When driving around Turlock, construction sites can be seen everywhere. Drivers have to slow down and wait for the sign to flip to the “Driver Slow” side so they can get home. Storefronts are always being worked on, and new construction seems to be everywhere.
Of course, most of this is a great sign for the local economy. It means that businesses are expanding, new homes and new roads are being built and some of the older parts of town are getting a facelift. The one downside to all of this is that injury accidents happen all the time in Turlock construction zones.
Types of Construction Sites Around Turlock
There are many types of construction sites in and around Turlock. Some of the more common sites are:
- Road and highway new construction sites
- Storefronts
- Road maintenance
- Sidewalks
- Curbs
- New Traffic Patterns
- Building maintenance/repair
- Building remodel
- New building construction
- Park construction
- Bike lanes
At Maison Law, we’ve helped many people injured at a construction site to get compensation for their injuries. We understand that construction is good for a community, but it has to be done in a manner that keeps community members safe.
Premises Liability
Whoever owns or operates a construction site has a duty to keep the area safe for both workers and anyone from the public that has access to the site. While many sites like new buildings are off-limits to the public, others like remodels, storefronts, and roadside sites are usually open.
The law requires that the owner keep the site reasonably free form dangerous hazards no matter what types of construction.
If someone is injured due to a dangerous hazard, then the law places liability on the owner of the property if:
- They negligently created the hazard and did nothing to fix it, or
- They knew of a hazard and didn’t take reasonable steps to cure or fix it.
Defenses to Premises Liability
Like other premises liability injuries, a construction injury claim is sometimes difficult to make. The owner of the site will have maintenance and safety logs that show them to be reasonably safe, and then they will deny your claim.
At Maison Law, we know what the law says, and showing us a few log entries doesn’t scare us away. We will get to the bottom of how your injury happened and will help you get the maximum compensation allowed under the law.
Injuries From Construction Accidents
There are a lot of potential dangers at a construction site. Live wires, falling objects, chemicals, things to slip or trip on, and many more. The accident can be a fall, an impaling, or a crushed body part to name just a few. At Maison Law, we’ve helped construction accident victims get through their ordeal and back on their feet financially form a variety of injuries, some of the more common ones are:
- Head Injury
- Electrocution
- Broken Wrists
- Fractured Ribs/Collarbone
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Crushed Vertebrae
- Nerve Damage
- Eye Injury
No matter your injury, if you received it at a construction site and it was due to the negligence of the owner, then we will stand with you and take care of getting your compensation so you can focus on getting your life back.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer.
After an accident involving a serious injury in the Central Valley, contact attorney Martin Gasparian for a free consultation and case evaluation. Mr. Gasparian takes a hands-on approach to every case. He believes that every client should work directly with their lawyer, get honest advice, and personalized attention to detail. Contact Maison Law today to learn more about your legal options.
