Paramount Construction Site Injury Lawyer

Paramount Construction Site Injury Attorney

Californians deserve to work without getting hurt on the job. If you were hurt in a workplace accident as a construction worker, a Paramount construction site injury lawyer can discuss your accident. An attorney can fully investigate your work-related accident and help you consider all possible options for accident recovery. With the Canlas Law Group by your side, you can feel confident pursuing your first steps toward recovery.

After a construction site accident, we can help you make informed decisions about a California workers’ compensation claim or, if you need supplemental assistance, with a personal injury claim. We have experience representing Paramount clients with workers’ comp claims, including insurance benefits claims for construction site injuries.

Filing a California Workers’ Compensation Claim

To file a workers’ comp claim after a construction site injury in California, you must report the injury to your employer within 30 days. A trusted Paramount attorney can:

• Help prepare claim paperwork
• Gather compelling evidence to link your injury to your work-related duties
• Ensure you file in a timely manner
• Provide reliable legal help throughout the process

When filing your claim, remember that benefits are calculated based on your wages and injury severity—factors like overtime pay and future medical needs can significantly impact your compensation. Consider contacting an attorney for additional information.

OSHA Safety Standards

OSHA safety standards are rules for employers to follow. By law, employers must protect their California employees from hazardous workplace conditions. OSHA outlines reasonable steps companies can take to protect their employees.

Construction workers face a wide variety of serious hazardous conditions daily. OSHA standards require safe practices and require companies nationwide to monitor workplace dangers. In short, Cal/OSHA regulations exist to reduce the number of workplace accidents.

Employee Rights

It’s important to understand that all California employees have the right to:

• Safe workplace conditions
• Information and training about hazards, ways to prevent injuries, and OSHA regulations
• File complaints with OSHA asking for workplace inspections if they think there’s a potential danger or if they think their company is not OSHA-compliant
• Not face retaliation, and if an employee experiences an adverse employment action (being fired, transferred, demoted, etc.), you can file an OSHA complaint within 30 days of the suspected retaliation and/or speak with a trusted attorney

Yet, despite the OSHA regulations and the substantial employee rights California workers possess, construction site accidents remain common.

California Construction Site Accidents

Of the approximately 38.9 million residents of California, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted about 363,900 non-fatal workplace injuries/illnesses in 2023. California construction sites are often dangerous workplaces, and 2023 saw approximately 25,800 cases of construction-related non-fatal injuries/illnesses in California, which is a rate of 3.0 cases per 100 workers completing full-time work.

In 2024, Cal/OSHA issued a $157,500 citation 2024 to W. A. Rasic Construction because of multiple workplace safety regulation violations after an unprotected excavation resulted in the death of an employee.

Also in March 2025, locally in Paramount, an employee at a construction site truck’s boom made contact with an electrically energized overhead electrical line, which shocked the employee. The employer failed to keep their employee safe and was cited for a safety violation.

In Paramount, there are other examples of construction site accidents that resulted in serious, life-altering injuries. With construction site accidents happening in our area, it’s important to understand when to call an attorney for legal assistance. If your employer has failed to keep your workplace safe, you can consider contacting an attorney.

An attorney can provide help with deciding whether to file a claim for workers’ compensation, as well as considering a civil claim for financial recovery. They can address any concerns about workers’ comp eligibility and investigate the cause of the accident. A trusted attorney can provide legal assistance tailored to your situation and provide compassionate legal services.

FAQs About Construction Site Injury Law in Paramount,CA

What Are Some of the More Common Safety Violations?

At a construction site, some of the more common safety violations are faulty scaffolding, unstable ladders, electrical exposure, insufficient protection from falls, unsecured trenches, and insufficient training protocols. Safety violations often involve untrained workers—including improperly classified interns who may lack proper OSHA training for hazardous construction tasks. Safety violations create a higher likelihood of serious work injuries, which can result in workers’ comp claims and/or legal claims against employers for failing to protect workers.

How Can I Report My Unsafe Conditions at a Construction Site?

Workers can report any unsafe California construction site conditions to Cal/OSHA without fearing retaliation. By law, you can report safety violations without risking any negative response from your employer.

You can submit an OSHA safety complaint, which can typically prompt an inspection if your employer doesn’t remedy the workplace hazardous conditions. If you file a complaint, you are helping prevent future workplace accidents.

What’s Considered a ‘Good Settlement’ Amount for a Paramount, CA Construction Site Claim?

Each case is unique, and the amount you might think is enough to resolve your claim typically depends on case-specific factors like injury severity, medical expenses you’ve incurred, loss of wages, pain and suffering, and more. While settlements vary, California uses standardized guidelines to determine compensation for injuries like fractures, burns, or spinal trauma based on medical evidence. An attorney can often help estimate the amount you might expect for a settlement of your claim after a construction site accident. Also, they can often help maximize your settlement award.

Should I Handle My Own Construction Site Injury Claim?

While it’s possible to handle your own injury claim after a construction site accident, it’s not usually recommended. An attorney can help provide substantial legal assistance with your case, especially if it involves serious injuries. If working alone, you typically can’t get the same financial recovery that you might get if you worked with an attorney. Plus, if liability is at issue, an attorney can help build a solid injury recovery case.

Contact Experienced Attorneys at Canlas Law Group Today – Free Consultations

After a construction site accident, it’s important to speak with an attorney. The team at Canlas Law Group can help you pursue fair financial recovery after a workplace accident. We know what to do to resolve construction-related claims.

We can help provide solid legal advice about how to maximize your recovery, how to report your serious accident to your employer, and how to negotiate with all involved insurance companies. Let us help get you on the road to a comprehensive recovery.

Close to Paramount, our law office is in Cerritos, and we’re just off the 605 and 91 Freeways. Contact Canlas Law Group today to set up a free consultation with an attorney.