Los Angeles Construction Accident Lawyer

In the event of an injury resulting from a construction accident, your physical health and ability to work are at risk. California law recognizes that you deserve compensation for your injuries, and an experienced Los Angeles construction accident attorney will fight to obtain you the compensation that you deserve. The reality is that construction workers face serious injury when on the job site. When a construction accident happens, one expects that your employer’s workers compensation insurance will compensate you for your medical bills and lost work time. However, while workers compensation insurance does cover some expenses for those injured on the job, it will often not pay for many expenses that those who have been injured incur. Worker’s compensation coverage is typically limited to certain types of accidents. You may also be eligible to the filing of a personal injury claim against the parties responsible for your construction injury. Maximum compensation must be sought after in these situations and working with a Los Angeles construction accident attorney at MKS Law Group will put you in a position to receive a sizable settlement to recuperate your losses.

When Can a Personal Injury Claim Be Filed?

Workers compensation will often cover medical expenses and provide a percentage of your lost wages after an injury, but oftentimes when a doctor orders a procedure or test, the insure may deem it unnecessary. In these situations, part of the claim can be denied and you can be responsible for paying out of pocket. Working with a Los Angeles construction injury lawyer will allow you to obtain all medical expenses without worrying about whether which tests and surgeries are covered. In order to file a civil suit, construction accidents must meet specific criteria. Your lawyer will launch an investigation to see whether your situation qualifies as being within this criteria:

• When one was hurt by a defective product on the job site.
• One became ill after exposure to a toxic substance.
• If one’s employer does not carry workers compensation insurance.
• Injury resulting from employer’s negligence or malice.
• Harm or injury resulting from the actions of a third party.

Workers compensation can afford those injured on the job with some benefits, but you should know that you may have a valid personal injury claim if your construction injury circumstances are encompassed by the above criteria. 

How to determine Fault in a Los Angeles Construction Accident?

Prior to filing a personal injury claim, a thorough investigation must be conducted between you and your Los Angeles construction accident attorney. Through this investigation, one must prove that you were injured intentionally or that a third party was responsible. For instance, if a construction worker is injured as a result of a fall off of scaffolding, causation of this fall will determine whether injury compensation will come from your employer’s policy or from a personal injury claim. Through investigating, your attorney will find whether the scaffolding itself or the body harness were defective and ultimately determine the cause of your fall. If it is determined that one’s body harness was defective, you may have a product liability case against the manufacturer of that harness.

Injuries on the jobsite can occur in various different ways:

• Falls from ladders or other height
• Toxic substance exposure
• Chemical exposure
• Fires or explosions
• Building or room collapses
• Electrocutions
• Safety equipment failure
• Falling tools, objects, or building materials
• Heavy machinery accidents with cranes, forklifts, or other equipment

Compensation After a Construction Accident

The first steps in building a successful Los Angeles construction injury claim is to establish cause and fault. After this, you should work with your lawyer in order to assess the value of your case before accepting any payment or settlement offer from an insurance company or other at-fault party. The extent of your injuries will determine what kind of medical care you will need, how long you will be out of work, and the value of your case. If you’ve been injured in a construction accident, you deserve compensation for your injuries and for the mental and emotional harm you’ve suffered after the event of an injury. Your lawyer will fight to make sure that you recover the highest value for your case and that you are fairly compensated for all of your losses.

Connect with a Los Angeles Construction Accident Injury Lawyer

In the event you suffer an injury at a construction site, you have the legal right to hold the negligent party accountable for your injuries and losses. MKS Law Group knows the complexities involved with construction accident cases and has the experience necessary to fight in order to protect your rights. 

To schedule a free consultation with a Los Angeles construction accident attorney, call us at (310) 904-9222 or fill out the online contact form at the bottom of this page.