Injury

Construction sites are unlike most other workplaces because they often involve several separate companies working side by side, which means your injury may involve more than just a workers' compensation claim. 

You may be able to pursue a third-party personal injury claim in addition to your workers' comp benefits if these third parties contributed to your accident:

• General contractor
• Subcontractor other than your own employer
• Equipment manufacturer
• Property owner

Who caused or contributed to your construction accident matters because a third-party claim can recover damages that workers' comp does not cover, including full lost wages and pain and suffering. A defective crane part, a subcontractor's careless conduct, or unsafe conditions maintained by a property owner are all examples of situations where this kind of claim can come into play, and identifying whether one exists requires a careful look at how your accident happened. While our practice is focused on workers' compensation, we can help you recognize when your situation may call for this kind of additional claim, so you can pursue every available path to full compensation.

Multi-Employer Worksites with Complex Liability

Construction projects tend to involve a general contractor overseeing multiple subcontractors, each with their own crews, and sometimes staffing agencies supplying additional labor. This layered structure can make it unclear which company is legally responsible for your workers' comp benefits, particularly if you were working under the direction of a contractor other than your direct employer at the time of the accident. Sorting out these employment relationships is a task we take on for our clients, so the correct party is held accountable, and your claim is not delayed or denied due to confusion over who your employer was.

Employer Misconduct and Your Benefits

Under Labor Code Section 4553, if your employer's serious and willful misconduct contributed to your injury, such as knowingly ignoring fall protection requirements, failing to guard dangerous machinery, or disregarding a known and cited safety hazard, your workers' compensation benefits may be increased by 50%. Cal/OSHA citations issued against a contractor following an accident can serve as important supporting evidence in these situations.

Demand the Compensation You Deserve After a Construction Accident

A construction accident can leave you facing medical bills, lost income, and an uncertain recovery, all while trying to figure out whether workers' comp alone covers everything you are owed. It often does not. Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers is ready to build a strong workers' compensation case for you and help you understand your circumstances and options to the fullest.

Call us today at (888) 740-6434 for a free consultation with a Los Angeles construction accident attorney who understands what is really at stake in your case.