Construction Accidents

An injured construction worker in California usually receives workers’ compensation from the employer, but that is not always the only option. Labor Code section 3852 preserves a worker’s right to sue a third party other than the employer, such as a general contractor, subcontractor, property owner, or equipment maker whose negligence contributed to the injury. Falls cause more construction deaths nationwide than any other hazard, according to the CDC/NIOSH Construction Program. Third-party injury lawsuits generally must be filed within two years under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. The articles in this category explain how workers’ compensation and third-party claims fit together, which records and photos to keep after a jobsite accident, how employer liens can affect a recovery, and common hazards such as scaffolds, trenches, ladders, and heavy equipment. For questions about your situation, call Injury Trial Lawyers at (619) 525-7007.