Construction Accidents - California Accident Attorneys

At The Nezhad Law Firm, PLC, we know how a serious a construction accident in a California can damage the quality of one's life. That is why the California construction accident attorneys at The Nezhad Law Firm, PLC are committed to helping you recover the compensation you deserve in the wake of recklessness or negligence by another party. In fact, our skilled staff of accident attorneys have spent more than three decades achieving successful legal outcomes for a wide range of accident clients throughout California.

More than that though, we care deeply about our clients. Our supportive, personal approach means that you
will not be dealing with the stress of a hurried, high-pressure legal consultation while also coping with the aftermath of an accident. Instead, we will take the time to discuss your case with you then devise the winning strategy that you need.

California Construction Accidents

Construction is all around us in our society. Working at a construction site, or simply being on one, can be dangerous. If you have been injured in a construction accident, your rights depend upon whether you were a bystander or a worker at the site. When you are injured as a bystander, normal personal injury law applies and the person or entity at fault is responsible for paying for your injuries.

The situation is more complicated if you are employed at the construction site. The first thing to understand is that a worker injured at a construction site may be entitled to be compensated from more than one source. Some attorneys overlook this important fact. When this happens, there is a good chance that the injured worker will obtain less compensation than what the law entitles them to receive.

California Workers' Compensation Claims

Thousands of construction workers are injured or killed on the job each year. Most construction workers know that if they are injured on the job, they have the right to file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. This is one source of compensation available to the injured worker under the California Workers' Compensation Act. The act provides benefits for workers who are injured on the job or suffer an occupational disease arising out of the course and scope of employment, regardless of who was at fault. Even if an employee is partially or totally at fault for his or her own injury, the employee is still entitled to workers' compensation benefits.

There are limitations on the employees' rights. Except for very limited circumstances, employees may not sue their employers for an on-the-job injury, even if the employer was at fault. Also, workers' compensation often does not provide enough benefits for the damages suffered by the worker. There are, however, circumstances under which the worker can pursue both a workers' compensation claim and a case for damages against a liable party other than the employer. This is known as a third-party case.

Third-Party Negligence

It is not always easy to determine who is responsible for a construction accident. A construction project typically involves many different companies, people, and products. Property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers all bear a certain amount of responsibility for providing a safe working environment at a construction site. Equipment manufacturers and suppliers also have a duty to supply safe equipment and materials. These third parties may be liable for any negligence that results in injuries to a worker, as long as the worker is not their employee.

An advantage of third-party claims is that they can result in substantially greater compensation than what an injured worker receives through workers' compensation. For this reason it is critical that the claimant hire a law firm that has extensive expertise and experience in construction accident cases. The Nezhad Law Firm, PLc has well-established credentials is more likely to investigate possible negligence on the part of all potential third parties, thereby increasing the chances of recoveries from all possible sources of compensation.

In a third-party suit, the worker can recover damages in the form of lost wages, impairment of earning capacity, medical costs, future medical costs, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium. However, the burden of these cases is that the negligence of the third party must be proven. Fortunately for workers, California allows the injured worker to pursue a third-party claim even if the worker or his employer was partially at fault. This is permitted under a principle followed by California law known as comparative negligence. If a court or jury determines that the injured worker was partially at fault, the amount of damages recoverable by the worker will be reduced in proportion to the worker's fault. For example, if the injured party is found to be 25 percent at fault and the third-party defendant is found to be 75 percent at fault, the total damages paid to the worker will be reduced by 25 percent.

California Construction Accident Attorneys

Anyone who has been injured on a construction site should seek the assistance of a law firm that is experienced and well-recognized in the field of construction accident law. Construction accident law is a sophisticated area. The Nezhad Law Firm, PLC has 30 years of experience helping ensure that these cases are thoroughly investigated and that all sources of compensation are pursued.

Time is of the essence in these cases. By their very nature, construction sites constantly change as construction progresses. Evidence vital to a third-party claim can quickly be altered or destroyed. An experienced attorney with significant staff, experience, and financial resources can immediately launch an investigation into the causes of the accident and locate all responsible third-party defendants. The Nezhad Law Firm, PLC offers legal representation that is particularly essential to obtain the best possible apportionment of compensation in a comparative negligence case.

Because of the complexity of these cases, handling construction accidents requires knowledge, resources, and competence. At The Nezhad Law Firm, PLC, in California, we will handle your construction accident case with diligence and expertise. We are a successful and well-established law firm with the resources to handle complex personal injury cases.

If you desire a consultation on a construction injury case, please call us at (877) 285-2539 today.

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There is never a charge to talk to a accident attorney at The Nezhad Law Firm, PLC.. With a convenience office locations throughout the enitre State of California, and the willingness to make house calls, our truck accident attorneys in Califonia will be there when you need them. If we accept your case, we would handle your case on a contingency fee basis.

If you have been seriously injured, or if a member of your family has been killed in a California construction accident, you may be entitled to monetary compensation from the liable party. Contact The Nezhad Law Firm, PLC toll free at (877) 285-2539 for more information or a free and immediate consultation. We are available to discuss your situation 24 hours a day.

At The Nezhad Law Firm PLC, our goal is for you to receive the compensation you deserve for medical bills,
lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and loss of enjoyment of life. In short, our clients always come first. We will fight for you until a fair and just legal outcome can be achieved. With offices in throughout California, The Nezhad Law, PLC has the experience and resources necessary to investigate and resolve your case. Our attorneys are adept negotiators who have the necessary trial experience to obtain the best possible results for your accident claim.

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