Practice areas

Construction accidents

Construction work involves heights, heavy machinery and dangerous materials. When something fails, injuries are often serious and the legal path can run from workers' compensation to claims against responsible third parties.

César Valdebenito explains a spinal injury with an anatomical model at the Hempstead office.

How the firm helps

  • Personal injury and work-accident representation

    The firm handles personal injury and work-accident cases and adapts the representation to the realities of a job site.

  • Workers' compensation

    Guidance through the workers' compensation claim process to obtain the medical and financial benefits that apply under state law.

  • Third-party negligence claims

    When a contractor, owner or equipment manufacturer contributed to the accident, there may be an additional claim beyond workers' compensation.

  • Support at every stage

    From the initial evaluation to negotiation or trial, with explanations in Spanish.

What to do after an accident on the job site

  1. 1

    Write down the exact address of the place where you were working.

  2. 2

    Keep proof that you were working: messages, pay receipts, names of coworkers.

  3. 3

    Seek medical care as soon as possible and report the accident to your supervisor.

  4. 4

    Speak with a lawyer before signing documents or giving recorded statements.

General guidance. Your specific case is reviewed in the free consultation.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do immediately after an accident on a construction site?

Report the accident to your supervisor or employer as soon as possible and seek medical care, even if the injuries seem minor. Documenting the incident and your injuries can be essential for any claim.

What are my rights if I am injured on a construction site?

As a construction worker you have the right to a safe workplace. If you are injured because of unsafe conditions or negligence, compensation for disability, medical expenses and, in some cases, pain and suffering may apply. Every case depends on its facts.

Does my immigration status matter?

The firm represents injured people regardless of immigration status. Your specific situation is reviewed in the free consultation.

Call today. The consultation is free and in your language.

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1 (800) 732-9832 · cesar@clvlaw.com

  • Available 24/7, in Spanish or English
  • Free, confidential consultation
  • No attorney’s fee unless we win
  • Regardless of immigration status

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