Sacramento Construction Accident Lawyer

Experienced Legal Representation for Construction Injuries for 40+ Years

If you sustained an injury in a construction site accident, you may have the right to receive workers' compensation benefits. At the law offices of Smolich and Smolich, our Sacramento construction accident attorneys bring over 40 years of experience supporting people after job site accidents and are fully prepared to handle your case. Our team acts on behalf of construction workers who suffer head injuries, back, neck, shoulder and knee injuries, repetitive trauma injuries, and more.

We know that a single accident can affect your ability to work, support your family, and recover financially and physically. Our legal team recognizes the unique landscape of Sacramento’s construction industry, shaped by constant development and diverse job sites throughout the city. We assist with construction accident cases involving a wide range of local projects—whether in the heart of downtown or at expanding industrial sites. Sacramento’s mix of building environments means accidents happen in many settings, and our understanding helps us focus on details that matter for each case.

Contact our Sacramento construction accident attorney by calling (916) 571-0400 today!

Common Injuries in Construction Accidents

Any workplace can become dangerous if employers neglect safety or when workers lack training. Regardless of the cause, workplace injuries are generally covered by workers' compensation insurance. While injuries can occur in any industry, construction jobs carry increased risk and often require the use of heavy equipment. If you sustained an injury while working at a construction site, having guidance from an experienced workers' compensation attorney makes a difference.

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

• Fall-related injuries: 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.
• Trench collapse 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.
• 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.
• Repetitive motion injuries: 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.
• Chemical exposure illnesses/injuries: 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.

Steps to Take After a Construction Accident in Sacramento

After any workplace accident, your actions protect your health and preserve your legal options. If you experience a construction injury, notify your supervisor promptly—ideally in writing. Seek medical attention right away, even if the injury seems minor, because a doctor’s report is vital if you later file a workers’ compensation claim. Documentation at the scene, including photographs and witness statements, can also help support your claim.

California requires every employer to carry workers' compensation insurance, and timely reporting ensures that you access medical care and wage benefits. Sacramento construction projects follow specific procedures required by Cal/OSHA, and reporting your injury under those guidelines supports your case if safety violations contributed to the accident. Keep copies of all documents you give or receive during this process.

Your Rights in 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.