Construction Accident Lawyer in Stockton

You can file a workers’ comp claim if you’re an employee who’s been injured at a construction site. You’ll need to file the claim as soon as possible after a construction accident to ensure you get the medical care and benefits you need. Note that there are specific deadlines for filing such claims. In California, for example, you have 30 days from the injury date to report the accident and only a year to file a claim.

Workers’ compensation claims are designed for on-the-job injuries. However, if someone other than your employer caused the accident, you could file a personal injury lawsuit against them. For example, let’s assume that a third party, like a contractor, is responsible for your injuries; a lawsuit could be an option. 

Not really. In California, you cannot sue your employer if you're receiving workers' comp benefits. Workers' compensation is designed to be the exclusive remedy for workplace injuries. Once you file a workers’ comp claim, you automatically waive your right to sue your employer. However, this rule is not written in stone; there are exceptions. Examples of such exceptions include cases involving intentional harm by your employer or if they failed to obtain workers’ compensation insurance.

The question of whether or not you may be entitled to compensation after a construction accident can be answered by a free case review. To get started, please fill out our free case evaluation form. If your case is valid, a Stockton construction accident lawyer from our team might be able to fight for you and secure the settlement or verdict you deserve.