Construction Site Injury Lawyer Serving Sacramento, CA

In Sacramento, 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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento and throughout Sacramento County.

We also serve nearby communities including Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Galt.

Prompt legal guidance can make a major difference in the strength of a claim.

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 Sacramento, this overview is a helpful starting point.

Common Construction Accidents in Sacramento

Construction accidents can occur on residential builds, commercial projects, road work, and renovations.

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
• Trips and falls caused by cluttered work areas
• Objects dropped from above causing serious injury
• Caught-in/between and crush injuries involving machinery or vehicles
• Forklift and heavy equipment collisions
• Power-line and energized-equipment incidents
• Soil collapse incidents on job sites
• Thermal burns and explosion-related harm
• Equipment defects and safety gear failures

Understanding Your Legal Options in Sacramento

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 Sacramento?

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:

• Prime contractors for coordination failures and jobsite safety issues
• Subcontractors 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
• Equipment service providers for negligent inspection or repair

Construction Accident Injuries

Job site injuries are often severe.

Victims may face extended recovery periods and permanent limitations.
Common injuries include:

• Concussions and neurological injury
• Back and neck injuries
• Fractures, crush injuries, and internal injuries
• Serious burn injuries and disfigurement
• Severe limb injuries

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
• Future wage loss and job limitations
• Physical pain and life impact
• 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.

Direct Attorney Help for Sacramento Claims

Construction accident cases often require fast investigation and strong evidence.

Our firm focuses on clear communication and aggressive pursuit of fair compensation.

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