Union City Construction Accident Attorneys

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Can I Sue for a Workplace Injury in California?

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

If you were hurt in a construction accident in California, you should seek medical care right away.

The law of Construction Accidents in Union City California

There are 2 basic categories of Construction Accidents in Union City.

First, injuries to bystanders or other people not employed on the Construction site. In these cases, the injured party must file a normal personal injury lawsuit and follow the laws of the state.

The second category of Construction Accidents deals with accidents and injuries sustained by employees on the construction site. For the most part, these employees are compensated through workman's compensation. In some cases, however, such as when a fellow employee caused the accident, the injured party may be entitled to higher recovery.

First, injuries to bystanders or other people not employed on the Construction site. In these cases, the injured party must file a normal personal injury lawsuit and follow the laws of the state.

Help with your Construction Accident in California

It does not matter whether you were a pedestrian who was injured by on-going construction, or you were working on the site when you were injured. In both cases, the best advice for you would be to contact a Union City Construction Accident lawyer as soon as possible.

Talk to a Personal Injury Law Attorney now!

Life in Union City

Union City, California is located in the East Bay of the San Francisco, Bay Area. It is a short drive from Silicon Valley. Surrounding cities include Fremont, Hayward, and Newark. Union City is home to approximately 69,516 people, and caters to a very diverse population.

Top employers in Union City include Wal-Mart, Dreyer's, Masonic Homes, Caravan Trading Company, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the school district. Many residents also make the commute and work in the tech companies of Silicon Valley.

Being so close to Silicon Valley and San Francisco, Union City residents enjoy the best of both worlds when it comes to legal services. Many small, mid-size, and large multinational law firms have location in Silicon Valley, catering to the small start-ups, and mid to large corporations. San Francisco has large law firms, as well as small to mid-size firms that believe in personalized legal services. Either way, Union City residents have access to a competent legal force that can handle issues in all areas of law.

Popular attractions in Union City include the San Francisco Bay Area Flight 93 Memorial in Sugar Mill Landing Park. This is the first monument devoted to honoring the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93, which was bound for San Francisco but was hijacked and crashed in Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. Other popular attractions include the Eden Landing Ecological Reserve and the Masonic Homes.

All in all, Union City is a wonderful place to visit and live in!

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