Sherman Oaks Construction Accident Lawyers
If you were injured while working on a Sherman Oaks construction site, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If someone other than your employer was legally responsible for the accident, you may also have a separate third-party personal injury claim. Bystanders injured by construction-related negligence may also be able to pursue a personal injury claim.
Construction work in Sherman Oaks is active. Crews resurface stretches of Ventura Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard and Woodman Avenue. Caltrans maintenance teams work along I-405 near Ventura Boulevard and the US-101 interchange. Hillside grading projects run up into the foothills near the Santa Monica Mountains. Every active site creates a new combination of hazards for workers and for anyone nearby.
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What Makes Construction Accident Claims In Sherman Oaks Different
Sherman Oaks is primarily a residential community, with most commercial development clustered near major arterials. Sherman Oaks includes a significant share of multi-family housing, typical of urbanizing San Fernando Valley communities. That housing mix creates recurring construction settings, including occupied residential remodels, hillside grading, alterations to older buildings, and larger multi-family or mixed-use projects. Each type creates distinct accident patterns.
Several factors specific to Sherman Oaks shape how construction accident claims occur here.
Residential Remodels Near Occupied Homes
Residential remodeling projects in Sherman Oaks may take place inside or alongside occupied homes and apartment buildings. Tenants, delivery workers, and neighbors may be exposed to ladders, temporary walkways, exposed wiring, scaffolding, and stored materials.
Under California law, parties who control a worksite generally owe a duty of ordinary care to avoid creating an unreasonable risk of harm to others. Specific safety obligations on a Sherman Oaks construction site may also arise from applicable Cal/OSHA regulations, contract safety provisions, and industry standards.
Pre-1980 Housing Stock
Sherman Oaks contains substantial older and postwar housing stock, including structures dating from well before 1980. Renovation of older buildings can expose workers and bystanders to hazards associated with aging building systems and materials.
Hillside Grading And Retaining Wall Projects
Residential zoning extends into foothill areas near the Santa Monica Mountains, where local grading and retaining wall permit requirements apply. When permits are ignored or the work is poorly executed, slope instability can result. Slope instability from inadequate grading or retaining wall failures can injure workers and damage neighboring properties. Grading permit files and inspection records are often critical evidence in construction injury claims arising from hillside projects in Sherman Oaks.
Older Building Conversions With Hidden Defects
Conversions of older Sherman Oaks structures can involve demolition and structural modification. Buildings with decades of deferred maintenance may have hidden rot, weak framing, or unpermitted prior additions, creating elevated risk for workers and passing pedestrians.
Large Mixed-Use Development Projects
Sherman Oaks has seen multi-family and mixed-use development, including projects that use California and Los Angeles housing density incentives. Projects of this scale typically involve cranes, excavation, heavy equipment, and scaffolding at height. These conditions are associated with a documented risk of serious falls. Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry.
Ventura Boulevard Road And Utility Work
Ventura Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard and Woodman Avenue lies within one of Sherman Oaks’s primary commercial corridors. Roadway, utility, and streetscape work along the corridor can place construction workers adjacent to live traffic.
Work Zone Traffic On I-405 And US-101
Caltrans is responsible for state highway construction and maintenance on I-405 and US-101, which intersect near Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks.
Freeway work zones near the I-405 and US-101 interchange can pose a heightened risk of serious traffic collisions, particularly those involving large commercial vehicles.
Responding Agencies In A Sherman Oaks Construction Accident
The Los Angeles Police Department serves Sherman Oaks through its Van Nuys and West Valley Areas. Meanwhile, the Valley Traffic Division investigates traffic collisions within the Valley Bureau.
Copies of eligible LAPD crime and traffic reports may be requested through the Records & Identification Division. LAPD currently directs mailed requests for reports to the R&I Division Document Processing Unit, P.O. Box 30158, Los Angeles, CA 90030.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) investigates highway work-zone crashes on I-405 and US-101. Cal/OSHA maintains a Van Nuys Enforcement District Office, and its district office locator can be used to identify the office with jurisdiction over a worksite in Sherman Oaks.
Filing Lawsuits In The Van Nuys Courthouse
Personal injury cases arising in Sherman Oaks are filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court judicial district where the incident occurred. Sherman Oaks falls within the Northwest District for applicable civil filings, but the specific Van Nuys courthouse and department depend on the court’s assignment rules.
