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California workplace accident verdict: a hospital explosion left a worker with burn injuries. Claims against the hospital, a utility and an electrical contractor cited code violations.
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Were you hurt on the job? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys help injured California workers pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review with a legal professional — there are no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Construction & Workplace Accident Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that has represented thousands of injured Californians. Our attorneys investigate how your accident happened, explain your rights under California law, and handle negotiations and litigation so you can focus on recovery. We help injured workers across Los Angeles, Irvine, Oakland, San Diego, Beverly Hills, Torrance, Sacramento, Riverside, and Stockton — and there are no fees unless you get paid.
Most workplace accidents trace back to preventable hazards on the job. The leading causes we see include unsafe working conditions, a lack of proper safety equipment, inadequate training or supervision, falls from heights, and equipment malfunctions. Identifying the cause is central to determining who may be liable, and our attorneys handle that investigation for you.
Workplace accidents can cause serious, life-altering injuries. Common examples include broken bones and fractures, head and brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns, electrocution injuries, and, in the most tragic cases, fatal injuries. The more severe the injury, the greater the potential impact on your future earnings and medical needs — a legal professional can review your losses during a free case review.
A workplace accident lawyer helps you understand your legal options and pursue the compensation you are owed. At Wilshire Law Firm, our attorneys investigate the accident, gather evidence, explain your rights under California law, and represent you in negotiations and litigation. Depending on how your injury occurred, you may have a workers' compensation claim, a third-party personal injury claim, or both. There are no fees unless you get paid.
Injured workers in California can generally recover compensation for both economic and non-economic losses. Through a third-party personal injury claim, this commonly includes medical expenses (current and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Because every case is unique, a legal professional can review your specific losses during a free case review.
Meet Our Construction & Workplace Accident Attorneys
Nationally Recognized Powerhouse, Fighting for the Justice You Deserve
Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
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Colin M. Jones, Esq.Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department
Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Ryan Casey, Esq.Senior Partner and Trial Attorney
Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.Senior Partner
Philip Andonian, Esq.Partner and Trial Attorney
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. Guest, Esq.Partner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
Ariella Perry, Esq.PartnerRecent wins
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Sacramento County workplace accident settlement: a loader backed into a parked truck at a recycling yard and knocked a worker off its trailer, causing head and back injuries.
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San Diego workplace accident settlement: a meter exploded in a worker's hand during a test of an improperly labeled power panel, causing burn injuries.
$1.0M
Los Angeles construction accident settlement: a worker removing the plywood over a jobsite hole fell in, causing a leg injury and back pain. No warning signs marked the hole.
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Los Angeles County workplace accident settlement: a worker fell after a supply vendor stacked a second ladder on the ladder in use, causing serious back injuries and difficulty walking.
*Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have a Workplace Accident Claim in California?
Three factors determine whether you have a valid workplace accident claim — injury, cause, and responsibility. Injury means you were hurt on the job. Cause means a hazard, defective equipment, or negligence led to your accident. Responsibility means someone — such as an employer, contractor, or product manufacturer — may be legally liable. California deadlines apply, so contact Wilshire Law Firm for a free case evaluation to learn whether you have a claim.
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17#1 Settlements in California, 2022–2024*
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#1 Truck v. Pedestrian Accident Settlement
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#1 Multi-Vehicle Accident Settlement
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#1 Equipment Malfunction Settlement
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#1 Car v. Stationary Object Collision Settlement
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#1 Bus v. Passenger Accident Settlement
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#1 Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement
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#1 Underinsured Motorist Settlement
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#1 Slip & Fall Accident Settlement
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#1 Negligent Security Settlement
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#1 Ladder Accident Settlement
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#1 Hotel Premises Liability Settlement
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#1 Car v. Car Collision Settlement
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#1 Bicycle Accident Settlement
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#1 Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Age/Disability Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Wrongful Termination Settlement
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#1 Meal & Rest Breaks Settlement
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*#1 settlements in California have been awarded by TopVerdict.com. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Construction & Workplace Accident FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
In many cases yes. If a party other than your employer, such as an equipment manufacturer, a subcontractor, or a property owner, contributed to your injury, you may bring a third-party lawsuit alongside your workers' compensation claim. A third-party case can recover losses workers' comp does not, including full pain and suffering. An attorney can identify who may be responsible.
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system that pays medical care and a portion of lost wages regardless of who caused the injury, but it generally does not include pain and suffering and usually bars suing your employer. A personal injury lawsuit requires proving fault but can recover fuller damages from a responsible third party. Many injured workers pursue both where the facts allow.
For a third-party personal injury claim, California's pure comparative negligence rule reduces your recovery by your share of fault but does not eliminate it. Workers' compensation itself is largely no-fault, so partial fault usually does not cost you those benefits. An attorney can explain how fault affects each path.
A third-party personal injury lawsuit generally must be filed within two years of the accident, while workers' compensation has its own, different deadlines. Claims against a public entity can require a six-month government claim. Deadlines have exceptions, so confirm yours promptly.