Construction Accident Lawyer in Encino CA

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Encino Construction Accident Lawyer

The construction profession is naturally one of the most hazardous occupations in Encino. Each year there are thousands of worker injuries and deaths in California because of construction site accidents. Construction injuries can be some of the most excruciating and severe. Further, with a long path to recovery, you and your loved ones might need significant compensation from those responsible. There could be a loss of income, medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. If you or a loved one sustain injury in a construction accident in California, reach out to the Encino Construction Accident Attorneys at Drake Law Firm for a complimentary case assessment.

¿Cuáles son los cuatro accidentes mortales de la construcción?

Out of 4,674 employee deaths that occurred across the country in 2017, approximately 1,000 of them (or roughly 20%) took place in the construction industry. To put it another way, 1 in 5 work-related fatalities every year happen on a construction site. These are scary statistics and they indicate a significant problem when it concerns construction accident injuries and fatality.

Las principales causas de mortalidad de los trabajadores en el sector de la construcción son:

  • resbalones y caídas
  • golpeado por un objeto
  • electrocución
  • atrapado en el medio

These common causes of construction accidents and injuries are referred to as the Fatal Four. These causes are accountable for nearly 60% of employee deaths in the construction industry.

Additionally, while not on the list of four, work zone highway accidents are also quite common. There are many safety campaigns to address this recurring problem. In addition to criminal penalties, when a driver strikes a worker, there will usually be a civil case as well.

¿Los accidentes de la construcción causan a menudo lesiones graves?

In some circumstances, the true effects of an accident might take time to reveal themselves. Some injuries get progressively worse as days and even weeks pass. What may seem minor while on the job might in fact be a serious, possibly life-long injury. Sometimes adrenaline masks injuries or they simply take time to develop.

In other instances, a routine injury may be aggravated or worsen throughout the course of treatment. For example, an infection developing during or after surgery, or a greater muscle tear occurring during rehabilitation. Injured employees are protected in these events by the laws of California but they are required to actively seek relief from their injuries. Speaking with a personal injury attorney early can help protect your legal rights and enable you to recover your damages.

That being said, construction accidents can cause serious or devastating injuries, such as:

  • Fracturas que requieren cirugía
  • Lesiones cerebrales traumáticas (TBI)
  • Lesiones de la columna vertebral que provocan que un trabajador quede parapléjico o tetrapléjico
  • Electrocución
  • Quemaduras
  • Lesiones oculares que provocan discapacidad visual permanente o pérdida de visión
  • Muerte

Nuestros abogados de accidentes de construcción en Encino están aquí para ayudarle a obtener una compensación y proporcionamos nuestros servicios sin costo alguno a menos que ganemos.

What Are the Top 10 Most Common Safety Violations at Construction Site?

The following is a list of the most frequent health and safety infractions on construction sites. These violations can result in accidents and injuries that put employees' health and lives in danger. Usually these violations are found after an evaluation of the worksite by OSHA.

OSHA releases this type of information to help prevent injuries, illnesses, and deaths on work sites. These accidents are easy to avoid when you abide by safety guidelines.

The ten most common construction violations are:

  • No utilizar el equipo de protección contra caídas
  • Failure to communicate hazard material information
  • Andamios peligrosos
  • Ausencia de protección respiratoria
  • Suministro de energía peligroso en el lugar
  • Dangerous ladders
  • Las carretillas industriales no cumplen las directrices
  • Not following fall protection standards
  • Disregarding machinery protection guidelines
  • Lack of proper eye and face protection

¿Debería solicitar una evaluación gratuita de su caso de accidente en la construcción?

Under California law, an injured employee has the right to file and collect workers compensation benefits for injuries at work.

In addition to workers' compensation benefits, an injured construction worker can also have a third-party negligence claim. The claim could be against a contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or other individual or business. There can be a third-party claim as long as the responsible party is not the employer or colleague of the injured or deceased person. Typically, these types of claims include either general negligence in preserving safe working conditions, or products liability for negligently maintained or manufactured equipment or vehicles.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of a construction accident, an accident lawyer should be consulted as quickly as possible to evaluate your case and to protect your rights. Your Encino construction accident attorney will investigate the cause of the accident, the extent of injuries and the responsible parties.

If the facts of your construction accident case do not call for a third-party negligence claim, you or your loved ones still have a right to receive workers' compensation benefits.

At Drake Law Firm, we've assisted numerous personal injury clients to get the compensation they require to recover. We won't let you accept unfair treatment from other law firms and we will defend you from beginning to end. If you need help with a Construction Accident Lawyer in Encino, California, give us a call at (844) 513-7253 for a FREE consultation or visit our website at DrakeLawGroup.com to get started on your case today! 

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