Workers’ compensation disputes are handled through the Division of Workers’ Compensation district-office system, which includes a district office in Van Nuys.
Who Can File A Construction Accident Claim In Sherman Oaks?
In Sherman Oaks, different people can file claims for construction accidents, including workers, bystanders, and family members. The rules for filing a claim depend on who was injured and how the injury occurred. California law has guidelines for employees, outsiders, and family members of those who have died from an accident.
Construction Workers On Job Sites
Construction workers often face many dangers, such as falls from scaffolding, ladders, or other heights. Tools, equipment failures, or heavy machinery can hurt them. Other risks include unsafe wiring, building collapses due to hidden problems, and dangerous hillside conditions, such as mudslides or trench cave-ins.
There are different ways workers can get help:
Workers may also file civil claims against contractors, subcontractors, product manufacturers, or others responsible for their injuries.
If a public agency played a part in the accident, workers may be able to file a claim against it as well.
Workers’ compensation is generally the exclusive remedy against a properly insured employer for an on-the-job injury, so a separate civil lawsuit is ordinarily brought against a legally responsible third party. If the employer is illegally uninsured, the worker may also be able to bring a civil action against the employer and seek benefits through the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF).
Bystanders, Residents, Or Neighbors Near Active Sites
Bystanders can also get hurt near construction sites. They might be hit by falling objects or face hazards from nearby construction work. For example:
- Objects falling from a commercial project on Ventura Boulevard.
- Injuries from dangers near residential remodeling.
In these cases, victims can file civil claims against the contractor, property owner, or anyone responsible. They can also file a government claim if a government entity is involved.
Drivers And Passengers In Work Zone Traffic
Drivers and passengers can get injured in traffic accidents caused by construction work. This might happen if a construction vehicle collides with them or if a lane is poorly marked. They can file personal injury claims against the driver, the contractor, or the trucking company involved.
If the accident occurs on a public roadway, they may also claim against Caltrans (for freeway-related accidents) or the city of Los Angeles (for street accidents) if the agency had a role.
Eligible Surviving Family Members
If someone dies due to an accident at a construction site, their family can pursue claims. For example, if accidents happen at mixed-use sites or during hillside grading projects, family members can seek:
amilies can also file claims against negligent third parties under California law.
California employers generally must secure workers’ compensation coverage, either through insurance or authorized self-insurance. This system provides medical care and some wage support, no matter who is at fault. However, it does not cover pain and suffering, full lost wages, or punitive damages. That’s why it’s important to identify who is responsible in serious cases.
Injuries Common To Construction Accidents In Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks construction accidents can cause severe injuries and may require immediate evidence preservation for both workers’ comp and third-party claims.
For a Sherman Oaks tradesperson, including a framer, electrician, roofer, or operating engineer, the injury may permanently end a career built over decades. For a bystander or neighbor, it can impose permanent limitations on daily life with no workers’ compensation safety net beneath them.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
Falls from scaffolding on a multi-story mixed-use project, or being struck by a dropped tool, can cause TBIs ranging from a concussion to lasting cognitive impairment.
Sherman Oaks brain injury lawyers work with neurologists and neuropsychologists to document the full cognitive impact, which insurers frequently dispute.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Damage to the spine from a fall or heavy equipment contact can cause partial or complete paralysis. A worker who once ran heavy machinery on a grading project or framed walls may never return to physical labor after a spinal cord injury.
Amputations
Machinery accidents involving contact with a power saw, a concrete mixer, or an excavator can result in the loss of a hand, arm, finger, or leg. These injuries end careers permanently and require both immediate and long-term specialized care.
Orthopedic And Crush Injuries
Severe fractures and crush injuries from falling structural materials or heavy equipment often require multiple surgeries and extended physical therapy. Many victims cannot lift, climb, or stand for extended periods, making it impossible to return to work.
Burn Injuries
Electrical arcs at aging housing remodel sites, chemical spills during demolition, and flash fires from gas line work cause severe burns. Recovery is prolonged and painful, and some victims suffer lasting nerve or tissue damage.
