Sacramento Construction Accident Lawyers

Expert Legal Representation for Construction Injuries for 40+ years

If you have suffered an injury from a construction site accident, you may be entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits. At the law offices of Smolich and Smolich, our Sacramento construction accident attorneys have more than 40 years of experience representing victims of all types of construction site accidents, and are well-prepared to effectively handle your case. We take action on behalf of construction workers who have suffered head injuries, back, neck, shoulder and knee injuries, repetitive trauma injuries, and more.

The Most Common Construction Site Injuries

Any occupation can be potentially dangerous when employers do not provide a safe work environment or workers are careless. Regardless of the cause, however, workplace injuries are almost always covered by workers' compensation insurance. Although injuries can occur while performing any type of job, some jobs are inherently more hazardous than others. Construction site jobs, for example, are quite physical and often require the use of dangerous machinery. If you were working on a construction site and suffered an injury while performing your duties, you need to obtain the assistance an experienced workers' compensation attorney.

Here are some of the most frequently sustained construction site injuries:

1. Fall-Related Injuries on Construction Sites

   Workers on construction sites tend to work from great heights, atop buildings, scaffolding, or large pieces of machinery. Such accidents can result in a number of different injuries, including broken bones, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, or even death.

2. Trench Collapse: Risks and Injuries

   Construction site workers sometimes work in trenches and, in the event of a collapse, the worker's air supply might be cut off, or he or she might sustain crushing injuries that can potentially be fatal.

3. Electrical Hazards and Shock Injuries

   Lots of power tools and machinery is necessary to perform construction work and working with this type of equipment regularly puts workers at risk for severe electrical burns that affect the nerves.

4. Repetitive Motion Injuries in Construction Work

   When we think of repetitive motion injuries, we tend to think of office work, but even construction site workers can sustain these types of injuries. Bending, lifting, and performing the same physical tasks over and over again can cause a worker's muscles and soft tissues to become damaged and worn out, which can lead to debilitating pain that puts an employee out of work for an indefinite amount of time.

5. Chemical Exposure: Illnesses and Injuries on Site

   Construction sites are sometimes rife with hazardous substances and chemicals, which can result in illness or injury when a worker is exposed to it.

Additionally, when workers do not wear protective gear, such as hardhats, safety goggles, or other forms of protective gear, a myriad of severe injuries can occur. Some of the most severe injuries that are frequently sustained in the absence of appropriate protective equipment include eye injuries and brain injuries, which can both result in permanent disabilities.

An In-Depth Understanding of Construction Accident Cases

Over the years, our firm has represented numerous iron workers, heavy equipment operators, laborers, cement finishers, glaziers, electricians, carpenters, sheet metal workers, teamsters, floor covering workers, and others. We understand the customs and practices in the construction industry and can recognize when a contractor's failure to perform his or her work safely caused an injury.

This may entitle our clients to compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering damages, and more.

Why Choose Us to Represent You?

Does your attorney have the necessary experience to be able to recognize opportunities that will maximize the money you receive? Can they fight back against denied claims and aggressive tactics used by employers, insurance companies, and other legal teams? These are important questions to ask. When it comes to our Sacramento construction accident lawyers at Smolich and Smolich, the answer is a resounding "yes!"

We understand construction accident cases and the complex issues that workers face injury and disability claims. Unlike many personal injury firms, ours is more than willing to aggressively pursue the worker's compensation claim and work diligently towards the full amount of financial benefits that you are entitled to.

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Recommended Reading:

• Most Common Construction Site Accidents

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