San Francisco Construction Accident Attorneys
The construction industry offers many career opportunities for people of different talents and educational backgrounds. However, construction is one of the most hazardous industries and is frequently associated with accidents resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. Chaotic construction sites present a sometimes-deadly combination of faulty equipment, heavy machinery and lack of proper supervision.
Construction workers often assume that all reasonable safety precautions have been taken by their employer to ensure a risk-free job site. Surprisingly, however, safety regulations are often overlooked or under prioritized, resulting in preventable accidents that cause serious injuries or death. If you are a San Francisco construction worker or know of one that has been seriously injured in a construction accident, do not hesitate to contact the San Francisco injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger. With more than 70 years of litigation experience, our attorneys have the resources, including a team of investigators and expert witnesses in the area of construction site accidents, to ensure you receive maximum recovery for your injuries or loved one’s wrongful death.
Causes of Construction Accidents
Dangerous equipment, employees not properly trained, safety regulations not being followed and unmarked hazardous areas are all possible contributing factors to a catastrophic or fatal accident. Many, if not most, construction accident are preventable by following reasonable safety measures. Serious injury and deaths commonly are a result of:
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Construction Accident Injuries
San Francisco construction workers suffer from many different types of injuries depending on the task executed and the environment in which the task is being performed. Accidents can happen quickly, resulting in a loss of life or a debilitating injury such as:
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These injuries instantly and forever change the quality of life for you and your loved ones. If you have been seriously injured in a construction accident you may benefit from speaking with an attorney with demonstrated experience in construction accident cases to understand and protect your rights. You or a family member may be entitled to compensation from the parties responsible for your serious injuries. A skilled lawyer can help you recover the maximum compensation for your injuries in a construction accident injury claim.
Who Is Liable for Your Injuries?
Construction projects are based on a general contract relationship (and in some cases, sub-contractor relationship). This means that multiple parties have a legal obligation to provide workers and employees with a safe construction site and make them aware of any hazards on the premises or on the job being performed. When an injury occurs, construction site owners, architects, engineering professionals, contractors, construction managers and manufacturers of machinery or equipment, may be held responsible for any injuries or loss of life. At Estey Bomberger, our San Francisco construction accident attorneys will determine who is responsible for your injuries and help you secure needed compensation for your injuries.
Protecting Your Rights After a Construction Accident
Your decision to work with an experienced San Francisco construction accident lawyer, a lawyer who understands construction site accidents and the injuries they cause, is essential in helping you recover from your injuries not just physically, but financially as well. Returning quality of life to you and your family is our priority. Our San Francisco injury lawyers will work for you to receive fair and just compensation for your serious injuries. We offer of a free consultation to review your case. Contact us at (415) 877-1334. There are no upfront costs to you because we handle all cases on a contingency basis. Unless we win your case, you pay nothing. The attorneys at Estey Bomberger are available to answer your questions 24 hours a day.