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Injured on the Job? Our San Jose Industrial Accident Lawyers Are Ready to Help.

If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury or death on the job, our accident lawyers are here to help. We’ve recovered millions for injured workers across California and are prepared to hold negligent third parties—such as contractors or vendors—accountable for the harm they’ve caused. Contact us for a free consultation with a San Jose industrial accident lawyer today.

If you or someone you care about was seriously hurt or killed at work, you should call Caputo & Van Der Walde – Injury and Accident Attorneys as soon as possible. We can help you use legal action to seek compensation and justice. But the statute of limitations for your case might be brief, so it is important to reach out for legal help soon.

Caputo & Van Der Walde – Injury and Accident Attorneys can protect your rights, help evaluate your case, and work to obtain the best possible financial outcome. We have won millions of dollars for Northern California clients injured in industrial accidents and other types of accidents. We always offer free consultations for potential clients, so there is one less thing you have to worry about.

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Federal & California Laws Protecting Workers

Despite federal and state laws designed to prevent accidents at work, industrial accidents are still common. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that there were more than 5,300 deaths at work in 2018. The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries reported more than 450 occupational deaths in California in 2019.

Thousands more were seriously injured at work; the BLS reports 2.9 injuries for every full-time private worker in 2019. The majority of industrial accidents occur in industries involving the use of heavy equipment or automobiles, such as construction, agriculture and natural resources extraction, manufacturing, and transportation professions.

Important Safety Regulations

Even with important safety regulations that have been set by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) and similar state laws, workplace accidents can and do happen. In some cases, the accidents are caused directly by the negligence of a third party on the jobsite, which might not have known the safety procedures there. Our legal team focuses on third-party claims for injured workers. For example, if you were hurt on a construction site due to the mistakes of a contractor working for another company, then you could have the option to file an injury claim against that company.

Examples of Common Workplace Accidents

Common types of workplace accidents include:

Common types of workplace accidents include:

  • Falls
  • Accidents with heavy machinery
  • Electrocution
  • Being hit by an object
  • Automobile accidents
  • Violent crimes

Common Workplace Injuries

Catastrophic injuries can be as painful as they are expensive to treat. Severe injuries can require months or years of specialized care, which adds up to large medical bills. Missing wages while you are recovering all that time can be devastating to your finances as well. If you’ve been hurt due to the negligence of a third party, you have the right to hold them responsible in court. Examples of workplace injuries that are as serious as they are common are:

  • Amputations
  • Broken bones
  • Crush injuries
  • Brain damage
  • Spinal damage
  • Burns
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Helping Injured Industrial Workers

At Caputo & Van Der Walde – Injury and Accident Attorneys, our team of San Jose industrial accident lawyers works on injury claims filed against liable third parties, such as subcontractors, vendors, and others that might have been passing through the jobsite. We can help you pursue legal action against a negligent third party even if you are collecting workers’ compensation. You are not barred from filing both types of claims. While working on your injury claim, we can also refer you to a workers’ compensation law firm that we trust for those types of cases. It is all part of how we put your best interests first and see you like a friend in need, not just another case number.
" Paul and his entire team are professional in every way. They were able to settle this case to our satisfaction without the extra expense of going to court. "
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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.

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