Construction Site Accidents

Construction sites buzz with activity as workers build California's future. Each day brings risks, from heavy machinery to high-rise work platforms. Many workers don't know they have options beyond essential workers' comp benefits when accidents happen.   Your rights...

Construction site accidents can cause serious injuries, from broken bones to life-threatening conditions. How you respond right after a blow or a fall is crucial to protecting your legal rights and securing workers’ compensation.  Here are the key steps to take to...

When you're walking down the street, the last thing you expect is to be injured in a construction site accident. Unfortunately, these incidents are common and may leave those injured dealing with the pain, stress and uncertainty. If this has happened to you, you're...

Construction sites thrive with the hum of machinery, from cranes lifting steel beams to excavators digging foundations. These heavy equipment help build the city but they also pose significant risks. Among the various hazards on the job, accidents caused by machinery...

Construction sites have warning signs and barriers around them for good reasons. These areas are inherently dangerous due to falling debris, unstable structures, heavy machinery and toxic substances. Unfortunately, many people have suffered injuries while walking by a...

Knowing how to use a scaffold is a key part of working in the construction field. However, one scenario people do not always think about is how coworkers behave on the scaffold. What they do can affect how safe it is for other employees and could eventually lead to...

Many of the accidents occurring on construction sites result from complications with scaffolding. Working at elevation on scaffolding requires careful attention to detail and safety considerations. Falling from a scaffolding platform often results in serious injuries....

Even though concrete is strong, it is usually not strong enough on its own to support extreme weight or to reach tall heights. As a result, construction crews routinely embed concrete with steel reinforcing bars. Rebar often has sharp ends that can cut or even impale...

While on a construction site, you may go about your job without thinking about what incidents or accidents could happen. When an injury does occur, there could be multiple causes and reasons why. Negligence from other workers and a lack of preparation from those in...

California is in the midst of a building boom, with real estate and commercial developments demanding the construction industry to keep up the pace. Along with the increase in productivity comes the higher likelihood of workers facing injuries. Construction workers...