Rebuilding Lives: Los Angeles Construction Liability Attorneys
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On April 27, 2009, a 66-year old construction worker named Julio Salabarria died after being crushed by a crane-like machine that collapsed at a construction site in Kendall, Florida.
On the same date in Huntington, Beach in Orange County, another construction worker died after being trapped headfirst in a trench that collapsed.
In the realm of personal injury liabilities, construction accidents have the highest frequency and have the most variety.
Construction accidents may be in the form of “slip and fall accidents”, elevator accidents, nail gun accidents, scaffolding accidents, defective machinery accidents, crane accidents, hazardous energy accidents, logging accidents and compressed gas accidents--work related injuries are as diverse as the kinds of jobs available in the market today.
Construction accidents can occur anywhere, from small projects such as house repairs and construction to major commercial developments. Despite efforts to provide more safety and security to on-job sites through the provision of regulations, specifications, inspection requirements and job safety programs, construction sites still have some of the most dangerous working conditions faced by employees in any industry.
Employees involved in construction accidents may incur injuries such as spinal cord and back injuries, amputations, crushed limbs, burns, traumatic brain injuries, paraplegia and quadriplegia and at worst, death.
Aside from every person’s right to a safe workplace, California Labor laws also provide under Section 3700 that all California employers must provide workers' compensation benefits to their employees who have been injured at work. Even if an employee is negligent, he is still entitled to recover compensation for the injuries he incurred in the performance of his duties.
However, recovery for damages under the Worker’s Compensation is not that simple. There are also some exceptions in the application of the Worker’s Compensation. Injuries incurred because the employee is intoxicated or using illegal drugs is one of exceptions.
Recovery and compensation for workplace injuries can also be quite complicated, because aside from worker’s compensation benefits, additional claims for damages may be filed against a third party who is negligent or even against property owners, contractors and sub-contractors may be held liable.
Thus, it is best to hire the services of a Los Angeles construction liability attorney in the event of workplace accidents and injuries. As claims for damages may involve complex issues concerning party liability, compliance with safety regulations, and the like, hiring a specialist in the field of construction liability will ensure that you receive the proper remedies and compensation for the injuries you have incurred.
Los Angeles construction liability attorneys would be able to represent you and your best interests because aside from having the knowledge and training, through their experience in handling such claims and litigation, they would understand what you need best in order to recover what you need in the event of a construction accident.
Accidents are devastating and for construction mishaps, Los Angeles construction liability attorneys can help rebuild the lives of those who have been injured or left behind by victims of construction accidents.
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