Construction Accidents
What should I do if I’ve been injured on a construction site?
- Vissuelo Rebojo
Receiving immediate and adequate medical treatment should be your top priority. Other steps we would advise you to take include: Reporting the injury to your employer or construction site supervisor Documenting the accident by taking pictures, notes, and statements from witnesses. If you are an employee, consulting with a workers’ compensation attorney and a personal […]
Who can be held liable in a Sacramento construction accident?
- Vissuelo Rebojo
The commercial and residential construction industry is complex, comprised of a vast array of general contractors, sub-contractors and many other entities. Other potential liable parties include property owners, architects, engineers, designers, construction managers, manufacturers of equipment, suppliers of material and insurance companies.
What are some of the major differences between a workers compensation claim and a personal injury lawsuit?
- Vissuelo Rebojo
One of the primary differences concerns who is found at fault for the accident. If your injury was caused solely by your company or a coworker, you will be covered by Workers Compensation, but cannot file a personal injury lawsuit. If another company or one of its employees caused your accident, you can file a […]
What type of lawyer do I need for an injury on a Sacramento work site?
- Vissuelo Rebojo
Workers Compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits are two separate areas of law, and require experienced attorneys. Before you file a Workers Compensation claim, consider contacting an experienced Workers Compensation attorney. We’d be happy to refer you to an experienced Workers Compensation attorney in the greater Sacramento area. Demas Law Group, P.C., specializes in personal […]
Can I collect workers compensation and file a personal injury lawsuit at the same time?
- Vissuelo Rebojo
Yes, if you’ve been injured on your employer’s work site by a third party, you may collect Workers Compensation benefits and file a personal injury lawsuit at the same time.
Where can I obtain more information on filing a third party claim for my Sacramento construction accident?
- Vissuelo Rebojo
Please contact one of our attorneys free of charge or check our General FAQs for answers to these and other questions: What can I be compensated for in a construction accident personal injury lawsuit (third party suit)? What is my case worth? How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit after a […]
Where can I get more construction accident resources and information?
- Vissuelo Rebojo
The Occupation Safety and Health Administration keeps up-to-date statistics on workplace injuries. http://www.osha.gov/oshstats/commonstats.html The Bureau of Labor Statistics construction industry page. http://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag23.htm A Brief History of Workers Compensation. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1888620/
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