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San Pedro Construction Accident Attorney 

San Pedro Construction Accident Attorney 

Aggressive Construction Worker Injury Attorney in San Pedro Fights on Behalf of Injured Construction Workers in Los Angeles County and Throughout California 

Construction sites are dangerous work environments. A 2014 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that about 4 percent of construction workers suffered some sort of injury or developed some sort of injury. The report also stated that the construction industry sees an average of 800 fatal accidents annually. Employers in this industry are required to take special precautions to provide a reasonably safe work environment for their employees. However, if you have been involved in an accident, it is your right to seek compensation. Attorney Preston Easley, an experienced and skilled San Pedro construction accident attorney, will fight on your behalf to recover full compensation for your injuries. 

Recovering compensation for construction accidents isn’t as straightforward as many would like. There are various legalities surrounding the claims process. There are various requirements that construction workers must meet in order to recover workers’ compensation as well as compensation in a personal injury claim. The Law Offices of Preston Easley has recovered millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of the clients we have represented. We will fight tirelessly to recover maximum compensation in your case. 

Contact us now to schedule a consultation with an experienced construction worker injury attorney in San Pedro, CA. Attorney Preston Easley will provide you with an in-depth view of your case. 

Common Construction Accidents 

At the Law Offices of Preston Easley, we’ve represented construction workers injured in a wide variety of construction accidents. Some of the most common construction accidents we’ve come across include: 

  • Motor vehicle accidents 
  • Crane accidents 
  • Accidents as a result of using defective equipment 
  • Fires 
  • Explosions 
  • Caught in between objects
  • Falls from height 
  • Scaffold failure 
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals 
  • Dredging accidents 
  • Electrocution 

If you were a worker at the construction site at the time of the accident, you have the right to recover worker’s compensation from your employer’s insurance coverage. However, this process isn’t as straightforward as it seems. There are many complications that injured construction workers run into. An experienced San Pedro construction accident attorney can help you navigate the complexities of workers’ compensation law. 

Attorney Preston Easley is committed to maximizing injured construction workers’ compensation. He will identify all possible options through which you can recover compensation and pursue them tirelessly. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with Attorney Preston Easley. 

About Construction Accidents in San Pedro, CA 

San Pedro is a neighborhood located in the city of Los Angeles, California. It was formerly a city of its own. However, in 1909, it was consolidated with Los Angeles. It is now a vibrant neighborhood in which part of the Port of Los Angeles is located. The district is mostly a working-class community, and it continues to grow as more people relocate to the area to take advantage of the many employment opportunities available in the area. 

The construction industry in San Pedro is vibrant as the neighborhood continues to grow. If you’re a construction worker in San Pedro and have been injured while at work, contact the Law Offices of Preston Easley for legal representation from an experienced San Pedro construction accident attorney. 

Reach Out to the Law Offices of Preston Easley to Consult with an Experienced San Pedro Construction Accident Attorney 

If you have been injured while on the job as a construction worker, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. However, recovering compensation isn’t easy, and fighting for compensation may be the last thing that you want to do or think about. However, you can’t afford to waste any time. It is important to begin the process of recovering compensation as soon as possible to avoid being locked out by deadlines. 

Contact the Law Offices of Preston Easley to consult with an experienced construction worker injury attorney in San Pedro, CA. Attorney Preston Easley will review your case for free and explain your rights and options to you. We offer high-quality legal representation on a contingency fee basis. That means you won’t have to pay anything unless or until we recover compensation in your case. Our law firm will handle every aspect of your case so you can focus on getting back on your feet. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Construction Accidents in San Pedro

Should I file a worker’s compensation claim or a personal injury claim?

In many instances, the first recourse for recovering compensation as a construction worker is by filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. This is possible if another party aside from your employer is responsible for your accident, e.g., the manufacturer of a defective product.

It is therefore important to consult with an experienced San Pedro construction accident attorney. Attorney Preston Easley provides a free consultation for injured construction workers. He will review your case for free and provide you with guidance on your rights and the options available to you.

What if my employer does not carry workers’ compensation?

Employers in California are required by law to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is particularly important for employees working in dangerous conditions such as construction sites. However, if your employer does not carry workers’ compensation insurance, you can still recover compensation. You can file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer. However, unlike workers’ compensation, which is a no-fault system, you will have to prove that your employer was negligent and that their negligence resulted in your injury. The other issue that arises with filing personal injury lawsuits against employers is that your employer will need to be financially solvent in order to pay your damages.

Contact the Law Offices of Preston Easley to consult with an experienced construction worker injury attorney in San Pedro, CA. Attorney Preston Easley will review your case for free and provide you with guidance on the best approach to take to recover maximum compensation.

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Cases We Handle

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    Longshoremen & Shipyard Workers

    Longshoring and shipyard work are very dangerous occupations. Workers in these fields, along with marine construction workers, are covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, a very generous no-fault workers’ compensation system. It covers medical expenses, temporary disability, permanent disability and vocational rehabilitation.

