San Diego
Construction Accident
Attorney
At Hulburt Law Firm, we represent injured construction workers and grieving families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Whether your case involves a fall from height, a machinery failure, or a structure collapse, our trial attorneys fight for accountability and compensation when safety rules are ignored.
Our Approach
Throughout your construction accident case, we keep you informed, answer your questions, and explain each step of the process in clear language. Because we limit the number of serious injury and wrongful death cases we accept, we’re able to dig deeply into jobsite safety issues—reviewing contracts, safety logs, OSHA and Cal/OSHA records, and witness testimony—to understand why the incident happened and who is responsible.
Our role is to handle the investigation, insurance companies, and third-party claims so that you and your family can focus on medical care and rebuilding your lives.
If you or a loved one was injured or killed on a construction site in or around San Diego, we invite you to contact us for a free case review.
Navigate the Law
Understand and manage the complexities of your case with an expert legal team on your side.
Gather Crucial Evidence
Our legal team collects crucial evidence to present a compelling case.
Negotiate Settlements
We handle negotiations with insurance companies and opposing parties in order to achieve the highest settlements possible.
Representation in Court
Our experienced attorneys provide skilled representation if your case goes to trial.
Case Results
Our attorneys have a proven track record of achieving extraordinary results.
A massive, improperly installed gate collapsed on a sub-contracted worker who was asked by the general contractor to paint it, causing his tragic death.
A concrete block wall wasn't properly supported and fell on a construction worker in El Cajon, killing him.
Concrete workers left unsecured plywood over a second-story gap at a condo build in Carlsbad. A framer stepped on the plywood and fell through the gap.
A dump truck driver failed to "get out and look" before backing up into a construction worker, crushing his leg against a bulldozer.
Jury verdict against Caltrans for a 13-year-old boy who was hit by a car while using a dangerous crosswalk.
A sudden tire failure caused an SUV to fishtail and crash into a tree on the side of a San Diego County highway, killing a beloved husband and father.
The Harm
A devoted husband and father of two was tragically killed while performing his work as a painter on a construction site in Southern California. He had been assigned to paint a large, unfinished metal gate. While working, the unsecured gate collapsed, crushing him beneath its weight. The general contractor quickly pointed fingers at the painting subcontractor, claiming the gate was painted too soon.
The Truth
Through extensive depositions of the general contractor’s personnel and various subcontractors, our investigation revealed the gate had been left dangerously unsecured when the painters were instructed to begin their work. Critically, no one warned the painters of the hazard. The site superintendent—tasked with overseeing safety and coordinating subcontractors—was not on-site that day. He was out golfing to celebrate the project's nearing completion. The lack of supervision and failure to secure the jobsite contributed directly to a preventable tragedy.
Justice
After the truth came to light, the general contractor entered into a confidential settlement with the painter’s grieving family.
If your family is facing a similar construction tragedy in San Diego County, you can request a free case review to discuss your options.
How It Works
Free Case Review
In your free case review, we listen to what happened on the jobsite, how you were injured, and what questions you and your family have. We look at any incident reports, photos, safety notices, or insurance letters you already have and explain, in plain language, the difference between workers’ compensation and a potential third-party claim. Our goal is to give you an honest assessment of your options, not a sales pitch.
Jobsite Investigation
Once you decide to move forward and the scope of work is signed, we begin a focused investigation into the construction site and the companies involved. That can include obtaining incident and OSHA/Cal/OSHA reports, reviewing contracts and safety plans, collecting site photos and video, interviewing witnesses and co-workers, and identifying which contractors, subcontractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers may share responsibility. We work to secure critical evidence early, before it gets lost or rewritten.
Construction Experts
To fully explain how and why the incident happened—and how it has affected you—we work with carefully chosen experts. Depending on the case, that may include construction safety professionals, engineers, accident reconstructionists, medical specialists, life-care planners, and economists. They help us analyze jobsite practices, identify safety violations, document your injuries, and calculate the financial impact on you and your family over time.
Comprehensive Legal Strategy
Using the facts and expert input, we develop a tailored legal strategy for your construction accident case. That includes identifying all potential defendants, understanding how workers’ compensation interacts with any third-party lawsuit, and carefully assessing your medical bills, lost income, future care needs, and non-economic harms. We aim to present a clear, evidence-based picture of what this incident has taken from you, and what accountability looks like under California law.
Settlement Negotiation
We take over communications with the insurance companies and defense lawyers so you don’t have to. In construction cases, there are often multiple insurers—covering general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and manufacturers—each trying to shift blame and minimize your injuries. We present the evidence we’ve gathered, challenge efforts to downplay safety violations, and negotiate with an eye toward full and fair compensation. Throughout this process, we keep you informed, explain any offers, and help you evaluate your choices
Litigation & Trial Representation
If the companies involved are unwilling to resolve the case fairly, we are prepared to file a lawsuit and take your construction accident case to court. Our trial attorneys have experience presenting complex jobsite incidents to judges and juries, including explaining safety rules, industry standards, and the realities of construction work. At trial, we tell your story through your testimony, co-workers, experts, and carefully prepared exhibits so decision-makers understand exactly how and why this happened—and what it has meant for you and your family.
California Construction Accident Law: Workers’ Comp & Third-Party Claims
Construction workers injured on the job in and around San Diego are often dealing with two different legal systems at once: workers’ compensation and potential “third-party” personal injury claims. Understanding how these pieces fit together—especially on multi-employer jobsites—is key to protecting your rights after a serious construction accident.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injured Construction Workers
Third-Party Construction Injury Claims in California
Deadlines to Bring a Construction Accident Claim in California
The Hulburt Law Difference
In-Depth Investigations
Forget surface-level research and mediocre inquiries. We dive deep to conduct extensive investigations and gather evidence in order to build your strongest case.
Tech-Forward Approach
We use technology to your advantage. By using video and photography, scene recreations, and graphics, we tell your story in a visually-compelling way that other law firms cannot match.
Maximum Compensation
Defense attorneys and insurance companies know us and respect us. We assess the full extent of your damages and pursue all responsible parties in order to maximize the compensation you deserve.
The Right Experience
Catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases are rarely simple. We have taken on the largest corporations, insurance companies, and defense firms in the country and won.
Genuine Care
We understand how important it is to have a compassionate and considerate lawyer. From providing regular case updates to ensuring clients are adequately prepared for each step of the case, we continually demonstrate our care for all of our clients.
Construction Accident
FAQs
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Request a Free Case Review
Simply fill out the form or call 619.821.0500 to receive a free case review. We’ll evaluate what happened, your injuries, and potential defendants to determine how we can best help you.
The Hulburt Law Firm specializes in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases in San Diego, California.
