Construction Accidents

Sacramento Construction Injuries - Injured Worker Claims

If you have been injured on the job and need information about your legal rights and strategic options for recovering money damages, contact the Law Office of David A. Asch for a free consultation with a Sacramento construction accident lawyer.

We represent clients in construction accident claims involving situations such as the following:

• Falls from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs
• Excavation accidents such as trench collapses
• Home repair accidents involving faulty wiring, structurally unsound stairways or roofs, or other hidden hazards
• Accidents involving heavy construction equipment or vehicles
• Crane accidents
• Injuries caused by falling objects, tools, or overhead structural elements
• Inadequate safety equipment

Although workers' compensation is generally available to pay lost wages and medical treatment expenses while you recover from a workplace injury, workers' comp will not cover many elements of your total damages. California law also prohibits an injured worker from suing his or her employer for personal injury damages except under highly unusual circumstances. Although the workers' compensation system is intended to serve as the exclusive remedy for injuries on the job as between an employee and the employer, it is sometimes possible for an injured worker to sue a third party defendant for personal injury damages even while workers' compensation benefits are being paid.

Examples of third party defendants who might be held legally responsible for your injuries include property owners, other subcontractors, construction site managers, equipment manufacturers, or homeowners, all depending on the specific circumstances of your accident.

The Law Office of David Asch obtained $85,000.00 for an injured worker at an oil refinery who was bitten on his penis by a black widow spider. His work mates thought this was funny and called him "Widow Dick" causing him emotional distress.

Sacramento personal injury attorney David Asch brings nearly 20 years of experience to the analysis, investigation, and proof of construction accident claims. For a free consultation about your case, contact the Law Office of David A. Asch.