Construction Accident Lawyer in Woodland Hills

Serving Victims Injured on Construction Sites Across Los Angeles

Construction projects are busy places filled with potential dangers. From large vehicles and machinery to elevation hazards and debris, workers and the people who live or walk by them face many injury risks. 

For these reasons, the companies and property owners that control and work on construction projects must take steps to ensure everyone’s safety. When their failure to do so results in preventable accidents, victims have the right to seek compensation. 

How Drake Law Firm Can Help

At Drake Law Firm, our award-winning Woodland Hills construction accident attorneys are available to evaluate your options for bringing a civil personal injury lawsuit over injuries you or someone you love suffered in a construction accident. 

Our firm is trusted by clients across Los Angeles and the state of California because:

• We have secured more than $150 million in compensation for clients.
• Our team draws from over 100 years of personal injury experience.
• We put clients first and make their satisfaction a top priority.
• We work on contingency fees – there is no fee unless we win.

Discuss your construction accident and legal options with a lawyer from our Woodland Hills office. Consultations are FREE and confidential.

Construction Accidents by the Numbers

Federal, state, and local agencies closely track construction accidents. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and OSHA, for example, show construction is one of the most dangerous occupations in the nation. According to data for 2019:

• There were 1,061 worker fatalities in the construction industry.
• Construction workers accounted for 1 in 5 worker deaths (20%).
• Construction worker deaths in 2019 were the highest they have been since 2007.

In California, construction workers face similar risks. According to the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR): 

• There were 80 recorded construction fatalities in California in 2019, the most of any industry.
• About 18% of worker deaths statewide involved a construction worker.
• Leading causes of construction deaths were (1) falls, slips, and trips, (2) contact with objects and equipment, and (3) exposure to harmful substances or environments.
• There were 9,620 nonfatal injuries in construction occupations in 2019.
• Nearly 1 in 5 construction accidents involved trucks and industrial vehicle accidents. 

Construction Worker Injuries

As the numbers show, construction workers are overrepresented in workplace accidents. They are also among the most likely to suffer serious injuries that keep them out of work. Statistics from 2019 show:

• In California, construction workers who suffered nonfatal injuries on job-sites missed a median of 21 days of work, the most of any industry.
• In California, workers in construction were the most likely of any occupation to miss more than 31 days of work due to work-related injuries.
• Nationwide, construction workers who missed work were most likely to suffer serious sprains, strains, and tears (21,170), followed by fractures (13,190), contusions / bruises (3,290), burns (1,090), and amputations (610). Over 1,750 workers suffered multiple traumatic injuries.

When Can You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit for a Construction Accident

In California, victims have the right to bring civil claims against defendants who caused them harm due to negligent or wrongful acts. Whether you are a pedestrian or a worker who was injured on a construction site, you may have grounds to bring a claim if:

• Unfixed property hazards caused your injuries.
• You were harmed in a truck accident or collision with a construction vehicle.
• Your injuries resulted from a defective product.
• Someone was negligent in creating a safe worksite.

Personal injury claims for non-workers injured on construction sites or in construction zones work similarly to those arising from other types of accidents. For construction workers, things can be more complicated. This is because injured workers must typically go through their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance to obtain medical care, wage replacement, and other benefits. 

In some cases, however, a construction worker injured on the job may be able to file a personal injury claim outside of workers’ compensation if their injuries were caused by a third-party (someone who is not your employer). For example, you may have a third-party claim if your injuries were caused by:

• A negligent property owner
• The manufacturer of faulty equipment or machinery
• A negligent subcontractor
• A non-worker pedestrian or motorist

Because personal injury lawsuits can provide more compensation than the benefits awarded through workers’ comp (i.e. damages for all lost income and pain and suffering) it is important to evaluate whether you may have grounds to bring a civil claim. At Drake Law Firm, our award-winning attorneys can help evaluate your options and how we may be able to help.

Construction Accident Cases We Handle

Drake Law Firm represents injured construction workers in civil personal injury lawsuits against negligent third parties and non-workers injured on or near construction sites. Examples of the cases we handle include:

• Car accidents in construction zones
• Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
• Slip, trip, and fall accidents
• Falls from heights, ladders, and scaffolding
• Machinery and equipment accidents
• Demolition / worksite debris accidents
• Fires, explosions, and electrical accidents

Request a FREE case review with a construction accident attorney in Woodland Hills. Drake Law Firm serves clients throughout the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County, and beyond.