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Richmond District Construction Accident Lawyers
Richmond District Construction Accident Attorneys
After sustaining catastrophic injuries from a construction accident, it is important to consult a professional Richmond District construction accident lawyer as soon as possible. For passerbys and workers whose injuries and disabilities are not sufficiently covered under worker’s compensation, a professional injury lawyer at Estey Bomberger can help you secure the compensation you need to properly treat your injuries and facilitate recovery.
Common Dangers of Construction Sites
The Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Labor set rules and regulations to protect construction workers from preventable accidents and systematic dangers. However, many construction companies fail to adequately meet those requirements and disregard most voluntary safety standards. Some of the dangers workers face on a daily basis include:
- Unsecured platforms
- Scaffolds, ladders, and other heights without proper fall protection
- Live electrical wires
- Toxic chemicals and gases
- Unmarked pits, trenches, pot holes
- Heavy construction machinery with inadequate training
Construction Accident Injuries
The construction industry has one of the highest rates of accidents in the United States. The dangers of construction work leaves employees susceptible to:
- Spinal cord injury
- Fractures
- Brain injury
- Electrical injuries
- Burn injuries
- Wrongful death
Understanding the Limits of Worker’s Compensation
Worker’s compensation is one of the greatest compromises made by employers and employees. It allows workers access to medical care for their workplace injuries (even when an application is rejected), and protects employers from having to defend themselves against personal injury lawsuits. However, the medical benefits, access to therapy, and disability payments are rarely enough to cover the damages of a serious accident. Temporary and permanent disability payments are a fraction of worker’s earnings and force workers to work injured, risking additional injuries and impede recovery.
Your Rightful Compensation
Filing a third party suit against another party whose actions have contributed to your injury can help you recover damages for:
- Past and future medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Pain and suffering
National Trial Lawyers
Both founding partners, Stephen Estey and Michael Bomberger have been recognized by the esteemed National Trial Lawyers organization, which ranked them both individually amongst the top 100 trial lawyers in California. Specializing in catastrophic and high damage cases, our attorneys have accumulated the skills necessary to secure the maximum compensation for your construction accident injury. Our attorneys work with leading damages and liability experts, fully reconstruct every accident, and prepare every case for trial to ensure our clients receive the compensation they are entitled to.
Seek Legal Representation
Our copious investigation and preparation compels construction corporations and insurance companies to offer a fair settlement, but when an agreement cannot be reached, our Richmond District construction accident lawyers will defend your rightful compensation in court. To contact a professional San Francisco accident lawyer, schedule a free consultation today by calling (414) 877-1334 or fill out a free case evaluation request.