Construction Accidents in San Jose, CA

Name: Construction Accidents
Brand: The Swanson Law Group
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Accidents and injuries are, sadly, a common occurrence on construction sites.

In 2019, approximately 20% of all worker deaths in private industry occurred in construction, as stated by OSHA.

Construction workers accounted for one in every five workplace fatalities. Workers are not the only ones who can be hurt in construction accidents. Passersby, employees, customers, or visitors to buildings under construction are also vulnerable to serious injuries. If you have been injured in a construction accident, our experienced San Jose premises liability attorneys at The Swanson Law Group can help.

The Swanson Law Group: A progressive attitude and spirit

Our personal injury lawyers in San Jose at The Swanson Law Group have a history of success for our clients. We have recovered more than $100 million in settlements and awards. Our approach to clients is caring, supportive, empathetic, service-oriented, and health-conscious. To insurance companies, on the other hand, we are relentless, dangerous, strategic, fearsome, and unstoppable. We understand the full value of your loss and are happy to make the insurance company pay at trial if necessary. The last thing insurance companies want is to go to trial, and they are often willing to overpay our clients to avoid embarrassment in front of a jury. Our founder, Ben Swanson, has spent the past 10+ years making insurance companies aware they will lose every time.

How do construction accidents happen in San Jose?

People can be injured on construction sites in many ways. Common causes of construction accidents include:

Falling objects
Forklift collisions
Collapsing scaffolding
Open holes
Lack of warning signs
Broken or missing steps
Lack of guardrails
Crane mishaps
Electric shock
Unsecured or defective ladders
Roof and wall collapses

When are property owners liable for construction accidents?

Property owners have a duty of care to others on the property, including when the property is under construction. Their liability extends to injuries occurring just off the property that are caused by hazards within it. Landowners should provide barriers or warnings to prevent people from entering dangerous areas. A property owner who knew or should have known about a construction hazard on the property and failed to address it can be held liable for resulting injuries. Landowners may also be held accountable for injuries caused by lack of ordinary care in managing the property or by willful acts.

What types of compensation can an injured construction worker claim?

A construction worker injured on the job in California should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp will cover medical expenses related to the workplace injury, and will also partially replace wages lost because of the injury. If a third party (other than the injured worker’s employer) caused or contributed to the accident, the worker may have an additional claim against that party. If the accident occurred because of property owner negligence, the injured worker may bring a premises liability claim against the landowner.

What damages can you claim in a construction accident premises liability case?

Compensatory damages in a personal injury claim are designed to compensate the injured party for losses suffered because of the accident and injury.

After a serious construction accident, depending on the circumstances of your particular case, you may be entitled to claim damages including:

Medical expenses (past and future)
Lost wages or earnings
Loss of future earning potential
Permanent impairment
Scarring and disfigurement
Physical pain and suffering
Emotional trauma
Mental anguish
Loss of enjoyment of life

What must you prove to win a premises liability claim for a construction accident?

To recover compensation in a premises liability case, you must prove certain elements of the case:

A dangerous condition existed on the property.
The defendant owned or controlled the property with the dangerous condition.
The defendant knew or should have known that the dangerous condition existed on the property, but failed to satisfactorily remedy the problem or provide adequate warning.
You were injured as a result of the dangerous condition on the property.