Each type of construction accident has its own hazards and liability questions under California law. Choose the situation that best describes what happened.
Falls are the leading cause of construction deaths, often from roofs, ladders, or unguarded edges. A claim may arise when required fall protection was missing or a third party created the hazard.
Falls from heights legal information →Scaffold collapses and falls often trace to improper assembly, missing guardrails, or overloading. Liability can extend to the scaffold contractor, general contractor, or equipment supplier.
Scaffolding accident legal information →Workers struck by falling tools, materials, or swinging loads can suffer head, spine, and crush injuries. Claims focus on rigging, barricades, and overhead protection failures.
Struck-by and falling object information →Contact with overhead lines, exposed wiring, or unguarded equipment causes electrocution, shock, and arc-flash burns. Lockout/tagout and clearance failures are common bases for claims.
Electrocution and electrical information →Unprotected trenches and excavations can collapse and bury workers in seconds. Claims focus on missing shoring, sloping, or protective systems required by safety regulations.
Trench and excavation legal information →Crane, forklift, and heavy-equipment accidents involve operator error, mechanical failure, and struck-by or caught-in hazards. Liability can reach operators, owners, and manufacturers.
Crane and heavy equipment information →