Stockton Construction Accident Lawyer

In Stockton, 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 who may be responsible beyond an employer after a construction injury in Stockton. 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 Stockton and throughout San Joaquin County.

We also serve nearby communities including Escalon, Lathrop, Lodi, and Manteca.

Early investigation can protect evidence before it disappears.

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 Stockton, this overview is a helpful starting point.

Construction Site Injuries in Stockton, California

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.

• Falls from ladders, scaffolding, roofs, and elevated platforms
• Unsafe walking surfaces and poor site housekeeping
• Objects dropped from above causing serious injury
• Pinch-point accidents and heavy equipment hazards
• Forklift and heavy equipment collisions
• Electrical shocks, arc flash injuries, and electrocution
• Excavation collapses and trenching failures
• Combustion and fire hazards on construction projects
• Defective tools, ladders, scaffolding, or safety equipment failures

Do I Have a Lawsuit After a Construction Accident?

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.

Proving Fault After a Construction Injury

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
• Equipment service providers 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:

• Concussions and neurological injury
• Spine injuries causing disability or chronic pain
• Broken bones and internal trauma
• Serious burn injuries and disfigurement
• Amputations and loss of limb function

Compensation After a Construction Accident

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

Compensation may include:

• Medical bills and future treatment
• Income loss and reduced ability to work
• 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 protect your rights and seek a fair result.

Direct Attorney Help for Stockton Claims

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.