Medical records, imaging results, therapy notes, work restriction evaluations, and future care recommendations collectively document the full impact of a construction injury across these injury types. Comprehensive documentation is critical in any case where an insurer disputes the severity of the injury or the need for treatment. In catastrophic construction cases, such disputes are common.
Fault And Negligence In Sherman Oaks Construction Accident Claims
In claims related to construction accidents in Sherman Oaks, determining fault and negligence is essential. When pursuing a third-party civil case, the injured individual generally must establish four key elements:
- Duty of Care: The at-fault party owes a duty of care under California Civil Code § 1714, which establishes a general obligation to act with ordinary care to avoid causing harm to others.
- Breach of Duty: The at-fault party must have failed to act reasonably. For example, a general contractor who disregards applicable Cal/OSHA safety standards may support evidence of negligence, depending on the defendant’s duties and the circumstances.
- Causation: It must be demonstrated that this breach was a substantial factor in causing the specific accident. For instance, the failure to maintain scaffold guardrails directly leads to a worker’s fall.
- Damages: The accident caused compensable losses, including documented medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
In the context of construction in Sherman Oaks, these elements align with specific factual scenarios:
- The general contractor had control over the work area.
- Cal/OSHA regulations established the safety standards that were violated.
- The breach directly caused the specific mechanism of injury.
- The injury resulted in documented financial losses.
Potentially Liable Parties In A Sherman Oaks Construction Accident
In a construction accident, multiple parties may be held potentially liable for the resulting injuries and other damages.
General Contractors And Subcontractors
They are responsible for maintaining reasonably safe conditions in the work areas they control. A general contractor who fails to enforce fall protection requirements on a multi-story Sherman Oaks build may be directly liable.
Property Owners
Under the Privette doctrine, a property owner or hirer isn’t usually responsible for injuries to a contractor’s employee just because they had some control over the work. For the owner to be held liable, they must have exercised that control carelessly and directly caused the injury.
Additionally, a property owner can be held responsible if they knew or should have known about a hidden danger on the property that the contractor couldn’t have discovered and failed to warn about it.
Equipment Manufacturers
If a defective tool, scaffolding component, safety harness, or machine caused the injury, the manufacturer may be liable under California products liability law regardless of the contractor’s negligence.
Third-Party Vendors And Trucking Companies
Crane operators, materials suppliers, concrete truck drivers, and equipment rental companies are third parties who may be independently liable when their negligence directly causes injury to a worker or bystander.
Government Entities
The City of Los Angeles is responsible for surface street safety on Ventura Boulevard. Caltrans is responsible for maintenance and construction on I-405 and US-101. Los Angeles County is responsible for county-owned roads and public works sites.
A claimant must file a government tort claim before filing a lawsuit if a government entity’s negligence contributed to the accident, including:
- Defective traffic signals.
- Poorly maintained roadway.
- Unsafe public construction site conditions.
Proving public entity negligence typically requires securing specific evidence, including signal timing records, roadway maintenance logs, prior complaint files, and work orders, before that evidence disappears.
California follows the pure comparative fault rule. A Sherman Oaks construction worker found 30% at fault for not wearing required fall protection still recovers 70% of proven damages. Partial fault does not eliminate the claim, but only reduces the recovery in proportion to the worker’s share of responsibility. Workers compensation is generally no-fault.
Insurance Coverage When Multiple Contractors Share A Sherman Oaks Job Site
Sherman Oaks construction injuries often implicate workers’ compensation plus one or more third-party liability policies. Which policies matter depends on who was injured and how the accident happened.
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation generally covers employees who are injured in the course of their employment. Benefits may include medical treatment and partial wage replacement, regardless of who was at fault. California employers generally must secure workers’ compensation coverage under Labor Code § 3700, either by purchasing insurance or qualifying as an authorized self-insurer.
Commercial General Liability (CGL)
CGL coverage may apply when the negligence of a contractor, subcontractor, property owner, or site operator injures a worker, visitor, or passing pedestrian.
Auto Liability Coverage
Auto liability coverage applies when a construction vehicle, delivery truck, or passing driver causes a crash in or near a Ventura Boulevard work zone or a freeway work zone on I-405 or US-101.
The minimum liability coverage in California is:
- $30,000 for bodily injury or death per person.
