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Construction sites are inherently dangerous, and when negligence occurs, the consequences can be life-changing. If you’ve been seriously injured on a construction site — whether by third-party negligence, unsafe conditions, or employer misconduct — you have legal rights beyond workers’ compensation. At Caputo & Van Der Walde – Injury and Accident Attorneys, we bring over 85 years of combined experience to your case, fighting to recover the full compensation you deserve. Let us stand in your corner and help you move forward.
Due to the inherent dangers of construction sites, property managers, owners, and employers are responsible for maintaining adequately safe conditions for employees. Unfortunately, when someone acts negligently while in a dangerous area such as a construction site, nearby people are at high risk for serious injury.
This often results in serious physical pain, costly medical expenses, lost wages due to missed time at work, and more. At Caputo & Van Der Walde – Injury and Accident Attorneys, each member of our legal team is ready to defend the rights of those harmed by the carelessness, recklessness, and negligence of others.
Many people believe a person who has been injured on the job can only file a workers’ compensation claim. That is far from the truth. If you have been injured while working on a construction site, you also may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit for the following:
Workers’ compensation covers necessary medical expenses and a fraction of lost wages. On the other hand, if your San Jose personal injury lawsuit is successful, you may be compensated for full monetary expenses as well as the non-economic damages you suffered as a result of your injury.
If you have suffered serious injuries or have lost a loved one due to a construction accident, you might be able to file a lawsuit against one of the following parties:
When businesses fail to provide a safe setting for their employees, accidents can result in:
Yes, in many cases, an injured construction worker has the right to file a workers’ compensation claim and a third-party injury claim against another party that is not their employer. For example, a third-party contractor on a construction site hits a worker with a forklift while not paying attention. The injured worker might be able to file for workers’ compensation benefits through their employer while also pursuing a civil claim against the forklift driver and their employer.
Yes, any benefits paid out by workers’ comp do need to be paid back to the workers’ compensation insurance carrier if a recovery/settlement is made through a third-party claim. In other words, you cannot gain benefits/compensation for the same damage twice.
We exclusively handle third-party construction injury claims that other firms often do not have the experience or resources to manage. If you have a workers’ comp claim to file, too, then we might be able to refer you to a law firm that we trust to do the job well.
As members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, we have proven our ability to negotiate and litigate on behalf of our clients successfully. Retain us to put our tactical strategies to work for you. These skills are what make our legal team such a formidable opponent in any courtroom or negotiation setting.