Ventura County Construction Accident Lawyer
Helping Victims of Construction Site Accidents in Ventura
Severe and catastrophic injuries may be the result of a careless or inexperienced employer or co-worker on a construction site. Because of the dangerous nature of construction accidents they often result in permanent injury or even wrongful death. When an accident occurs, workers' compensation was established years ago to protect you and your family from being unable to afford medical care in case of an untimely injury. The problem with workers' compensation, however, is that is fills a vital function but often does not cover the complete cost of medical care and usually does not make up for other damages such as pain and suffering, future medical care and the loss of quality of life suffered by the victim. You may be offered a settlement far less than what you are actually due. It is critical that you get legal representation from a Ventura County personal injury lawyer experienced in construction accident cases at once.
About Construction Accidents
There are many hazards at any Ventura construction site, particularly when safety standards are not adhered to properly. Some of the most common types of construction accidents include:
Some workers are told that when they are injured, they will receive compensation only from Workers' Comp. This is not necessarily true; the employer may have failed to uphold safety standards and opened themselves to a claim through their negligence. When negligence takes place, there are legal actions that can likely be taken on your behalf. An important factor is that if another party separate from your employer was responsible for the negligence such as an equipment manufacturer or scaffolding subcontractor, they may be held liable for compensation. In such a case you may be able to recover damages from the negligent party. This is where the assistance of a seasoned lawyer comes into play as the liability issues may become complex and require detailed evidence. The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus will aggressively seek fair compensation for construction accident victims.
Contact a Ventura County Construction Accident Lawyer
today about your construction accident case.