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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I have been injured in while working at a construction accident site in Calfiornia. What should I do now?
A: If you have been injured in a construction accident, the most important thing to do is to get medical attention right away. You should also get legal advice and speak to a California construction accident lawyer to discuss the details of your accident. California law entitles injured victims to financial compensation for injuries they have suffered as a result of negligence on the part of another party. You can sue any person or company whose fault contributed to your injuries other than your employer.
Q: How long do I have to file a cliam?
A: A person who has been injured at a construction site or the family of a person killed in a wrongful death construction accident has two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. In a case where a government entity is involved, the claim must be filed within six months from the date of the accident. In order to locate witnesses and preserve critical evidence it is important to contact a California construction accident lawyer as soon as possible following a construction accident.
Q: Can I file a lawsuit against a company that caused my injury if I am collecting workers' compensation benefits?
A: Yes. If you can prove that somebody other than your employer was at fault for your injuries then you can file a lawsuit even if you are collecting workers' compensation benefits. However, you may have to pay out some of your recovery back to the workers' compensation carrier.
Q: What are the most common types of construction injuries?
A: Serious accidents and even death happen on a regular basis on California construction accident sites. According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the most common injuries involve falls, electrical injuries, burn injuries, power-tool/equipment accidents, excavation accidents, crane accidents, trench accidents, welding accidents, burns, and hazardous materials on the construction site.
Q: Is it important to hire a lawyer that has experience handling construction accident injury cases?
A: It is extremely important that you hire a law firm that has extensive experience handling construction accident cases. Even though most construction accident cases are settled out of court, it's important to hire a law firm that has experience in the courtroom in case the other side does not offer you fair and just compensation for your accident. Our law firm will do whatever is needed to win your case, including hiring construction practice and safety experts in order to get the settlement you deserve.
Q: What does your firm charge to handle my case?
A: Our office handles all construction accident claims on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover money on your behalf. Feel free to call our office today and get a free consultation.
$2,000,000 recovery for wrongful death.
$450,000 recovery for fall through a skylight.
$5,000,000 recovery for construction worker who fell at a public school construction site.
$1,000,000 recovery for a fall.
$3,300,000 verdict for wrongful death.
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