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Construction accidents are very common, due to the dangers often found on construction sites. If you suffered serious injuries and other losses after a construction accident in Burbank, you may be entitled to additional compensation, outside workers’ compensation benefits. If the accident and your injuries were caused by a negligent third party, a Burbank construction accident lawyer can help you pursue additional compensation.
Here, we’ll go over the most common causes of construction accidents in Burbank, what your legal options are after a construction accident, and how an attorney can investigate the incident and help you pursue compensation that will cover the total cost of your economic and non-economic damages.
Common causes of construction accidents in Burbank include:
Electrical accidents
Falls
Struck by objects
Fires
Toxin exposure
Scaffolding accidents
Inadequate safety training
Forklift accidents
The types of injuries most commonly sustained in construction accidents in Burbank include:
Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Crush injuries
Loss of limb
Electrocution
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Internal organ damage
Internal bleeding
Nerve damage
Back injuries
Neck injuries
Broken bones/bone fractures
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Your legal options after a construction accident in Burbank include:
The third parties that can be held liable for your construction accident can include:
You would need to hire a construction accident attorney in Burbank if you were seriously injured and believe your injuries were caused by the negligence of a third party.
A construction accident lawyer in Burbank can help you with your claim by:
To determine if your accident was caused by the negligence of a third party, an attorney will visit the accident scene and take photos and videos of the conditions that caused your accident. They will also take photos of your injuries.
Other evidence they will gather includes:
Your attorney will interview anyone who witnessed the accident to learn what events led up to the accident and what happened after.
If your attorney determines that the accident was caused by a negligent third party, they will help you file a claim with that party’s insurance provider. This is known as a third-party claim. During this time, your attorney will handle all communication with the insurance company, fighting for your right to a fair settlement. Your attorney will draft a settlement demand letter, which outlines the accident, the evidence proving liability, and your demand for compensation. The insurance company can accept the terms or they can make a counteroffer. In most cases, this will be a long back-and-forth process. If the insurance company refuses to make a fair settlement offer, your attorney may recommend filing a lawsuit. Fortunately, most cases are settled out of court.
You will have two years from the date of the construction accident to file a lawsuit in California. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. If you fail to file a lawsuit by this deadline, your case will be dismissed and you will be unable to recover any compensation for your losses.
Yes. Construction accident lawyers in Burbank offer free consultations. At Avaness Law, our construction accident lawyers can meet with you to discuss your case and your legal rights. At a consultation, you’ll have all of your questions answered. Even if you decide not to hire us, you’ll leave our office knowing what your legal options are. If you do decide to hire us, we’ll get to work right away, investigating your accident and helping you pursue the fair compensation you deserve.
How much compensation you can expect to recover from a construction accident claim in Burbank will depend on the following factors:
Damages are broken into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages.
Your attorney will use documentation, such as medical bills and pay stubs, to calculate the total cost of economic damages.
Examples of economic damages include:
If your injuries require medical treatment in the future, your attorney will consult with your treating physicians, specialists, economists, life care planners, and other experts to determine what treatment is needed in the future and what that treatment will cost.
Your attorney will use pay stubs and statements from your employer to calculate lost wages. If you are no longer able to carry out your normal duties and are forced to change careers, your attorney will pursue compensation for loss of earning capacity. If you are unable to ever return to work, your attorney can pursue compensation for loss of future earnings.
Your attorney will pursue compensation for property damage if any personal property that was on you at the time of the accident was damaged or destroyed.
Non-economic damages can be more challenging to calculate because these damages are subjective and do not have bills, receipts, or estimates that can easily place a dollar amount on these damages. When calculating non-economic damages, an attorney will use the per diem method or the multiplier method, with the per diem method, an attorney will assign a daily value, typically the sum of your daily wages, and multiply this number by the number of days it took you to reach maximum medical improvement. With the multiplier method, an attorney will choose a number between 1.5 and 5, using a higher number for more severe injuries. They will multiply this number by the total cost of your economic damages.
Non-economic damages include:
Your attorney will pursue compensation for the physical pain and emotional suffering you experienced due to the accident and your injuries.
If you suffered psychological harm due to the accident and your injuries, your attorney can pursue compensation for emotional distress.
If you are no longer able to participate in social gatherings, activities, or hobbies that you once loved, your attorney can pursue compensation for loss of enjoyment of life.
An Avaness Law construction accident attorney will determine the value of your damages by reviewing medical bills, medical records, pay stubs, statements from your employer, treating physicians, and by consulting with experts. Using this information, your attorney can accurately assess past, present, and future damages.
The areas of Burbank the attorneys at Avaness Law serve are listed below:
How much it costs to hire a construction accident attorney in Burbank can range from 33% to 40% of your settlement or award. At Avaness Law, our legal team works on a contingency fee basis. With this payment arrangement, you will pay no upfront costs and you will owe nothing if your case is not successful. If your case is successful, your attorney will subtract a small percentage of your settlement or award to cover the cost of legal services provided.
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If you were injured in a construction accident in Burbank, that was caused by the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation.
At Avaness Law, we understand how devastating the aftermath of these types of accidents can be, especially when severe injuries are involved. Our legal team offers free consultations to discuss your case and explore your legal options. Contact Avaness Law today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced construction accident lawyer on our legal team to learn more.
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