Santa Rosa Construction Accident Lawyer
Construction sites constantly rank among the most dangerous workplaces in California. When a job site injury occurs, the physical, financial, and emotional toll can be beyond devastating. Our Santa Rosa personal injury attorneys at Setareh Law are here to help injured construction workers and their families pursue the compensation they deserve. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover for you. With over $250 million won for our clients and 60 years of combined experience, we have the knowledge and resources to take on complex construction accident claims.
What Makes Construction Sites So Dangerous?
Construction work carries risk by nature. However, many accidents occur not because of bad luck or clumsiness, but due to preventable failures. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, falls from heights are a leading cause of death for construction workers, accounting for 389 of the 1,034 construction fatalities recorded in 2024. Falls, struck-by hazards, electrocutions, and caught-in/between incidents — often referred to as the “Fatal Four” — are responsible for a significant share of construction deaths and serious injuries nationwide. California law requires employers to comply with Cal/OSHA safety regulations, and violations of those standards can directly support your claim for compensation.
Common Types of Construction Accident Injuries
Construction accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures, spinal cord injuries causing partial or complete paralysis, severe burns from fires, explosions, or electrical contact, crush injuries from equipment or structural collapses, amputations resulting from machinery or power tools, and broken bones, torn ligaments, and joint damage. A successful legal claim can help cover those costs and more. See All Case Results
Who May Be Liable for Your Injuries?
Multiple parties may share responsibility for what happened on a construction site. Identifying all liable parties is critical to recovering your full compensation.
General Contractors and Subcontractors
General contractors are responsible for the overall safety of a construction site, including the work performed by subcontractors they hire. If a subcontractor’s crew creates a hazard that injures someone, the general contractor may bear liability depending on their level of oversight and control.
Property Owners
The owner of the land or building where construction is taking place may also be held liable if a dangerous condition on the property contributed to the accident, especially when the owner had prior knowledge of a specific hazard and failed to fix it.
Equipment Manufacturers
When defective equipment causes or contributes to a construction accident, the manufacturer may be held liable under California product liability law.
Your Legal Rights After a Construction Accident
Injured construction workers in California may have more than one avenue for compensation. Workers’ compensation covers most employees injured on the job, but those benefits often fall short of covering everything. When a third party — such as an equipment manufacturer or a subcontractor — contributed to your injury, you may have the right to file a separate personal injury claim for a broader range of damages. Just as a Santa Rosa car accident attorney gathers evidence of negligence in a vehicle collision, the same approach applies here with construction accidents. Families who have lost someone in a fatal construction accident may also have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim under California law.
Contact Setareh Law for a Free Consultation
When a construction accident upends your life, having the right legal team behind you matters. Setareh Law serves injured workers throughout Santa Rosa and across California. We are available around the clock for our clients and are committed to fighting for the full and fair compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
