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If you suffered injuries in an Oceanside, CA, construction accident, you likely have options for recovering fair compensation for your pain, injuries, medical care, lost income, and other damages. Our team is here to help.
Over the years, our attorneys have secured more than $40 million in payouts for injury victims. You can trust an Oceanside personal injury attorney from Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers to fight for the compensation you deserve. Let us review your construction accident case and provide our honest assessment of your options.
Call us now to discuss your case with our team for free.
What Damages Could an Oceanside Construction Accident Lawyer Secure for Me?
The injuries, expenses, and losses incurred by someone hurt on a construction site or while doing related work vary widely. Just like the severity of injuries, the damages suffered can range from relatively minor to catastrophic.
As part of handling an Oceanside construction accident case, your construction accident lawyer must identify and document the client’s recoverable damages to ensure we seek maximum compensation based on the case details.
We gather documentation of damages as part of our investigation into what happened and who is liable. This allows us to understand the potential settlement range of the case. The evidence we use to support our demand for fair compensation includes:
- Medical bills
- Receipts for relevant expenses
- Documentation of lost income
- Relevant medical records
- Testimony from experts, including medical specialists, economists, and others
This evidence allows us to seek and secure damages that include:
- Medical treatment, care, and support for injuries and ongoing care needs
- Income losses for time missed at work due to injuries or treatment
- Diminished earning capacity if there are lasting disabilities
- Any related expenses, with receipts showing their relevancy
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish, scarring and disfigurement, disability, and other non-economic damages
We also have an Oceanside wrongful death lawyer who handles fatal construction accident injuries. If your spouse, parent, or child died from injuries suffered in a construction accident, we are here to help. We understand California’s wrongful death statutes and how to recover compensation for surviving loved ones after a tragic accidental death.
Contact us today to learn more. We provide free consultations for victims and their families.
Why Do Victims Choose Our Firm as Their Oceanside Construction Accident Attorneys?
At Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers, we like to help people. We know how much your insurance claim or lawsuit matters to your future health, well-being, and financial stability. We give each case the attention and personalization it deserves, providing our clients with the highest level of service and advocacy.
We pride ourselves on being your local injury law firm. Our attorneys live and work alongside you. They will know your name and your story. You are never just a number or an injury to our team. This is why our former clients have left us more than 400 5-star reviews and testimonials.
We have recovered more than $40 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients and never asked any of them to pay us upfront. We work only for a portion of the payout we secure. If we don’t win, you won’t pay.
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Schedule NowOur Oceanside Injury Attorneys Understand How Construction Accidents Happen
Construction projects must be closely managed by the property owner, general contractor, or another party. They must follow all rules and regulations and ensure workers follow all protocols. When they fail to provide this oversight, carelessness or recklessness often leads to accidents and injuries.
Construction accident injuries often occur in one of the following ways:
- Vehicle accidents
- Accidents involving forklifts, cranes, or other heavy equipment
- Trips or slips and falls
- Ladder or scaffolding falls from an elevated height
- Struck by a falling, thrown, or dropped object
- Electrocutions from mistakes or carelessly controlled electrical work
- Defective or poorly used tools and machines
- Being caught between objects, often building materials
- Accidental fires and explosions
Construction sites, areas where demolition occurs, and other locations with significant renovation projects are all inherently dangerous. This is why so many state and federal regulations exist to help prevent injuries in the industry. Under Cal/OSHA, there is a long list of safety precautions and regulations that should be in place to protect construction workers from accidents.
However, accidents still occur. All too often, the injured worker suffers catastrophic injuries, which could include:
- Head trauma and traumatic brain injuries
- Back and neck injuries, including spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Severe fractures and crush injuries
- Amputation and loss of use injuries
- Severe burns and disfiguring scarring
- Internal injuries and bleeding
- Loss of vision or hearing
Sometimes, a worker’s injury is severe enough to prevent them from returning to work or getting another job. Permanent injuries cost much more to treat, rehabilitate, and manage than minor or moderate injuries that heal and allow the victim to return to work in time.
Let Our Oceanside Attorney Determine Liability in Your Construction Accident Case
There is often a lot of finger-pointing regarding who is liable for construction accident injuries. In general, there are several possibilities for who might be liable. They include:
- The property owner
- The general contractor
- Another company working on the same property
- Another party, such as a motorist or the manufacturer of a defective power tool
Which one is the at-fault party and responsible for your damages depends greatly on the circumstances of your case, what happened, and who could have prevented the accident and your injuries. We usually build these cases against a property owner or general contractor.
To recover compensation for our client, we must develop a strong, convincing case to show what occurred and who is liable. This is often possible by collecting evidence to document the circumstances that led to the injuries. Examples include:
- Any reports from investigations by federal or state regulatory agencies or law enforcement
- Video of the incident
- Photos from the scene
- Eyewitness statements from other workers or eyewitnesses
- Statements from those involved in the incident
- Any citations issued for hazards on the site before or after the injuries
- Our client’s relevant medical records
- Expert testimony from industry professionals, medical providers, economists, and more
- Documentation of our client’s damages
Gathering this evidence could allow us to compel the liable party or their insurer to settle the case for a fair payout. Alternatively, we will take the case to trial and ask a jury to award fair compensation when necessary.
It’s free to speak with us and learn the value of your case today.
Call Us NowHow Will My Oceanside Construction Accident Lawyer Approach My Case?
At Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers, we have a 7-step process we use on every case. Our clients always know what to expect and what will happen next. This process includes:
Free Case Review With Our Team
We provide a free case review for all injured parties in Oceanside. We can assess your case and help you understand how you may be able to secure compensation for your medical care, lost wages, and other damages.
Hire Us to Handle Your Case
We make it easy to hire us to manage your Oceanside construction accident case. We will answer your questions and ensure you understand how our contingency fees work. Then, we can send you our agreement, and you can sign it immediately.
We Develop a Robust Case Plan
Our lawyers build a strong case with convincing evidence. We determine our legal strategy and proceed with the claim or lawsuit while you focus on healing.
We Ensure You Get Proper Medical Treatment
We want you to recover physically, emotionally, and financially. We can help you get appointments with the best doctors, specialists, and therapists in the area and figure out how to cover the costs until we secure a payout in your case.
Your Attorney Will Negotiate for a Fair Settlement
Our attorneys use proven negotiation techniques to fight for a fair settlement based on the facts of the case. However, we will not settle for less than your case is worth.
We Manage the Settlement Process
When we reach a settlement, we will handle the agreement process for you. We will create the documents, make it easy for you to sign them, and receive the check. Then, we will take out our portion and get the rest to you as soon as possible.
Litigation, If Necessary
When a settlement is not possible, or there is another reason why we must take a case to trial, our attorneys will prepare and file a lawsuit on your behalf. We will represent you throughout this process and present a solid case to the judge and jury.
Discuss Your Construction Accident Injuries With Our Oceanside, CA, Team
Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers will review your Oceanside injury case for free. We can help you understand your rights and explain how our construction accident lawyers approach these cases. We are here to help you get justice and compensation.
Call us today for a free consultation. We have knowledgeable team members available to answer your call.
