Your Trusted Construction Accident Attorney In San Diego
After a serious construction site injury, you are likely facing uncertainty, mounting medical bills and questions about how you will support your family. You have the right to seek compensation, and as a construction accident attorney, I can help.
I am Brian Burchett, a construction accident attorney with over 30 years of experience. I dedicate my practice to helping injured workers in San Diego and throughout California secure the financial support they need to recover. Having worked as a former insurance defense lawyer, I offer a unique advantage in fighting for the full compensation you deserve.
What Are Your Legal Options After A Construction Site Injury?
In California, injured workers generally have two options for securing the work accident compensation they need. Your first and most immediate source of benefits is a workers’ compensation claim, which you file with your employer’s insurance.
This is a “no-fault” system, meaning you are eligible for benefits even if no one was necessarily negligent. These benefits should cover your approved medical treatments, as well as a portion of your lost wages while you recover. However, workers’ compensation has significant limitations. The wage benefits may not cover your full income, and the system provides nothing for the physical pain and personal suffering your injury has caused.
If a negligent “third party,” a person or company other than your direct employer, caused your injury, you have the option to file a personal injury claim separate from your workers’ compensation. On a construction site, third parties can include:
- The general contractor responsible for overall site safety
- A subcontractor whose employee made a mistake
- The manufacturer of defective scaffolding, tools or heavy equipment
- The property owner who failed to address a known hazard
Unlike a workers’ compensation claim, a third-party claim allows you to recover compensation for all of your losses. This includes your past and future lost wages, medical expenses and your pain and suffering. A third-party personal injury claim can be especially critical in severe cases involving a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury or the wrongful death of a loved one.
Investigating The Cause Of Your Construction Injury
Most construction accidents are preventable. Unfortunately, they can happen due to the negligence of companies or contractors, who may prioritize speed and profit over safety. They may ignore Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations, fail to provide proper training or make workers use unsafe or defective equipment.
I have experience representing workers hurt in all types of serious job site accidents, including:
- Falls from height, such as those from a ladder, roof or faulty scaffolding
- Accidents involving cranes, forklifts, bulldozers or other heavy equipment
- Severe injuries caused by falling objects, like tools or building materials
- Electrocutions, trench collapses and welding accidents
As a construction accident attorney, my first step is to conduct a thorough investigation of your accident. I will identify every factor that led to your injury and determine every party that should be held responsible. Once that’s done, then I will help you claim the recovery you deserve.
Put My Experience On Your Side. Call The Burchett Law Firm, PC, Today
The most important decision you can make is choosing an advocate with the experience to fight for you. Get in touch with me today for a free initial consultation. As your construction accident lawyer, I can assess your situation and walk you through your options. I also work on a contingency fee basis, so you won’t pay a single fee unless I secure a settlement for your case.
Call my office today at 619-450-2436. You can also send me your questions and concerns through my website.