Were you injured while working on a construction site? These accidents can leave workers with high medical expenses and lasting side effects. Fortunately, you may seek compensation for your financial losses with a Long Beach construction accident lawyer.
Our team at the Simmrin Law Group can help you build a case for compensation. You can reach out to a Long Beach personal injury lawyer from our team immediately after your accident to start the legal process.
Find out how we can help by calling or completing our online contact form.
Why Contact a Construction Accident Attorney?
Hiring a Long Beach construction accident lawyer can ensure you have someone putting your best interests first after an on-the-job accident. Your attorney can help you understand the process for filing a workers’ compensation claim and can answer all your questions.
Your attorney can handle legal paperwork and ensure you meet all deadlines related to your claim. We can stand up for you and track all the losses caused by your accident, focusing on bringing you fair compensation.
Do You Have to Prove Your Employer Caused Your Accident?
Generally, workers’ comp claims do not require your lawyer to show that your employer directly caused your accident and injuries to get funds to cover your healthcare expenses and lost wages.
However, the system may attempt to avoid covering your expenses by
For a free legal consultation with a construction accident lawyer serving Long Beach, call (310) 896-2723
What Compensation do You Get for a Construction Accident?
Construction accidents can leave you with incredibly high expenses. Your attorney may help you file a claim to cover your medical costs, like:
- Emergency treatment
- Time spent in a hospital
- Medical tests and procedures
- Rehabilitation, physical therapy, and medications
Additionally, if you seek funds through the workers’ comp system, you may receive a percentage of your lost pay over the time you have to take off work. We’ll review all applicable forms of compensation when you contact us.
Can You Get More Compensation Through a Lawsuit?
Generally, you cannot sue your employer after a construction accident in Long Beach. Instead, California expects you to file a workers’ comp claim for compensation.
However, we understand that your expenses may surpass the funds offered by workers’ comp. You may have a chance to file a lawsuit to cover these losses against a third party involved in the accident.
For example, if a contractor working on the construction site caused your accident through an act of negligence, your attorney may sue them. Find out if you qualify for this option by contacting us today.
Long Beach Construction Accident Lawyer Near Me (310) 896-2723
How does Our Team Help After a Construction Accident?
If you contact us after a construction accident, we can investigate what happened to build your claim. We use a variety of strategies to dig into the facts, focusing on the methods that work for your situation.
Depending on your needs, we may:
- Interview witnesses, including your co-workers
- Look for video footage from the construction site
- Visit the location where the accident occurred
- Get a copy of your official accident report
- Work with construction accident experts
We can also help if your employer tries to deny your construction accident claim. Some employers will claim you weren’t working at the time of the accident, for example. We represent your best interests and can push back against these claims.
We can also help if you lose a loved one in a deadly accident. Find out more with a Long Beach wrongful death lawyer.
Click to contact our Long Beach Personal Injury Lawyers today
How Long do You Have to File a Construction Accident Claim?
It’s essential to begin the legal process quickly if you sustained an injury in a construction accident. You need to report your accident to your employer within 30 days, though. Generally, we recommend reporting the accident before you leave the construction site.
Reporting the incident immediately helps establish a paper trail tied to your accident that can support your claim for compensation.
You’ll also need to file a claim with workers’ comp. You may have up to a year to file this claim. However, the workers’ comp system generally prefers workers to file claims quickly after an accident.
How Long do You Have to File a Lawsuit?
You may have more time to file a personal injury lawsuit after a construction accident. Generally, California’s statute of limitations gives you two years to pursue this kind of claim.
Complete a Free Case Evaluation form now
Why Select Us for Your Long Beach Construction Accident Case?
We provide our clients with professional legal help and support, walking you through each step of the process to secure damages for your losses. We believe in open and honest communication, keeping you up-to-date about all progress with your claim.
Our team understands the workers’ comp system. We also have the resources and training to help if you qualify to file a lawsuit. Contact us today to learn more about how a Long Beach workers’ compensation lawyer can help.
What do Lawyers Charge to Handle Construction Accident Claims?
Our team can handle your construction accident claim on a contingency basis. We only take payment for legal fees after we resolve your case and bring you compensation that can address your losses.
Once we resolve your case, we’ll receive a percentage of your final settlement or courtroom verdict. You can learn more about this process with a Long Beach construction accident attorney.
Speak to Us About a Construction Accident in Long Beach
You can hire a Long Beach construction accident lawyer from Simmrin Law Group for fast and professional assistance with your claim. We’ll discuss options like a workers’ comp claim or a third-party lawsuit to cover all your financial losses.
You can take the first steps to getting damages for your medical care, lost pay, pain, and suffering now. Call or fill out our online contact form to begin.
Call or text (310) 896-2723 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form