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Personal Injury
California Construction Accident Lawyers
Injured on a construction site? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys help workers across California pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. 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 the site, identify every party who may be liable, coordinate your workers' compensation and third-party claims, and handle the negotiations with insurers and employers so you can focus on recovery. There are no fees unless you get paid.
Take five steps to protect your health and your claim: (1) seek medical attention immediately and tell the provider it was a work injury; (2) report the accident to your employer or site supervisor in writing as soon as possible; (3) photograph the scene, equipment, and your injuries if you are able; (4) get the names and contact information of coworkers and witnesses; and (5) speak with a construction accident lawyer before signing anything or giving a recorded statement to an insurer.
Our attorneys handle the full range of California construction site injuries. These commonly include falls from heights, scaffolding and ladder collapses, being struck by falling objects or equipment, crane and heavy-machinery accidents, forklift accidents, electrocutions, trench and excavation cave-ins, and burns or explosions. Federal safety data attributes the majority of construction fatalities to four hazards — falls, struck-by-object, caught-in/between, and electrocutions.
Liability can extend well beyond your direct employer. Depending on how the accident happened, responsible parties may include general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, and other third parties whose negligence contributed to your injuries. Identifying every liable party matters, because a third-party claim can allow recovery beyond what workers' compensation alone provides.
Injured construction workers in California can generally pursue two paths. Workers' compensation typically covers medical treatment, a portion of lost wages, and disability benefits regardless of fault. A separate third-party personal injury claim against a negligent party other than your employer can add compensation for full lost earnings, future earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Because every case is unique, a legal professional can review your options during a free case review.
Deadlines depend on the type of claim. A third-party personal injury lawsuit generally must be filed within two years of the injury (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1), while a workers' compensation claim has its own separate deadlines and reporting requirements that are often much shorter. Claims involving a government entity can carry deadlines as short as six months. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's best to speak with a legal professional early.
Meet Our Construction & Workplace Accident Attorneys
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Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
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
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. GuestPartner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
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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 Construction Accident Claim in California?
You may have a construction accident claim if you were injured on the job and either your employer carries workers' compensation or a third party's negligence contributed to your injury. Nearly all California employees are covered by workers' compensation regardless of fault, and when a party other than your employer — such as a general contractor, subcontractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer — caused the accident, you may also have a separate third-party injury claim. California's statute of limitations applies, so contact Wilshire Law Firm for a free case review.
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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.
Often yes. Workers' compensation usually bars suing your direct employer, but it does not stop a separate third-party claim against a general contractor, subcontractor, property owner, or equipment maker whose negligence contributed to your injury. A third-party lawsuit may recover losses workers' comp does not, such as full pain and suffering. Because workers' comp rules are detailed, have an attorney review your situation. Our Los Angeles construction accident lawyer team can review whether a third-party claim applies in your case.
California workplaces must follow Cal/OSHA safety standards, and a documented violation, such as missing fall protection or unsafe equipment, can be strong evidence that a party was negligent. A safety citation does not by itself decide your civil case, but it can help establish fault. The specific standards are not summarized in our reference materials, so an attorney should confirm which ones apply.
California follows pure comparative negligence, so you can generally recover even if you were partly at fault; your compensation is simply reduced by your percentage of fault and is never eliminated by it. This is decided case by case. It is one reason to let a lawyer evaluate liability before you accept any offer.
Surviving family members such as a spouse, domestic partner, or children may be able to bring a wrongful death claim, potentially alongside workers' compensation death benefits. These claims can seek losses like funeral costs, lost financial support, and loss of companionship. Who may file is defined by statute.
A third-party personal injury lawsuit generally must be filed within two years of the injury, while workers' compensation has its own separate deadlines. Claims against a public entity can require a government claim within six months. Deadlines have exceptions, so confirm yours promptly. If a motor vehicle was involved in your accident, our guide on hiring a car accident lawyer may also help.