San Diego Construction Accident Attorney
Each day, millions of construction workers face some of the most hazardous working conditions of our national workforce. Construction workers are continually faced with potential dangers and hazards, may they be employed in a residential project or a Downtown high-rise building.
Construction accidents arise from a variety of causes:
- The negligence of other construction workers
- Construction workers acting inappropriately
- Defective tools or machinery
- Drinking or drug use while on the job, leading to negligence
Construction sites are hazardous places, with dangers lurking in all corners:
- Poorly designed or constructed scaffolding
- Forklifts or other devices that are improperly maintained or operated
- Forklifts with unsecured loads
- Trips & falls
- Toppling equipment piles
- The improper use of tools or equipment
Have you been seriously injured in a construction accident? Here is what to do:
- As soon as possible, seek medical attention. Call 911 and report how many individuals are injured or require medical aid. Retain copies of all medical records.
- Report the incident to a manager or supervisor immediately. Record who you spoke with, their title, and when. There is usually a great deal of paperwork involved, so try to be as detailed as possible. Obtain a copy of the completed report.
- Speak to any witnesses and gather statements. Record their names and contact information in case you have additional questions in the future.
- Take photographs of the scene, your injuries, and of the injury-inflicting object, if possible.
- If possible, keep the tool or object that caused the injury. If this is impossible, be sure to take copious pictures and ask a supervisor to store it for you.
- Make an appointment with your own doctor—not just the company-appointed doctor. Schedule a follow-up appointment, since some injuries may take days or weeks to appear. Obtain all records for these visits.
Obtain an experienced construction accident attorney from from the San Diego Injury Law Center as soon as possible.