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Construction Accident Attorney in Sacramento

Sacramento Personal Injury Attorneys Who Take Construction Cases to Trial

Construction accident claims involve multiple defendants, competing liability theories, and insurance companies that may be motivated to pay as little as possible. At Del Rio & Caraway, P.C., we represent Sacramento workers who have been seriously injured on job sites and need a firm prepared to push back. Our approach is guided by compassion and a genuine commitment to helping clients rebuild their lives, not just close a file.

If you or someone you love was hurt on a construction site, don’t wait to get answers. Call us at (916) 229-6755 for a free consultation, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There’s no fee unless we recover compensation for you.

What Working with Our Firm Looks Like

After a serious injury, not knowing what’s happening with your case adds real stress to an already difficult situation. We return calls and emails quickly, often the same day, and keep you informed with consistent updates, including text messages. You won’t be left wondering where things stand.

Our team follows up on your treatment and progress throughout the case, and we explain every step of the legal process in plain language. No jargon, no deferring to us on things you have every right to understand.

How We Approach Construction Accident Cases

Construction accidents frequently involve general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers, not just a single employer. These defendants and their insurers are well-resourced. We invest the preparation and resources needed to build cases that hold up in court because a quick settlement that falls short of what a client actually needs isn’t acceptable to us. When an offer doesn’t reflect the value of a claim, we can take the case to trial. Many of our attorneys trained at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and our firm has deep roots in Northern California courts, including Sacramento County Superior Court.

Our Record in Serious Injury Cases

Our settlements and verdicts have ranged from $1.5 million to $5 million, built on over 50 years of combined legal experience across our attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Forbes and Super Lawyers have recognized our firm’s work, and our clients consistently describe their outcomes as fair and better than expected. That track record matters when your case involves catastrophic injuries and long-term consequences.

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Common Causes of Construction Site Accidents

Construction sites concentrate hazardous conditions in a way few other workplaces do. Falls from heights, scaffolding failures, and objects falling from above are among the most frequent causes of serious injury. Electrocution and contact with power lines remain persistent dangers, as do heavy machinery accidents, including workers being struck by or caught in equipment. Trench and excavation collapses are less common but can be fatal when they occur.

OSHA safety violations often underlie these incidents. When a general contractor cuts corners on fall protection, a subcontractor fails to maintain equipment, or a property owner ignores known hazards, injured workers may have legal options that extend well beyond what workers’ compensation covers.

Injuries That Follow Construction Accidents

Traumatic brain injuries are a common consequence of falls and falling-object accidents, and we have handled these cases with the care they demand. Spinal cord injuries, fractures, and serious burns also appear regularly in construction accident claims.

What connects these injury types is the recovery timeline. Extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and often long-term care are common, not the exception. A well-built claim needs to account for all of it.

Compensation in a Sacramento Construction Accident Case

A construction accident claim may seek recovery for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. When injuries are severe, such as traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage, the value of a claim may be higher because ongoing care, lost earning capacity, and lasting quality-of-life impacts are all factored in. We work to document and pursue every element of a client’s loss.

Talk to a Construction Accident Attorney in Sacramento

If you were hurt on a job site, you deserve straight answers about your options. We offer free consultations around the clock and handle every case on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. Call Del Rio & Caraway, P.C. at (916) 229-6755 today. There’s no cost to speak with us, and no obligation to move forward.

Workers’ Compensation & Third-Party Liability

Most injured construction workers may be entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim, but that’s often not the only avenue available. When someone other than your direct employer contributed to the accident, a third-party liability claim may also be an option. General contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers can all potentially be held responsible depending on the circumstances.

Third-party claims matter because workers’ compensation doesn’t cover everything. Pain and suffering damages, for example, are generally not available through workers’ compensation but may be recoverable in a third-party personal injury lawsuit. Working out which claims apply to your situation is one of the first things we do together.

Filing Deadlines for Sacramento Construction Accident Claims

California law sets important deadlines. Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, personal injury claims generally must be filed within two years of the date of injury. Workers’ compensation rules are stricter: under Labor Code sections 5400 and 5405, you’re generally required to report a workplace injury within 30 days and file a claim within one year. Missing these deadlines may limit recovery, so acting promptly matters.

Lawsuits arising from Sacramento construction accidents are typically filed in Sacramento County Superior Court. Familiarity with that court and its procedures shapes how we build cases from day one.

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