Construction Accident Attorney in Los Angeles

Former Insurance Adjusters. 40+ Years in Personal Injury. Direct Attorney Access.

Construction sites rank among California’s most dangerous workplaces, with hazards ranging from multi-story falls and crane accidents to electrical strikes and caught-in machinery incidents. When a serious injury happens, the path forward isn’t always obvious. Workers’ compensation isn’t always the whole picture. At McGee Lerer Ogrin, we represent construction accident victims in Los Angeles and throughout L.A. County, helping them understand every legal option available.

We’re a husband-and-wife attorney team with over 40 years of combined legal experience focused on personal injury law. Several members of our team previously worked as insurance adjusters, which gives us a practical understanding of how claims are evaluated, where insurers apply pressure, and what evidence actually moves a case. That background shapes how we build every claim.

What Sets Our Construction Accident Representation Apart

When you call us, you speak directly with the attorney handling your case. No intake coordinators, no layers of staff. That direct access matters in construction accident cases, where details about site conditions, contractor relationships, and equipment history can shift quickly in the weeks after an incident. We keep clients informed at every stage, explaining case variables without legal jargon so there are never surprises.

• Direct attorney access: Clients reach the attorney on their case directly, not a rotating roster of staff.
• Speedy Settlements when it serves you: We pursue efficient resolution when the value is there, recognizing that financial pressure follows serious injury quickly.
• Former insurance adjuster insight: We know how insurers value claims and where low offers are likely to appear.
• Lien-based medical coordination: Clients can access treatment for injuries like nerve damage or post-accident surgical needs without upfront payment, and that documentation strengthens the record while the case is pending.
• Multiple L.A. County offices: Our regional footprint supports expert witness coordination and coverage across court jurisdictions throughout the county.

Third-Party Claims: Beyond Workers’ Compensation

California’s workers’ compensation system is generally the exclusive remedy against a direct employer for a workplace injury. That means an injured worker typically can’t sue their own employer in civil court. But it doesn’t mean the employer is the only party responsible for what happened on a construction site.

California Labor Code Section 3852 allows a workers’ compensation claim to coexist with a separate civil action against a negligent third party. A general contractor, property owner, subcontractor, or equipment manufacturer who contributed to the accident may be liable in ways your employer is not. A third-party claim can recover damages workers’ compensation doesn’t cover, including pain and suffering and full lost earning capacity, in addition to medical costs and wage loss.

One important California doctrine to understand is the Privette rule. Under this rule, a hirer such as a general contractor or property owner is generally not liable for injuries to an independent contractor’s employees. Exceptions apply, however, when the hirer retained control over the work or concealed a known hazard. Whether an exception applies depends on the specific facts of each case. If your workers’ compensation insurer has already paid benefits, they typically hold a lien on any third-party recovery for those amounts.

Catastrophic Injuries & Damages in Construction Accident Cases

Construction accidents can cause injuries with permanent consequences. We represent clients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, severe burns, and injuries requiring surgery, all of which can result from falls or heavy equipment accidents on a jobsite. For injuries like nerve damage or those with long-term surgical needs, ongoing medical documentation is critical to capturing the full extent of what a person has lost.

Damages in a construction accident claim can include medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, and compensation for pain and suffering. Our firm has a track record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements in serious injury and wrongful death cases, and we push for outcomes that reflect what our clients have actually experienced.