- $60,000 for injury or death to more than one person.
- $15,000 for property damage.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Coverage
UM/UIM coverage may apply if the at-fault driver in a work zone traffic crash carries no insurance or insufficient policy limits to cover the full injury. UM/UIM coverage is available only if your policy includes it. California insurers are required to offer it, but it may be rejected in writing. You may have UM/UIM coverage without knowing it.
Coverage can overlap when multiple contractors, subcontractors, drivers, or property owners are involved. Disputes over which insurer is primary, which policy exclusion applies, and which party bears the indemnification obligation are common.
If a workers’ compensation insurer denies medical treatment, the injured worker may request Independent Medical Review (IMR). A neutral physician then determines whether the requested treatment is medically necessary. If the insurer denies the claim entirely, the injured worker can challenge the denial by filing an Application for Adjudication of Claim with the DWC/WCAB district office.
How Sherman Oaks Construction Claims Move Through The Civil And Workers’ Compensation Systems
Sherman Oaks construction accident claims are handled through two separate systems that operate on independent timelines. Which one (or both) applies depends on who was injured and how.
The Workers’ Compensation Track
The process begins with reporting the injury to your employer and completing the DWC-1, the Workers’ Compensation Claim Form.
- Within one working day of filing the DWC-1, the claims administrator must authorize up to $10,000 in reasonable and necessary treatment while the claim is under investigation (Labor Code § 5402(c)).
- The claims administrator generally has 90 days from the date the DWC-1 claim form is filed to accept or deny liability. If liability is not rejected within that period, the injury is generally presumed compensable, subject to the rules governing that presumption.
- If the claims administrator denies, delays, or modifies a specific treatment request because it doesn’t meet medical-necessity standards under utilization review, the worker can request an Independent Medical Review (IMR).
- IMR only resolves treatment disputes. If the claims administrator denies the claim itself, IMR doesn’t apply, the worker must file an Application for Adjudication of Claim and proceed through the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) or the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).
- Workers’ compensation disputes are heard before a workers’ compensation judge through California’s DWC/WCAB system. Van Nuys has a DWC district office, but the office assigned to a particular case depends on applicable venue and filing rules.
The Third-Party Civil Claim Track
A civil claim against a negligent contractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer, or other liable third party proceeds separately:
- Your attorney investigates the accident, preserves evidence (site safety logs, Cal/OSHA records, equipment maintenance history), and identifies all potentially liable parties.
- A demand is submitted to the liable party’s insurer. Whether it’s commercial general liability, auto liability, or another applicable policy.
- The insurer investigates independently, evaluating coverage, liability, and the extent of the injury.
- Settlement negotiations follow. Many Sherman Oaks construction claims resolve at this stage, though cases involving serious injuries, multiple liable parties, or government-entity defendants typically require more extensive negotiation.
- If the case doesn’t settle, you can continue negotiating or file a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Northwest District (Van Nuys courthouses). A filed case then proceeds through discovery, mediation, or dispositive motions, and, if it remains unresolved, trial.
These two tracks are handled by different decision-makers. A WCAB judge for the workers’ compensation claim, and a Los Angeles Superior Court judge for the civil case. Sherman Oaks construction accident attorneys manage both tracks in parallel, including the workers’ compensation lien that may attach to a third-party civil recovery.
What Damages Can You Recover From A Construction Accident In Sherman Oaks?
The type of claim you file determines what compensation is available. Workers’ compensation and personal injury claims cover different categories of loss.
Workers compensation typically covers:
- Medical expenses for necessary treatment.
- Temporary disability benefits are generally about two-thirds of the state’s limits.
- Temporary or permanent disability benefits.
- Supplemental job displacement benefits may be available if the injury results in permanent partial disability and the employer does not timely offer qualifying regular, modified, or alternative work.
- Death benefits are provided for eligible surviving family members in fatal cases.
A personal injury claim against a liable third party can also pursue the following damages:
Economic Damages
Economic damages are measurable losses that may include the following:
- Past and future medical expenses.
- The full value of lost wages (not capped at two-thirds).
- Reduced future earning capacity.
For a Sherman Oaks tradesperson who can no longer perform physical construction work, earning capacity loss can represent the largest component of the claim.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages don’t have a specific dollar value and may include the following:
- Pain and suffering.
