San Jose Construction Site Accident Attorneys
Van Der Walde & Associates is an accomplished and respected personal injury law firm located in Northern California. The firm has protected the legal rights of hundreds of personal injury clients, and has recovered millions of dollars in damages. If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of a serious construction accident, contact a skilled Northern California personal injury attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates immediately.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was created to provide men and women with safe work environments. The OSH Act set up strict health and safety standards and enacted training programs to ensure the safety of employees across the country. When an employee is injured on the job, the contractor is held liable because he or she is responsible for the safety of the employees. Although Van Der Walde & Associates does not practice worker's compensation law, often times construction site accidents are due to the fault of a third party unrelated to the injured party's employer. Damages against a third party can include pain and suffering, but these damages are generally not allowed against an employer. Falls are the most common construction-related accident, although there are many other workplace hazards, including:
- Electrocution
- Scaffolding accident
- Exposure to toxic fumes
- Forklift accident
- Slip and fall injury
- Being hit by objects
- Accidents involving machinery
- Accidents caused by debris
Blindness, amputation, head injuries, fractured bones, scarring and disfigurement are some of the serious injuries that may result from construction site accidents. Employees have the right to work in an environment free of hazards and safety risks. If you have been injured on the job you may be able to recover monetary compensation for your injuries, loss of wages, and other related expenses.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction site in Northern California, please contact a Northern California Construction Site Injury attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates at (877) 862-6288.
