Santa Ana Construction Accident Lawyer

In Santa Ana, 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 how construction accident claims work after a construction injury in Santa Ana. Construction accidents often involve scaffolding, ladders, machinery, and changing site conditions.

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 Santa Ana and throughout Orange County.

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

Early investigation can protect evidence before it disappears.

The video below provides an overview of California construction accident claims. It covers how contractors and insurers evaluate these claims and why timing matters. If you were injured on a construction site in Santa Ana, this overview is a helpful starting point.

Common Construction Accidents in Santa Ana

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.

• Elevation-related falls on job sites
• Trips and falls caused by cluttered work areas
• Falling-object injuries and struck-by accidents
• Caught-in/between and crush injuries involving machinery or vehicles
• Forklift and heavy equipment collisions
• Power-line and energized-equipment incidents
• Trenching and excavation cave-ins
• Burn injuries, fires, and explosions
• Defective tools, ladders, scaffolding, or safety equipment 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.

Who May Be Liable for a Construction Accident in Santa Ana?

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

Liability may rest with the party that knew or should have known of unsafe conditions and did not act.

Potentially responsible parties can include:

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

Construction Accident Injuries

Job site injuries are often severe.

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

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion
• Back and neck injuries
• Fractures, crush injuries, and internal injuries
• Thermal and electrical burns
• Amputations and loss of limb function

Damages Available in Santa Ana Cases

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

Compensation may include:

• Treatment costs and future medical care
• Income loss and reduced ability to work
• Physical pain and life impact
• Anxiety, stress, and trauma
• Long-term impairment and disability

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.

Why Choose The Law Office of Norman Gregory Fernandez?

Construction accident cases often require fast investigation and strong evidence.

Our firm focuses on preserving evidence, identifying all liable parties, and presenting a well-supported claim.

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