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    Jones Act Seamen

    A seaman is a member of the crew of a vessel or group of vessels under common ownership or control. The vessel can be anything from a raft to a cargo ship. We represent seamen who work aboard recreational vessels, tugboats, dredges, barges, skiffs, workboats and cargo ships. We also represent seamen who are marine construction workers

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  • Diving

    We represent people who have been injured in SCUBA diving accidents and Commercial diving accidents. We also handle diving boat accidents. Diving can be very dangerous. We successfully represented a commercial diver who was seriously injured while cleaning the propeller of a U.S. Navy ship at Pearl Harbor

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  • accident at construction site and hard hat on floor

    Construction & Industrial Accidents

    Construction and industrial sites can be very dangerous. Although you generally cannot sue your own employer for a construction site or industrial accident (generally workers’ compensation is your exclusive remedy against your employer) there are many circumstances in which you can file a third party lawsuit against an entity other than your employer for an unsafe condition at a work site which causes you to be injured

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  • Forklift and Crane Injuries Lawyer

    Crane & Forklift Accidents

    The Easley firm has extensive experience with crane and forklift accidents and workplace accidents involving dangerous equipment and machinery. These accidents can be caused by operator error and they can be caused by the unsafe and defective condition of the equipment

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  • auto accident involving two cars on a city street

    Motor Vehicle & Truck Accidents

    Motor vehicle accidents can result in serious injury and death. These kinds of accidents can involve automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians and unsafe road design and unsafe road conditions

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  • Catamaran Injuries Attorney

    Passenger Vessel Accidents

    Passenger accidents are common on recreational vessels, catamarans, tour boats and cruise ships.  They are frequently caused by rough sea conditions and unsafe conditions aboard the vessels.  The Easley firm has extensive experience in the field of maritime law.  We have made new law in the field of maritime law with numerous precedent setting decisions in the State Appellate Courts, the Ninth Circuit Federal Court

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  • Defense Base Act

    The Defense Base Act is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act which covers civilian employees of U.S. defense contractors injured overseas, including war zones. The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensations Act as extended by the Defense Base Act is a very generous no fault workers’ compensation system

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Areas Where We Practice

Preston Easley is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He served five years of active duty as a Naval officer — three years as a deck officer on a fast frigate and two years as a patrol boat skipper. Mr. Easley also served aboard a tank landing ship in the reserves.

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Let Us Get You The Compensation You Deserve

Preston Easley is an experienced lawyer with considerable expertise in handling federal and state personal injury cases. He will aggressively seek the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to receive. Attorney Easley represents victims of serious and fatal accidents involving cars, trucks, construction projects and maritime work.

Construction Workers We Help

  • Crane and Forklift Operators
  • Pile Drivers
  • Scaffold Workers
  • Iron Workers
  • Carpenters
  • Electricians
  • Operating Engineers
  • Electricians

Maritime Workers We Help

  • National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Shipyard Workers
  • Manson Construction Company Workers
  • Manson Dredging Workers
  • Dutra Dredging Workers
  • Commercial Divers
  • Scuba Divers
  • Commercial Fisherman
  • Government Maritime Claims Against the Navy, Army Corps of Engineers, or the US Coast Guard, etc.
  • Marine Construction Workers
  • Offshore Oil and Gas Workers
  • Seamen
  • Shipyard Workers
  • YYK Enterprises, Inc.
  • Pacific Tugboat Service
  • Long Beach Container Terminal
  • Tugboat, Dredge, Longshoremen, and Ferry Workers
  • Barge Crews and Barge Workers
  • Marisco Limited
  • HL Welding
  • SSA Marine
  • Catalina Express
  • R.E. State Engineering
  • Shimmick Construction
  • Nova Group
  • American Scaffolding
  • Safway Scaffolding
  • Kirby Tugs
  • Crowley Tugboats
  • P&R Water Taxi
  • Continental Maritime
  • Pacific Ship Repair
  • Seaward Marine
  • Healy Tibbitts
  • General Construction
  • BAE Shipyards
  • South Coast Welding
  • Matson
  • Pasha
  • Hawaii Stevedores, Inc.
  • McCabe, Hamilton & Renny
  • Young Brothers
  • Sause Bros.
  • Foss Maritime
  • Fenix Marine Services
  • ITS
  • Total Terminals
  • TraPac
  • PCMC
  • Maersk
  • Yang Ming
  • China Overseas Shipping
  • Evergreen

Boating Accidents

  • Catamaran Accidents
  • Charter and Tour Boats
  • Cruise Ship Accidents
  • Passenger Accidents
  • Jet Ski and Personal Watercraft
  • Motorboat Accidents
  • Recreational Accidents
  • Scuba Diving Accidents
  • Speed Boat Accidents
  • Yachts and Sail Boat Accidents
  • Repair Accidents
  • Crew Accidents
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