How can you be compensated for construction accidents in Los Angeles? Find out what rights you have and how to prove negligence. For more details, please contact our team of Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at: https://www.losangelespersonalinjuryattorneys.co/.

1. Construction Accidents in Los Angeles
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Construction Sites in L.A.
Los Angeles is a modern and dynamic city that is
always evolving and changing its infrastructure.
Construction sites are dangerous locations and
workers are aware of the inherent risks. Even so,
construction accidents can be compensated for,
especially when they were caused by negligence.

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The Hazards of Construction
Work
Most construction sites, especially important
ones, have a designated safety manager or an
individual who oversees all of the activity on the
site.
However, even when observing all of the
precaution measures, accidents can happen and,
due to the nature of the work, they can result in
serious physical injuries and in extreme cases,
even death.

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Construction Accidents in L.A. >>
Construction accidents in L.A. can have any
number of causes and the particular case should
be treated with particular attention to how and why
the accident took place.
The severity of the injuries will vary from one case
to another and this is an important consideration
when calculating damages.

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>> Construction Accidents in L.A.
Some of the most common types of accidents that
can occur on construction sites are those caused
by faulty machinery, unsafe tools, power lines,
various collapses, electrical and elevator
accidents, heavy equipment accidents, slip and
fall accidents, explosions, unsafe work or
supervision errors.
The cause of the accident should be clearly
highlighted when negotiating a claim.

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Proving Negligence in
Construction Accidents in L.A.
One of the main causes of construction accidents
in L.A. is negligence, either on the part of the worker
who handles the equipment in an inadequate manner
or on the part of the construction site manager if he is
unable to provide all of the safety features for the
employees required by law.
When proving negligence, the plaintiff must show
that the defendant had a duty of case, that there was
an express breach of the said duty and that the
injuries were directly caused in the accident.

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The Worker’s Insurance Plan
Construction companies in California are required by
law to provide their workers with a worker’s
insurance or compensation plan as it is usually
known.
These benefits can be obtained in addition to the
ones negotiated by the personal injury lawyer, when
the plaintiff decides to make a personal injury claim.

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Claiming Compensation for
Construction Work Injuries
The types of damages that can be claimed after a
construction accident are monetary ones and will
includes the medical bills, lost wages and any
property damage.
The plaintiff can also claim compensations for future
medical bills and future lost wages.

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Limitations in Case of
Construction Accidents
All personal injury cases in the State of
California fall under a special deadline called
the statute of limitations.
This is calculated as two years from the date of
the accident. After this deadline, the case is
likely to be dismissed.

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Legal Representation in Case of
Construction Accidents
If you have been involved in a construction
accident in L.A., you are entitled to start the
necessary legal proceedings to obtain the legal
amount of compensation for your injuries.
You can contact our Los Angeles personal
injury attorneys who specialize in serious injuries
occurred on construction sites.

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