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- Liability: Several parties may be liable for a San Diego construction accident, including the construction company, employees, property owners, equipment manufacturers, or architects/engineers.
- Damages: Victims of construction accidents in California may recover various damages, including medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, depending on the severity of their injuries and unique situation.
- Comparative Negligence: California’s pure comparative negligence rule allows for shared responsibility among parties involved in construction accidents, ensuring fair compensation even if the victim shares fault.
- Why Callahan & Blaine: With a team of 29 lawyers and a 40-year legacy, Callahan & Blaine offers trial experience, a history of stunning results, and expertise in insurance matters to provide effective representation for construction accident claims in San Diego.
- Contact our construction accident lawyers: today by calling 714-241-4444 or filling out a contact form for a consultation and take the first step towards securing the justice and support you need to move forward.
Whether you work in construction or walk by a construction zone, these areas can be hazardous. Despite the assumption of risk those in and around construction sites take, if someone neglects their duty to act safely and carefully on a construction site, they may be liable for any resulting injuries. If you have been hurt in a construction accident due to another party’s carelessness, our trusted lawyers at Callahan & Blaine are here to help.
Many construction accident claims involve major companies and high values, making them complex and intricate. Our robust team of 29 lawyers all have at least eight years of experience handling these types of claims, so you can rely on us to handle yours with the utmost diligence and professionalism. With a 40-year legacy and a proven track record of success, you can feel comfortable focusing on recovery while we manage every aspect of your claim and help you better understand your rights and legal options.
Who May Be Liable for a Construction Accident in San Diego?
Several factors contribute to a safe construction site, so it can be challenging to know whose negligence caused the incident when an accident and injuries occur. Our detailed lawyers conduct a thorough investigation to identify a liable party, which may include one or more of the following:
- Construction Company: The construction company in charge of the site is responsible for keeping the area safe, so if they fail to do so or do not warn those on the site of potential dangers, they may be liable for injuries.
- Employee: If an employee on the construction site operates machinery recklessly or acts negligently, they could be held accountable for an accident.
- Property Owner: In some cases, property owners are in charge of construction sites. They may be responsible for injuries if they fail to maintain safe working conditions.
- Manufacturer: An equipment manufacturer may be liable for a construction accident if a defective part is the direct cause.
- Architect or Engineer: If a construction site is poorly designed or the building design is defective, the architect or engineering firm may be held accountable for injuries.
We gather evidence, such as medical bills, video footage, witness testimony, and maintenance records, to prove the liable party owed you a duty of care, neglected this duty, and directly caused the accident and your injuries. This information helps us build a strong claim that gives you the best chance of achieving maximum compensation.
What Damages May You Recover After a California Construction Accident?
With the heavy machinery and dangerous equipment on a construction site, injuries sustained in these areas are often serious and require extensive treatment. However, you should not have to worry about paying your medical bills for harm caused by another party. With the help of our dedicated lawyers, you may recover damages for your losses, which may include the following:
- Past, present, and future medical bills
- Ambulance ride
- Lost wages from missed work
- Loss of earning capacity
- Rehabilitation or physical therapy
- Home modifications
- Caregiving
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Disability
- Loss of enjoyment of life
In many construction accident claims, multiple parties, including the injured victim, share responsibility. If this is the case for you, you may still collect damages with California’s pure comparative negligence rule. With this system, everyone involved in your case is assigned a percentage of fault, which is deducted from their respective compensation.
For example, if you are 20% at fault for a construction accident, your damages will be reduced by 20%. Our knowledgeable attorneys understand this rule and ensure you receive a fair fault percentage and settlement if you are partially responsible for the construction accident.
How Can a San Diego Construction Accident Lawyer Help With Your Claim?
Your recovery should be your top priority after a construction accident. However, it can be challenging to focus on healing if you are worried about filing your claim. With the guidance and support of the 29-lawyer team at Callahan & Blaine, you can have a stress-free legal experience. We understand the importance of finding professional representation you can trust, so we set ourselves apart in the following ways:
TRIAL EXPERIENCE
At our core, we are trial lawyers, so we are prepared to take your claim to court if necessary. While we do everything possible to settle your claim without going to trial, our team has a wide range of litigation experience and can present your case to a judge and jury.
STUNNING RESULTS
In our 40 years as a law firm, we have achieved multi-million dollar settlements and record-breaking results for our clients, including the largest personal injury settlement in U.S. history worth $50 million. With this track record, you can feel confident working with us on your construction accident claim, no matter how complex.
INSURANCE INSIGHT
Our managing partner, Edward Susolik, is one of the nation’s leading insurance experts, handling over 1,500 mediations in the last 33 years. This valuable knowledge allows us to create personalized, innovative strategies to face insurance companies and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Seek Justice for Your Construction Accident Injuries With the Seasoned Lawyers at Callahan & Blaine
Unsafe construction sites can put workers and pedestrians at risk of serious injuries. Unfortunately, many construction accidents result from human negligence, making them even more devastating. Our passionate lawyers at Callahan & Blaine are here to help those injured in these incidents pursue justice and secure fair compensation.
We proudly represent San Diego construction accident victims with our comprehensive services that cover every aspect of the claim process. With this commitment to excellence and our aggressive approach, you can trust us to build a strong claim and fight for your rights. To schedule a consultation, call us at 714-241-4444 or fill out our contact form today.
