Anaheim Construction Accident Lawyer

In Anaheim, construction sites can be dangerous places where serious injuries happen fast. When safety rules are ignored, workers and visitors can suffer life-changing harm.

This page explains what steps help protect your rights after a construction injury in Anaheim. Construction accidents often involve dangerous conditions that should have been corrected or controlled.

In many cases, the key questions are whether site safety duties were breached and that breach caused injury.

The Law Office of Norman Gregory Fernandez represents injured people in Anaheim and throughout Orange County.

We also serve nearby communities including Aliso Viejo, Brea, Buena Park, and Costa Mesa.

Early investigation can protect evidence before it disappears.

The video below provides an overview of job site injury cases and what to do next. It covers what to document and why quick action helps preserve key information. If you were injured on a construction site in Anaheim, this overview is a helpful starting point.

How Construction Accidents Happen in Anaheim

Construction accidents can occur on projects of every size and scope.

Because conditions change constantly, hazards can appear quickly—especially when inspection routines are weak, housekeeping is poor, or safety rules are ignored.

• Elevation-related falls on job sites
• Unsafe walking surfaces and poor site housekeeping
• Falling-object injuries and struck-by accidents
• Pinch-point accidents and heavy equipment hazards
• Forklift and heavy equipment collisions
• Electrical contact injuries and unsafe wiring
• Excavation collapses and trenching failures
• Thermal burns and explosion-related harm
• Equipment defects and safety gear failures

Understanding Your Legal Options in Anaheim

Many injured workers assume workers’ compensation is the only option.

Workers’ comp may cover medical treatment and limited wage benefits, but it typically does not pay for many of the damages available in a civil claim.

In many construction cases, a separate third-party claim may also exist.

These claims may be brought against parties other than a direct employer, such as general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment companies, or manufacturers.

Identifying third-party liability is often a major key to maximizing recovery.

Responsible Parties in Job Site Injury Cases

Construction projects commonly involve multiple companies working at the same time.

Liability may rest with the party that created a hazard, controlled the area, supervised the work, or failed to correct a known danger.

Potentially responsible parties can include:

• General contractors for coordination failures and jobsite safety issues
• Trade contractors whose work created dangerous conditions
• Property owners and developers for unsafe property conditions or known hazards
• Equipment operators for negligent operation of equipment
• Product makers for defective tools, ladders, scaffolds, or machinery
• Rental and maintenance companies for negligent inspection or repair

Construction Accident Injuries

Job site injuries are often severe.

Victims may face ongoing medical treatment and life disruption.
Common injuries include:

• Head injuries and brain trauma
• Spinal cord injuries and herniated discs
• Orthopedic and internal injuries
• Serious burn injuries and disfigurement
• Severe limb injuries

Damages Available in Anaheim Cases

The value of a construction injury claim depends on medical harm, wage loss, future limitations, and the available coverage.

Compensation may include:

• Hospital care, rehabilitation, and ongoing medical needs
• Future wage loss and job limitations
• Reduced quality of life
• Mental and emotional harm
• Visible injuries and permanent limitations

If a construction accident results in a fatal injury, the family may pursue a wrongful death claim.
Our goal is to protect your rights and seek a fair result.

Construction Accident Representation You Can Trust

Construction accident cases often require fast investigation and strong evidence.

Our firm focuses on thorough case building and direct attorney involvement.

There are no upfront fees—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.