California Construction Accidents

Last year, more than 155,000 construction accidents occurred in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Labor. Due to the heavy machinery and other hazards, construction sites can be dangerous environments if workers, employers and pedestrians are not careful.

If you or a loved is injured in a construction accident in the state of California, the esteemed personal injury attorneys at Lombardi & Perry, LLP encourage you to attend a complimentary consultation to:

  • Learn more about your legal rights
  • Find out if you have a personal injury case
  • Get expert legal advice on the best manner in which to proceed
  • Secure our premier legal services for the best chances of a full financial recovery

Lombardi & Perry, LLP is a well-respected personal injury law firm in California. We have been vehemently standing up for the rights of those involved in construction accidents and other preventable accidents for more than 20 years. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients — let us do the same for you.

Causes of Construction Accidents

Construction occupations are particularly dangerous. Some of the most common types of construction accidents include:

  • Being run-over by a tractor, cement truck or other large construction vehicle
  • Crane accidents
  • Electrical accidents
  • Equipment accidents
  • Explosions and fires
  • Falls
  • Lack of safety equipment and/or failure to comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations
  • Scaffolding accidents
  • Trench collapses
  • Welding accidents

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that in 2009 nearly 1,000 construction workers died due to accidents that occurred while they were working. Of these, about 30 percent were due to falls that resulted from equipment failure, falling equipment and scaffolding defects, etc. Construction workers that survive an on-the-job accident are most likely to injure their backs and/or trunks, followed by their legs, arms and necks. In fact, statistics indicate that one in every 10 construction workers will be somehow injured this year.

What You Should Do Following a Construction Accident

Injured workers should receive emergency medical care to prevent irreversible, fatal health complications. Construction workers who are injured in the state of California can get a free assessment of their case from the highly experienced personal injury attorneys at Lombardi & Perry, LLP.