Bakersfield Construction Accident Attorneys

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Can I Sue for a Workplace Injury in California?

Construction sites are particularly dangerous and people get injured when they least expect it.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a construction incident in California, the first thing you should do is get medical care.

Types of Construction Accidents in Bakersfield California

There are 2 major types of construction accidents in Bakersfield.

The first encompasses all injures sustained by people who are not employed at the construction site. Most of the time, these cases involve a pedestrian being hit by falling debris. In these situations, a normal personal injury suit will occur.

The second category involves injuries sustained by employees on a work site. For the most part, these injuries are compensated through worker's compensation. However, in some cases, such as when another employee causes the injury, the injured employee may be able to recover higher damages.

The first encompasses all injures sustained by people who are not employed at the construction site. Most of the time, these cases involve a pedestrian being hit by falling debris. In these situations, a normal personal injury suit will occur.

Construction Accident Help in California

If you were injured in a Construction Accident, no matter if you were an employee or a pedestrian, you should always call a Bakersfield Lawyer who specializes in Construction Accidents.

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Life in Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California is a city of over 300,000 people, located in Kern County, roughly at the midpoint between Los Angeles and Fresno. Bakersfield is considered one of the sunniest places in the United States.

Bakersfield, California's economy mostly revolves around oil and agriculture. Its other sectors largely operate in support of those major industries. In fact, Kern County is the most oil-productive county in the U.S. - and is responsible for about 10% of America's domestic oil production. Kern County is also one of the most agriculturally-productive regions in the United States, and is particularly well-suited for growing grapes, citrus fruit, roses, and almonds. Needless to say, Bakersfield is, and will continue to be, a very important part of America's economy.

More recently, however, other industries (such as manufacturing) have moved into Bakersfield, California, thanks to an abundance of inexpensive land.

In addition to the steady economic stimulus provided by industry, Bakersfield, California, has another relatively stable economic lifeline: a large four-year university. California State University, Bakersfield has approximately 7,800 students, from all over California, and the country.

It should go without saying, then, that there is no shortage of Bakersfield, California lawyers. Whatever legal issue you or a loved one might be facing, a Bakersfield, California lawyer can help.

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