Construction Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, construction sites can be dangerous places where serious injuries happen fast. If you were hurt on a job site, you may have a valid California injury claim.

This page explains who may be responsible beyond an employer after a construction injury in Los Angeles. Construction accidents often involve falls, heavy equipment, electrical hazards, and unsafe work areas.

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 Los Angeles and throughout Los Angeles County.

We also serve nearby communities including Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, and Artesia.

Acting quickly helps preserve reports, photos, and witness information.

The video below provides an overview of California construction accident claims. It covers what to document and why quick action helps preserve key information. If you were injured on a construction site in Los Angeles, this overview is a helpful starting point.

How Construction Accidents Happen in Los Angeles

Construction accidents can occur on small job sites and large-scale developments.

Because conditions change constantly, hazards can appear quickly—especially when dangerous areas are not properly secured or marked.

• Falls from heights involving ladders and scaffolds
• Unsafe walking surfaces and poor site housekeeping
• Objects dropped from above causing serious injury
• Pinch-point accidents and heavy equipment hazards
• Equipment-related crashes and backing incidents
• Power-line and energized-equipment incidents
• Excavation collapses and trenching failures
• Combustion and fire hazards on construction projects
• Equipment defects and safety gear failures

Workers’ Compensation vs. Third-Party Claims

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 pain and suffering, full loss of earning capacity, or long-term life impact.

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 companies that created or controlled a hazard.

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 had responsibility for safety and failed to enforce it.

Potentially responsible parties can include:

• Prime contractors for coordination failures and jobsite safety issues
• Specialty contractors whose work created dangerous conditions
• Site owners for unsafe property conditions or known hazards
• Heavy machinery operators for negligent operation of equipment
• Equipment manufacturers for defective tools, ladders, scaffolds, or machinery
• Rental and maintenance companies for negligent inspection or repair

Medical Consequences After Construction Trauma

Job site injuries are often severe.

Victims may face emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term work restrictions.
Common injuries include:

• Concussions and neurological injury
• Spinal cord injuries and herniated discs
• Fractures, crush injuries, and internal injuries
• Thermal and electrical burns
• Amputations and loss of limb function

What Your Construction Injury Claim May Include

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
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability, scarring, or disfigurement

If a construction accident results in a fatal injury, the family may pursue a wrongful death claim.
Our goal is to build strong evidence and fight for maximum recovery.

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.