Construction Accident Lawyer
Construction work keeps communities like Tracy moving forward, but it also puts workers in some of the most dangerous environments imaginable. If you were hurt on a construction site, you may be dealing with serious injuries, lost income, and mounting medical bills. Our Tracy personal injury lawyers are here to help you take the right next steps. At Setareh Law, we handle each case on a contingency fee basis, and our team brings over 60 years of combined experience to every case. We have recovered more than $250 million for our clients.
What Makes Construction Sites So Dangerous?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction sector recorded the highest number of fatal workplace injuries in California in 2023, with falls, slips, and trips accounting for a large portion of those deaths.
Common Causes of Construction Accidents
Some of the most common causes of construction accidents include falls from scaffolding, ladders, or elevated platforms; being struck by falling tools, materials, or equipment; electrocution from exposed wiring or improperly grounded equipment; trench or structure collapses; forklift and heavy machinery accidents; and exposure to toxic substances. Each of these situations may involve the negligence of an employer, a general contractor, a property owner, or a product manufacturer. See All Case Results
Who Can Be Held Responsible?
Construction sites typically involve multiple parties at once, including general contractors, subcontractors, equipment suppliers, and site owners. In California, workers’ compensation may cover injuries suffered on the job regardless of fault. However, if a third party contributed to your accident, you may also have grounds for a separate personal injury claim. Our construction and workplace accident attorneys can evaluate your situation and explain all of your options clearly. See also our Tracy premises liability lawyers for related claims.
What Compensation May Be Available?
If you were injured in a construction accident in Tracy, you may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses (current and future), lost wages while you are unable to work, reduced earning capacity if your injuries affect your ability to return to your previous job, physical pain and suffering, and costs related to long-term rehabilitation or assistive care. In cases involving severe harm such as spinal cord injuries or brain injuries, the financial impact can be enormous.
How Soon Should You Act?
California has a statute of limitations that limits how long you have to file a personal injury claim. In most cases, you have two years from the date of the injury, but there are exceptions that could shorten that window depending on who is involved. Evidence from a construction site can disappear quickly once work resumes, and witness accounts become less reliable over time. We also handle related Tracy cases including auto accident, bicycle accident, bus accident, electric scooter accident, slip and fall, and premises liability claims throughout Tracy.
Contact Setareh Law After a Tracy Construction Accident
At Setareh Law, we are committed to making the legal process as clear and manageable as possible. Our team serves clients throughout California from seven office locations, offers home visits when needed, and provides bilingual services in English and Spanish. We handle construction accident cases on a contingency fee basis, so there is no cost to you unless we recover compensation. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
