Construction Accidents and Third-Party Liability
If you were injured on a construction site or by negligent construction work, you may have claims beyond workers' compensation — and those claims can be far more valuable.
Workers' comp covers your medical bills and a portion of lost wages, but it doesn't compensate for pain and suffering, and it's capped by formula. A third-party personal injury lawsuit against a negligent contractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer, or subcontractor can recover the full value of your damages.
- General contractor negligence — failure to maintain safe work conditions
- Subcontractor negligence — careless work that injures others on site
- Property owner liability — defective premises, inadequate safety measures
- Equipment manufacturer defects — faulty scaffolding, power tools, cranes
- Pedestrian injuries — construction debris, unmarked hazards, falling objects
- Motorist injuries — improperly marked construction zones on Sacramento roads
Construction Injuries We Handle
- Falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, and elevated platforms
- Falling object injuries — tools, materials, debris
- Electrical accidents — exposed wiring, arc flash
- Trench collapse and excavation accidents
- Heavy equipment accidents — forklifts, cranes, backhoes
- Injuries to pedestrians and motorists near construction zones
- Toxic exposure — asbestos, silica dust, lead paint
Workers' Comp vs. Third-Party Claims — Know the Difference
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system — you don't have to prove the employer was negligent, but your recovery is capped. A third-party personal injury claim requires proving negligence, but can recover full damages including pain and suffering and future medical costs with no cap.
DePaoli Law Team coordinates both tracks simultaneously, maximizing what you receive from every available source while protecting your workers' comp claim.