Northern California Construction Accident Death Attorneys
Construction Accident Death in Northern California
Construction workers have some of the most dangerous and physically demanding occupations in the nation. Workers face long, exhaustive workdays surrounded by heavy machinery, power tools and environmental hazards. All of these factors, along with numerous others, can contribute to a construction accident death occurring. Thousands of construction workers, in different trades and of varying experience levels, die every year in construction accidents. The circumstances surrounding each accident are unique and have a variety of causes. For example, a foreign substance on the floor could cause a worker to lose their balance and fall, resulting in death.
The lawyers at Estey Bomberger understand the heartbreak and devastation that follow the death of a loved one. Our northern California construction accident lawyers can conduct an investigation into the cause of your loved one’s wrongful death, and will hold all negligent or careless parties accountable for their actions. A loved one can never be replaced and there is no amount of money that can compensate you for the suffering you have endured, however, our firm’s mission is to make sure you and your family is equipped to move forward. Monetary compensation may be obtained to assist you and your family with funeral expenses and medical bills. Also, compensation for loss of wages, loss of benefits, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering, may be recovered.
Construction Accidents
State and federal agencies have strict guidelines and regulations, which require contractors and subcontractors to employ numerous construction site safety measures. Although safety measures are intended to prevent a construction accident death, because of negligence or carelessness on the part of the contractor or subcontractor, a worker's death may result. Construction accidents that may result in death include:
- Crane accidents
- Electrical accidents
- Forklift accidents
- Chemical accidents
- Fall accidents
- Scaffolding accidents
- Welding accidents
- Elevator accidents
- Cutting accidents
- Compressed gas accidents
- Trench collapse
- Building collapse
- Structure failure
- Run over by equipment accident
- Machinery accidents
- Fires and explosions.
About Estey Bomberger
The Northern California construction accident wrongful death law firm of Estey Bomberger has been designated 2008, 2009 and 2010 Super Lawyers (awarded to less than 5% of U.S. attorneys), which is given to lawyers who have attained favorable recognition from their peers and have attained a high level of professional achievement. Our firm is also proud life members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (less than 1% of U.S. attorneys are members). This group recognizes lawyers who have achieved outstanding results for their clients.
No Fee, Unless We Win
We understand that filing a wrongful death claim may not be a priority after suffering such a devastating loss, but taking legal action can hold those who caused the death of your loved one responsible. Help us send a message to the negligent parties that they cannot continue to deny their responsibility for providing a safe working environment. A northern California wrongful death attorney at Estey Bomberger will represent your case on a contingency fee basis, meaning we do not collect any fees until you have recovered fair compensation. Don’t hesitate to call our compassionate and caring attorneys at (800) 890-6722. You can contact us at anytime to discuss your potential case.