Construction Accident
Construction accident injuries often occur in the workplace, on sidewalks near construction sites, on freeways and highways, and in buildings of shoddy construction. Construction accident injuries can lead to severe and serious injury. Construction site injuries resulting from an accident result in personal injury and pain and suffering which require immediate attention at a hospital by an ambulance and deserve the professional attention of a doctor and priority attention of a construction injury accident personal injury lawyer. The potentially permanent affects of construction accidents such as brain damage, amputation, broken bones, spinal injury, and paralysis such as paraplegia or quadriplegia can quickly change a victim’s life.
A victim of a serious construction accident who has had injury to the brain, the head, or loss of limb, unfortunately understand that construction site accidents may lead to traumatic injury which is disabling and may prevent the victim from working, enjoying hobbies, and even caring for one’s self. A construction accident injury lawyer in Los Angeles who has represented injured victims of catastrophic construction injury understands how difficult this process can be. At Wilshire Law Firm, we understand your needs and and we are here to help you through the process by having an attorney deal with insurance companies and insurance adjusters so that you can focus on getting better and allow your injuries to heal.
Injured victims and construction workers who are injured at a construction or job site may be entitled to sue for damages and potentially receive an award, judgment, or settlement against the owners of the construction site, the general contractors, or GC , for negligent failure to maintain a safe environment, or workplace or walkway, as well as subcontractors who may be liable for negligent work of an employee or failure to supervise a construction worker. Construction laws require owners of constructions sites, general contractors, subcontractors and developers to have safe scaffolds, and hoists at construction sites of buildings.
Causes of injury at a construction site may include:
- Weak Hoists
- Dangerous Scaffolding
- Improperly Used Cranes
- Negligently Operated Trucks
- Injuries from Large Tractors
- Accidents with Forklifts
- Injuries from Bulldozers
- Defective Power Tools
- Cuts and Lacerations from Graters
The personal injury lawyers at Wilshire Law Firm represent people who have suffered serious catastrophic injury caused by negligence at construction sites and building sites and understand the many factor involved.
An experienced, aggressive personal injury attorney can help to assess the maximum values of full compensation for loss of earnings, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and often help to arrange for medical treatment which may be otherwise difficult to obtain for someone who does not have medical insurance or a doctor who can work on a lien basis.
A Wilshire Law Firm construction accident injury lawyer has experience in providing aggressive personal injury legal representation and effective results for our clients. We are a client-focused firm and we are here to help by providing quality service and answer any questions you may have by calling (800) 649-9988.
If you or someone you know was injured in an accident in a building under construction or at a construction site, please contact an attorney at Wilshire Law Firm for a free consultation at our office or ask us to come to you and will meet at a time and place that is convenient to you during your difficult time.
