Encinitas, CA personal injury attorney Michael Padilla talks about your legal rights after being injured in a construction accident. Construction accidents in California present a unique set of challenges due to the involvement of multiple parties and entities. When a worker is injured on the job, they typically have access to workers’ compensation through their employer. However, it is also essential to consider third-party exposure, such as other contractors who may have contributed to the unsafe conditions that led to the injury.

These third parties can be held liable for their role in causing the harm or for having some comparative fault in the incident. Sorting out the various parties involved—from the developer to the general contractor and subcontractors—is crucial for understanding the circumstances of the accident and identifying who is responsible for the unsafe conditions. If these parties are not the employer, a tort remedy exists against them for the injured worker’s personal injury claim.