- Emotional distress.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement.
Spouses and registered domestic partners of a seriously injured construction worker may recover for the loss of companionship, support, and marital relationship caused by the injury.
Wrongful Death Damages
Under CCP § 377.61, damages in a wrongful death action include:
- The financial support the deceased would have provided.
- The reasonable value of household services.
- Funeral and burial costs.
- The loss of the deceased’s love, companionship, comfort, and society.
Eligible claimants are defined by CCP § 377.60 and include the decedent’s surviving spouse or registered domestic partner, children, and issue of deceased children.
If there is no surviving issue, persons who would inherit the decedent’s property by intestate succession. The statute also grants standing to certain specifically identified dependent relatives and other qualifying persons.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are rarely awarded. Under Civil Code § 3294, they require clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with malice, oppression, or fraud, conduct beyond ordinary or even gross negligence.
For example, a contractor who knowingly conceals a documented structural defect and proceeds with work anyway may face punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages, if the evidence meets that heightened standard. Punitive damages are generally unavailable against public entities such as Caltrans or the City of Los Angeles (Gov. Code § 818).
Why Sherman Oaks Injured Victims Choose Arash Law
Our attorneys have handled complex, multi-party construction cases and understand the government entity deadline rules that apply. That experience spans dual-track workers’ comp and civil claims, Privette doctrine analysis, Cal/OSHA records requests, and government-entity deadline management.
Here is what we bring to a Sherman Oaks construction accident claim:
Claim Management
We pursue your third-party civil case and ensure it is coordinated with any workers’ compensation claim you have filed. This includes managing the workers’ compensation lien that may attach to a civil recovery.
A construction accident case that several other law firms had rejected as a strictly workers’ compensation matter. Through aggressive discovery and depositions, Arash Law uncovered a large third-party personal injury liability case. It went from zero offer to a maximum policy-limits tender within three weeks.
A client sustained a mild TBI and spinal cord injury after falling off a roof. After the employer denied liability, Arash Law took the case to trial and secured a $5.89 million workers’ compensation settlement and a $610,000 third-party settlement, for a total of $6.5 million.
In Chavez v. Sunset Construction Co., a client fell from a scaffold and sustained a mild traumatic brain injury along with other orthopedic trauma. The matter was resolved through a settlement.
Disclaimer: The results displayed were dependent on the unique facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case.
Early Evidence Preservation
Our attorneys send litigation letters to general contractors and site owners within days of being retained. We request Cal/OSHA inspection records, equipment maintenance logs, OSHA 300-series injury logs, subcontractor agreements, and site security footage before it is gone.
Expert Network
We work with construction safety professionals, structural engineers, vocational rehabilitation experts, and medical specialists to document the full economic and non-economic impact of your injury.
Local Court Experience
Our Sherman Oaks injury attorneys understand local contractors, the Van Nuys Courthouse, and the Cal/OSHA enforcement process, which often determines which records exist before a case even goes to mediation. We have handled complex, multi-party construction cases and understand how judges there evaluate site control, contractor oversight, and contested comparative fault.
Deadlines That Apply To Sherman Oaks Claims, Including The Six-Month City Of LA And Caltrans Window
California enforces strict deadlines. Missing any of these windows can bar you from seeking compensation, even if the applicable deadline has not yet expired.
Workers’ compensation claims follow a separate administrative process governed by the California Labor Code. Report a work injury to your employer as soon as possible. Failing to report it within 30 days can jeopardize your right to benefits.
Proceedings to collect medical or disability benefits generally must also be commenced within one year of the injury, the expiration of disability payments, or the last furnishing of medical benefits, depending on which statutory trigger applies. Exceptions and additional rules may affect the deadline in a particular case.
California law gives victims two years from the date of injury to file a civil lawsuit against a private party. The clock may be paused for injured minors until they turn 18, or in cases where the injury was not immediately discoverable.
Wrongful death claims arising from a construction accident are also subject to the two-year statute of limitations, running from the date of the decedent’s death.
For claims involving property damage, you have three years from the date of damage to file.
