Whittier Construction Site Injury Lawyer

Whittier Construction Site Injury Attorney

Some California workplaces are dangerous, and construction site workers are the unfortunate victims of fatal worksite accidents. If their companies neglect important safety regulations, workers are the ones to suffer life-changing injuries. If you were hurt or if you’ve lost a loved one due to a workplace accident, contact a Whittier construction site injury lawyer to discuss your legal recovery options. An experienced attorney can answer your questions.

A knowledgeable attorney from Canlas Law Group can help investigate your accident and evaluate all potential sources of recovery. You may need to pursue recovery through California’s workers’ compensation system of insurance benefits, and if that proves insufficient to cover your injuries, you may want to consider filing a civil claim for supplemental financial recovery. An attorney can help guide you about which type of recovery is available for your situation.

The Timeline for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Whittier, CA

It’s important to understand the timing of when you need to file a workers’ comp claim following a workplace injury at a construction site. In California, the process for filing a workers’ compensation claim involves reporting the injury to your employer within 30 days. While you must report your injury within 30 days, the duration of your workers’ comp benefits depends on factors like your recovery timeline and whether you can return to construction work.

A licensed attorney can help prepare your claim paperwork and make sure you file your benefits claim on time. The claim process can quickly become overwhelming, and an attorney can provide invaluable help throughout the process.

How Common Are Construction Site Accidents in California?

As of 2023, there were approximately 38.9 million residents of California. Also, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded approximately 363,900 total non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in the same year.

Construction sites are often inherently dangerous, with  25,800 cases of non-fatal construction-related injuries and illnesses in California in 2023, which reflects a rate of 3.0 cases per 100 workers completing the equivalent of full-time work. With construction-related injuries occurring locally, it’s important to understand how accidents happen so you don’t end up as an injury or fatality statistic yourself.

What Are Some Common Causes of Whittier Workplace Deaths?

Whittier’s economy features a mix of businesses, including retail chains, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and manufacturing companies. Whittier construction sites are hotspots for workplace injuries and deaths. As a result, some of the more common causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in Whittier include:

• School construction sites. An incident in Whittier involved a man hitting and killing another employee at a construction site. Also, a California construction worker was killed at an Orange County high school in 2024 after the bleachers collapsed.
• Crush injuries at construction sites. Serious construction-related accidents have unfortunately happened in our area. Recently, a man was crushed by a concrete slab at a work site and passed away. Cal/OSHA is investigating this accident.
• Transportation incidents. Local workers have been struck by vehicles and victims of accidents involving heavy commercial vehicles, likely as a result of Whittier’s proximity to the 605 Freeway, since we’re between the 60 and the 5 Freeways.
• Slips, trips, and falls. These types of preventable accidents happen with construction site workers on ladders, roofs, and scaffolding.
• Struck-by incidents. Whittier boasts several local construction and manufacturing companies in the area. With industrial employers and manufacturers in the area, employees could be at a greater risk of these incidents. Struck-by incidents causing fractures or head trauma typically result in higher settlements due to increased medical costs and lost wages.

Many workplace accidents are often preventable with improved training, oversight, and equipment. A construction site accident case can quickly become overwhelming, and an experienced attorney can help gather information to build a compelling injury recovery case.

FAQs About Whittier,CA Construction Site Injury Law

How Much Do Attorneys Charge in Whittier, California?

Each attorney determines their own attorney fees and costs in Whittier, CA. This amount depends on several factors, such as their level of experience, the time they may need to spend on your case, and the difficulty of the laws involved in building your claim. Typically, more experienced attorneys resolving more complicated cases cost more.

You can discuss an attorney’s written fee structure at an initial consultation. Many firms, including ours, provide initial consultations at no cost.

What Happens After a Construction Site Accident?

After a construction site accident, often property damage and personal injuries result. Accidents can happen with scaffolding, trenches, building collapses, electrical problems, explosions, ladders, forklifts, work vehicles, equipment, and more. You should file for workers’ compensation insurance benefits through your workplace in a timely manner and consider consulting an attorney to discuss whether your benefits may adequately address your comprehensive recovery.

What Is a ‘Caught-In-Between Accident’ at a Construction Site?

A caught-in-between accident usually involves a construction site employee being crushed by something. There are other ways someone could get trapped at work between two items. As an example, a construction worker could get pinned between a wall and a forklift, they could become trapped in a trench and covered by heavy debris and soil, or a worker could fall into equipment and get trapped.

If you were involved in a caught-in-between accident, speak with an attorney.

What Are Some Common Causes of Whittier Construction Accidents?

In Whittier, construction accidents can be caused by many different types of safety issues and may result in life-altering injuries. The specific cause of an accident typically depends on what type of project the workers are completing. However, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) notes that the most common causes of construction-related fatalities include:

• Caught-in/between accidents
• Electrocutions
• Falls
• Struck-by accidents

Contact Canlas Law Group Today – Free Consultations

People working alone have a tough time getting compensation after an accident, but a knowledgeable lawyer from Canlas Law Group can investigate your accident and help explore your potential options for financial recovery. We can fully discuss any questions or concerns about your construction site accident. We’re ready to help you with your specific accident, plus we can help with your California workers’ compensation claim or with an injury claim.

The hard-working Canlas Law Group attorneys have experience representing Whittier clients with a variety of CA workers’ comp claims, including claims for preventable construction site injuries.

Close to Whittier, our law firm is conveniently located in Cerritos, just off the 91 and 605 Freeways. Contact our office to schedule a free consultation right away.