Construction Accident San Diego
Southern
California is a lucrative area for the construction and
shipbuilding industries. These construction sites are extremely
dangerous for workers, who are frequently injured or killed in the
routine performance of their duties. Workers may be injured by
cranes, forklifts, steel or welding equipment, heavy machinery,
toxic chemicals, explosions, fires, falling objects, welding rods,
and asphyxiation from exposure to toxic gasses leading to many
lifelong respiratory complications.
Construction
accidents are some of the most preventable, but dangerous, of all
accidents causing serious personal injury, including fractures,
brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, concussions, and a host of
other serious physical injuries, even wrongful death.
The most common
construction site accidents are:
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Scaffolding
Accidents
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Ladder Accidents
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Road Construction
Accidents
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Hazardous
Construction Site Conditions
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Falling from
Heights
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Falling Objects
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Heavy Machinery
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Nail Gun Accidents
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Failure of Safety
Equipment
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Collapsed Trenches
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Fires
Electrical Accidents
Because most
construction accidents occur while the person is on the job,complex
legal issues of vicarious liability, products liability, and
premises liability often arise. For that reason, if you are injured
on a construction site, you should absolutely contact an experienced
attorney.
WHAT TO DO:
If you or a family
member has been injured in a construction accident:
Seek immediate
medical attention for your injuries. Go to an emergency room or an
urgent care as soon as you experience any pain or discomfort
following an accident. Even if you don't see any external injuries,
it is extremely important to be evaluated to see if you have any
fractures, a closed head injury, or internal bleeding. If you do not
you're your injuries require emergency medical care, see your family
doctor as soon as possible. If you delay in seeking medical care,
you could be making a costly mistake. At the Law Office of Slaughter
& Slaughter, we work with medical doctors, chiropractors, and
therapists who specialize in treating people who have been injured
in an accident. Even if you do not have health insurance coverage,
Slaughter & Slaughter can provide medical referrals for you to
receive appropriate treatment.
Contact an
experienced attorney. Construction site injuries are unique and have
complicated legal issues, and failing to obtain proper legal
representation can cost you thousands, if not hundreds of thousands
of dollars. As tempting as it may be, don't be lured into signing a
release in exchange for a quick settlement. Once you sign that
release, you cannot ask for more money, which will be tragic if you
find out that your injuries have not fully resolved and you need
additional medical care.
The Law Offices of
Slaughter & Slaughter
4370 La Jolla Village Dr. 4th
San Diego, CA.92122
858.909.9090
There is no reason
to suffer alone. We can help you bring a claim and strive to get the
compensation you and your family will need. Our compassionate
personal injury lawyers want to see you achieve the best resolution
possible.
We serve clients
throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles
County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and the communities
of La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas,
Escondido, Pacific Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chula Vista, and
surrounding areas.
Don't delay, call today for more information and a free evaluation
of your claim. |
