Construction Accidents

The experienced attorneys at Needham, Kepner, Fish & Jones assist people throughout the Bay Area who have suffered serious injuries in construction accidents.

Construction sites are inherently dangerous.  Heavy machinery, toxic substances, falling objects, and exposed wiring all pose significant risks to workers and passersby.  Our commitment to thoroughly investigating the cause of the incident, combined with our experience handling a diverse array of personal injury and wrongful death cases, gives us the ability to pursue the maximum possible recovery in your construction accident case. 

Often, workers' compensation benefits are the only available remedy for a construction site injury; however, in many cases, a third party is at least partially responsible for the accident occurring.  In these instances, we can pursue a third-party personal injury lawsuit against all liable parties.  A third-party claim might arise if someone who does not work for your company, such as a supplier, delivery vehicle, or contractor negligently driving on the construction site, caused your injury.  A premises liability suit might also be available if there was a dangerous hazard at the site and the property owner failed to provide proper warning.

Defective products are another common cause of construction site injuries.  This includes tools and machinery that fail to shut off or jam and faulty equipment or materials that cause you to fall or cause objects to fall on you.  Additionally, toxic substances and chemicals that do not contain adequate warnings and instructions for safe use can be considered defective if workers misuse them as a result of the lack of warnings.  If our investigation reveals that a defective product contributed to your injury, we can pursue recovery from the manufacturer or distributor.

Seek Experienced Legal Counsel

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a construction accident, it is important to consult with experienced attorneys as soon as possible so that we can begin investigating the cause of the incident, interviewing any witnesses, and preserving evidence.  To schedule a free consultation to discuss your case, contact Needham, Kepner, Fish & Jones today.