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California Construction Accident LawyersConstruction can be a lucrative occupation in California, with housing demand continuing to grow. Unfortunately, it's also one of the deadliest jobs in our state, with the second-highest number of occupational deaths. Nationwide, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that construction sustains the nation's third-highest rate of fatalities. The bureau reports that there were 22.7 fatalities among construction laborers for every 100,000 employees in 2005, more than five times the national rate of 4.0 per 100,000. And 6.4 construction laborers out of every hundred are injured; 3.4 out of 100 needed time off work or a temporary change of job duties. Common causes of construction accidents include:
Federal and state laws exist to protect construction workers, but they're not always obeyed. Because of mistakes, laziness or cynical cost-cutting, managers at work sites sometimes do not provide safety equipment; fail to warn workers about dangerous conditions; or let unsafe situations persist long after they should have ended. If you or someone you love has been seriously hurt because of this type of carelessness, you can and should take the responsible people to court. Because construction sites often include multiple contractors and other businesses, and may involve a workers' compensation claim, a construction accident lawsuit can be quite complex. In addition, the statute of limitations for construction cases in California can be very short; in cases involving a government entity, you may have as little as six months to file your claim. For those reasons, you should contact the Northern California construction accident attorneys at Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen as soon as you start considering legal action. A construction accident lawsuit can help you recover money to pay medical bills, cover the income you lose from not working, and compensate you for a serious injury, permanent disability, pain and suffering and other injuries. To speak confidentially about your case with one of our experienced legal professionals, call us today at 1-866-218-3776. Click here to learn more about construction accident injuries. |
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