California Construction Accident FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most after a construction injury in California — with a focus on third-party claims beyond workers' compensation. This is general information, not legal advice. For your situation, a free, confidential review can help. Se habla español.
I already have workers’ comp. Can I still sue?
Often yes — a third-party claim against a different negligent company is separate from comp and can seek full damages. Read more →
I was just walking by the site. Do I have a claim?
Very likely worth investigating — sites owe the public a duty, and as a bystander there is no workers' comp complication. Read more →
Will making a claim put me against my employer?
No — a third-party claim is against a different company, not your employer, so it does not target your job. Read more →
A crane or forklift hurt me. Is there a claim beyond comp?
Often yes, if a different company operated or supplied it, or the machine was defective. Read more →
A tool or machine failed. Can I sue the maker?
Potentially, under product-liability principles — a third-party claim separate from comp. Read more →
How much is my construction case worth?
Unlike comp, a third-party claim can seek full damages — which often makes it worth much more. There is no set formula. Read more →
How much does a construction accident lawyer cost?
We work on contingency — no fee unless we recover for you — and the first review is always free. Read more →
Still have questions about your crash?
A quick, confidential review can answer them — about two minutes, no cost, no obligation.