CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LAWYER

San Diego construction workers face some of the most hazardous working conditions each day. Ranging from small projects in residential areas to large-scale Downtown assignments, construction workers are continually faced with danger and the potential for becomingly seriously injured on the job.

Construction workers face dangers on all sides, and can become injured by a variety of causes.

• Negligence of other construction workers on site
• Inappropriate actions of construction workers on site
• Defective machinery or tools
• Negligence caused by drinking or drug use on the job

The construction site is a dangerous place, with many instances where injuries can occur:

• Scaffolding that is poorly designed or constructed
• Improperly maintained or operated forklifts
• Falling loads from beams or forklifts
• Falls and trips
• Falling piles of equipment
• Injuries caused by improperly used tools or equipment, like drills and welding tools.

If you or another have been seriously injured in a San Diego construction accident, it is integral to call 911 as soon as possible.

• Seek immediate medical attention. If you or another are suffering from serious injuries induced by the construction accident, 911 should be called. Get copies of all your medical records.
  
  
• Report the injury and incident to your supervisor. Take notes on who you spoke to, their position, and when. Obtain a copy of the written report, if available.
  
  
• If there were any witnesses to your construction accident, speak to them. Interview them about what they saw and get their names and contact information.
  
  
• If possible, take photographs of the scene, including any instruments involved in the accident and your injuries.
  
  
• Try to keep the tool or object that created the injury. If this is impossible, take many pictures and ask a supervisor to hold it for you.
  
  
• As soon as possible, obtain an experienced serious construction accident attorney in San Diego. The detailed laws and regulations of construction sites and working conditions can be confusing, and it is best to have an experienced expert in the field to assist you in making your case.