If a public entity was responsible for the site condition or the accident, you must file a government tort claim generally within six months of the injury under Government Code § 911.2. This is a prerequisite to any lawsuit against that public entity. If the government entity rejects the claim or does not respond within the statutory period, additional deadlines apply.
You generally must file suit within six months of that notice if the government entity issues a written rejection notice. If no written notice is given, a different, typically longer, period may apply.
Cal/OSHA investigation files may be closed within months of case resolution, and site security camera footage is typically overwritten within 30 to 90 days. Acting early on evidence preservation is as important as meeting filing deadlines.
Speaking with Sherman Oaks personal injury attorneys can confirm which window governs your specific claim and which tasks need to happen first.
Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Accidents In Sherman Oaks
We address some of the most commonly asked questions regarding construction accidents in Sherman Oaks. Whether you’re seeking information on safety regulations or legal recourse, these answers aim to provide clear and helpful insights.
What If The General Contractor On My Ventura Boulevard Project Denies All Liability?
A denial is not a determination of liability. Whether a general contractor can be held responsible depends on its role, its control over the work, and the extent to which its conduct contributed to the accident.
California’s Privette doctrine generally limits lawsuits by employees of independent contractors against the person or company that hired their employer. However, exceptions may apply. For example, liability may arise when a general contractor retains control over part of the work and actually exercises that control in a way that affirmatively contributes to the worker’s injury.
Relevant evidence may include:
- The scope of control the general contractor actually exercised.
- Contract provisions assigning safety responsibilities.
- Instructions or directions given to subcontractors or workers.
- Site safety logs, daily reports, subcontractor agreements, and prior inspection or complaint records.
Because the Privette doctrine and its exceptions are highly fact-specific, these records should be reviewed before accepting a contractor’s denial of liability.
How Do I Pay For Medical Care While My Claim Is Pending?
You do not necessarily have to wait for a settlement to receive medical care. For a workers’ compensation claim, within one working day after you file the DWC-1 claim form, your employer or the claims administrator must authorize up to $10,000 in treatment for the injury, consistent with applicable treatment guidelines, until the claim is accepted or rejected.
If you are also pursuing a third-party personal injury claim, some medical providers may agree to treat you under a lien arrangement. Under such an agreement, the provider generally agrees to defer payment and seek payment from a future settlement or judgment, subject to the lien agreement’s terms.
What If I Am An Undocumented Worker Injured On A Sherman Oaks Construction Site?
Your immigration status does not eliminate your right to workers’ compensation in California, nor does it bar a third-party civil claim. The workers’ compensation system covers undocumented workers and allows them to pursue civil damages against third-party defendants.
Immigration status can affect the scope of available civil remedies in some fact patterns, but it does not prevent you from seeking compensation for a work injury. Immigration status generally does not prevent an injured employee from receiving workers’ compensation benefits. California DWC states that a worker need not be a legal resident of the United States to receive most workers’ compensation benefits.
Can My Employer Retaliate Against Me For Reporting An Unsafe Condition?
California law prohibits employer retaliation against workers who report workplace safety hazards. Retaliation includes:
- Termination.
- Demotion.
- Reduced hours.
- Any adverse employment action taken in response to a safety complaint.
If your employer takes any of those steps after you report a hazardous condition on a Sherman Oaks site, that is an independent legal violation, not just evidence of a bad employer.
California law provides protections against this kind of retaliation. The procedures and deadlines for pursuing such a complaint vary by circumstance.
Talk To Arash Law About Your Construction Accident Claim Today
Construction site evidence can be lost before a claim is filed. Scaffolding comes down. Equipment is repaired or returned. Evidence windows close fast.
Arash Law represents injured workers, bystanders, and surviving family members. We handle workers’ compensation claims, third-party civil lawsuits, and multi-party construction cases throughout Los Angeles County, including those handled by our Los Angeles construction accident lawyers across the broader LA County region.
Our lawyers for construction accident cases operate on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
We also handle other types of claims throughout Sherman Oaks. If you were injured in a car or truck accident, our Sherman Oaks car accident lawyers or truck accident attorneys can help. If you were injured in a fall on someone else’s property, including property adjacent to a construction zone, our slip and fall accident lawyers handle those cases.
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*Reviewed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., California State Bar #249405, admitted 2007, last reviewed August 2026.*
