San Fernando Valley Personal Injury Lawyers
Construction Accidents
- Property owners and construction companies throughout the San Fernando Valley have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment for their employees. Because construction is such a high risk profession, strict standards and regulations are in place to ensure worker safety. However, in 2007, construction accounted for 1,178 work-related fatalities with laborers accounting for 877 on-the-job deaths. 135,350 work-related illnesses and injuries were reported that year as well. The leading causes of death were highway incidents, workers being struck by an object, and worker falls from elevation.
The Mandell Law Firm has extensive experience in San Fernando Valley construction accident cases involving the injury or death of an employee. We take pride in providing aggressive and effective representation to those who have been injured on-the-job because of someone else's negligence. In 2001 alone, The Mandell Law Firm accumulated over $10 million in verdicts and settlements for clients. By selecting our cases carefully, we are able to get to know our clients on an individual level, ensuring the highest quality and most personalized legal guidance possible. One or more of our attorneys participates in prestigious legal communities such as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and Consumer Attorneys of America, among others.
Construction accidents in Southern California are far more common than they should be. Unfortunately, most of these accidents are preventable, which often leaves victims and families of wrongful death victims wondering why proper steps weren't taken to prevent these devastating accidents. Because buildings and structures are becoming more elaborate, property owners and construction companies often demand more complex work in shorter periods of time. These time constraints put a high amount of stress on workers who are forced to cut corners in order to get the job done on time. In most construction accidents, proper safety procedures are often overlooked or ignored altogether to make deadlines. On-the-job accidents and wrongful death can occur when profits are favored over worker safety. Some injuries that may result from negligence at a construction site include:
- Fractured or crushed bones
- Electrocution
- Burns
- Head trauma and brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Loss of limbs
- Organ damage
In addition to physical damage to the worker, the financial burden that comes with these types of injuries can be enormous. Depending on the severity of the injuries, or if an accident resulted in a wrongful death, a family may see their income shrink substantially. Nobody should have to suffer because of another person's negligence; however, because construction is such a dangerous profession, it's not uncommon. This is where a reputable Northridge construction accident attorney can be of assistance. If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a construction accident, you may be entitled to financial recovery outside of Workers' Compensation. Some types of damages include:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of wages
- Loss of a help
- Pain and suffering
- Rehabilitation
- Loss of companionship
- Funeral expenses in the event of a death
Contact a Construction Accident Attorney in Northridge
The dedicated San Fernando Valley construction accident attorneys at The Mandell Law Firm understand how overwhelming and confusing the time after a serious accident can be. Not only are you dealing with severe injuries or the possible death of a loved one, you're dealing with complex laws and financial loss. The Mandell Law Firm has years of experience in construction accident law and can help you navigate through it in order to completely understand your legal rights. If you have suffered a severe injury while working at a construction site, call the experienced lawyers at The Mandell Law firm today.