Brentwood Construction Accident Attorneys

There are an infinite number of ways that you could be injured while working at a construction site—and many times, these accidents present several complex issues. If you were seriously injured as a result of a construction accident, you should waste no time in contacting a construction injury lawyer at Biren Law Group. We have already represented thousands of clients, and we’re ready to help you next.

Construction Accident Cases We Have Handled in the Past

• Ventura v. Sheraton Hotels: our client, a sprinkler fitter, was awarded $650,000 for the orthopedic injuries he sustained when he fell from a scissor lift.
• Doe v. Roe Manufacturing Co: our client suffered brain damage when he was asphyxiated by argon gas. The case was settled for $2 million.
• McWilliams v. Southern California Edison: two millwrights sustained rotator cuff injuries when a turbine exploded. They recovered more than $1 million.
• Benge v. Mac Machines: a group of battery plant workers recovered more than $2 million for lead poisoning injuries caused by inadequate ventilation.

Call (310) 774-0078 today to get started on your case.

Scaffolding Accidents

Scaffolding is used when constructing a variety of projects. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 65% of those in the construction sector work on scaffolds. Unfortunately, this means that scaffolding accidents are quite common.

Common Causes of Scaffolding Accidents

Estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) have shown that scaffolding accidents cause thousands of injuries and dozens of deaths each year, most of which involve the planking or support giving way, falls from heights, or being struck by a falling object.

Other causes of scaffolding accidents include:

• Overloading
• Electrocution
• Faulty guardrails
• Lack of a guardrail
• Improper employee training
• Having to work in poor weather conditions

Falls from Heights

Another common type of construction accident is a fall from height. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls from heights are among the four leading causes of death in the construction industry, or the “Fatal Four Hazards.” Sadly, about 1 in every 3 fatalities that occur on construction sites can be attributed to such falls. These statistics are particularly harrowing because most falls from heights are preventable.

Those injured may qualify for either a workers’ compensation claim or a third-party personal injury lawsuit, depending on whether they were on the job at the time of the accident.

When Hazardous Workplaces Lead to Construction Accidents

There are two ways to seek justice and compensation following a construction accident:

• File a workers’ compensation claim: In California, employees are barred from suing their employers and, instead, must file a claim with workers’ compensation insurance. This applies to individuals seeking death benefits after being bereft of their loved ones by a fall at the decedent’s workplace.
• File a third-party personal injury lawsuit: If you were injured as a passerby or a visitor at a job site, you may have the right to seek compensation through a civil lawsuit. Construction workers injured due to the negligence of a third party (not their employer) may also be eligible to go down this route.

To find out which path you qualify to take, reach out to our Brentwood construction injury lawyers at Biren Law Group. We can discuss your rights in a free consultation. It is our goal to help you find and follow the best course of action for your case.

How the Construction Injury Attorneys at Biren Law Group Can Assist You

Our construction accident attorneys have developed numerous techniques that are designed to maximize our clients’ recoveries in construction accident cases.

Biren Law Group can help you in a variety of areas including:

• Liability Disputes: Biren Law Group has proven liability in cases where, on first blush, it appeared that our client or their employer—rather than the conditions of the worksite—might have caused the accident. Through detailed investigation and the use of complex accident reconstructions, we were able to establish liability.
• Determining the Cause of the Construction Accident: Sometimes, it is obvious that a dangerous condition was responsible for the accident. Other times, the cause is more subtle. Biren Law Group specializes in finding the negligent or dangerous conditions that contributed to the cause of an accident.
• Taking on Defective Product Manufacturers: Many times, the best claim is not against a single person or company, but rather against the manufacturer of a defective product that caused the accident. More times than not, catastrophic injuries will result from the defective design of equipment, rather than the conduct of a contractor.
• Maximizing Damages: We know how to find medical experts who can not only diagnose and treat sophisticated injuries but also effectively communicate their findings to a jury. To maximize damages, it takes more than proving the injury. We will often work with a host of experts to maximize our clients’ recoveries.

Our Team Centered Approach

At Biren Law Group, every case is approached on a team basis. Our clients profit from this approach because they not only get the benefit of our senior lawyers’ extensive experience and knowledge, but they also get the input of our entire supporting staff—which often translates to better results.

Call to Discuss Your Construction Accident Today

While some injuries are severe and immediately apparent, others are more subtle and can only be diagnosed by a specialist. The construction accident lawyers at Biren Law Group understand traumatic injuries and know the best medical specialists.

Contact Biren Law Group by calling (310) 774-0078 now to schedule your free initial consultation our construction accident attorneys in Brentwood. We are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve.