Practice area
San Diego Construction Accident Attorney
Hulburt Law Firm represents workers with serious injuries and families who have lost a loved one in construction accidents throughout San Diego County. We investigate how the accident happened, uncover the safety failures behind it, and determine who can be held legally responsible.
Workers’ compensation may provide benefits through an injured worker’s employer. But a separate claim against another person or company called a third-party claim may also be available. Our attorneys have recovered more than $150 million for personal injury and wrongful death clients, including construction accident results ranging from $1.85 million to $16.55 million.
Seriously injured on a jobsite? We can help.
Construction Accident Cases We Handle
We represent workers and families after serious and fatal construction accidents, including those described here. Each type of accident raises different questions about what went wrong, from whether a scaffold provided adequate fall protection to why a wall collapsed or a truck backed into a worker. Our investigation focuses on the cause of the injury and the facts needed to establish legal responsibility.
Falls from Heights and Scaffolding Accidents
Trench, Excavation and Structure Collapses
Crane, Forklift and Heavy Equipment Incidents
Struck-By and Caught-In/Between Accidents
Electrocution, Welding Accidents, Explosions and Burns
Roofing and Ladder Accidents
Demolition and Tear-Out Accidents
Meet Your Construction Accident Attorneys
Conor Hulburt and Leslie Hulburt represent people with serious injuries and families pursuing wrongful death claims throughout San Diego County. Their work combines careful investigation with the preparation needed to present a case at trial.
Conor’s construction accident experience includes fatal gate and wall collapses, a worker crushed by a backing dump truck, and a fall through an unsecured opening. These cases require looking beyond the initial explanation to establish what happened, which decisions put the worker at risk, and whether the evidence supports a claim against another person or company.
Hulburt Law Firm intentionally accepts fewer cases so Conor and Leslie can remain closely involved. That means taking time to answer your questions, understand how the injury or loss has affected your family, and prepare the evidence for settlement negotiations or trial.
Construction Accident Case Results
Our attorneys’ construction accident recoveries include cases involving fatal structural collapses and serious injuries from moving equipment.
Fatal Construction Accident
An improperly installed gate collapsed on a subcontracted worker after the general contractor asked him to paint it, killing him.
Fatal Wall Collapse
An inadequately supported concrete block wall collapsed onto a construction worker in El Cajon, causing his death.
Construction-Truck Accident
A dump truck driver backed into a construction worker without first checking that the path was clear, crushing his leg against a bulldozer.
How a San Diego Construction Case Works
Free Case Review
During your free case review, we listen to what happened and discuss your legal options. We handle third-party personal injury and wrongful death cases, rather than workers’ compensation claims, and explain how that distinction applies to your situation.
Jobsite Investigation
We act promptly to preserve evidence before site conditions change. We examine the scene, obtain relevant project records, and speak with witnesses to understand how the accident happened.
Liability Analysis
We connect the evidence to each company’s actions and legal duties. Where a general contractor or property owner hired the worker’s employer, we evaluate whether California law permits a claim under an applicable exception to the Privette doctrine.
Understanding Your Losses
We document how the injury or death has affected your family, including medical needs, lost income, and daily life. When needed, we work with medical and financial experts to explain the long-term consequences.
Settlement Negotiations
We present the evidence of responsibility and the full impact of your losses to the defense and insurers. We explain settlement offers and help you weigh them against the risks and potential benefits of continuing the case.
Litigation and Trial
We prepare each case for trial and file suit when needed to protect your rights and pursue the claim. Through testimony, project records, and expert analysis, we build the presentation that will help a jury understand what happened and how it changed your life.
California Construction Accident Law: Workers’ Compensation & Third-Party Claims
After a construction injury, a worker may qualify for workers’ compensation through the employer and may also have a separate claim against another person or company. These claims have different requirements. An accident at a construction site does not, by itself, make a general contractor or property owner legally responsible.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injured Construction Workers
Third-Party Construction Injury Claims in California
The Privette Doctrine and Its Exceptions
Deadlines to Bring a Construction Accident Claim in California
The Hulburt Law Difference
In-Depth Investigations
We look beyond the initial accident report, examining site conditions, project records, and witness accounts to uncover how the injury happened and who may be legally responsible.
Tech-Forward Approach
We use 3D scanning, drone imagery, and animation to show how a construction accident happened and make complex evidence easier to understand in negotiations and at trial.
Maximum Compensation
We document how the injury or loss has changed your family’s life, including medical needs, lost income, and daily challenges, so the claim reflects its lasting consequences.
The Right Experience
Conor Hulburt’s construction recoveries include $16.55 million for a fatal gate collapse, $7.225 million for a fatal wall collapse, and $6 million for a worker injured by a dump truck.
Genuine Care
We accept fewer cases so our attorneys can stay closely involved, answer your questions, and understand what you and your family need as the case moves forward.
Construction Accident FAQs
What should I do after a construction accident in San Diego?
Who can be held liable for a construction accident?
What types of compensation are available after a construction accident?
How much is my construction accident case worth?
What types of construction accidents does Hulburt Law Firm handle?
Can I sue my employer for a construction accident in California?
How does workers’ compensation interact with a construction injury lawsuit?
What should I bring to my first meeting with a construction accident lawyer?
What are my options after a fatal construction accident in California?
What is Cal/OSHA’s role after a construction accident?
How much does it cost to hire the Hulburt Law Firm?
Serving Clients Across San Diego County
Hulburt Law Firm represents injured construction workers and families throughout San Diego County, including San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, El Cajon, La Mesa, Poway, Encinitas, San Marcos, and surrounding communities.
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.
Hulburt Law Firm handles serious personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout San Diego County.
