San Jose Roofing Accident Lawyer

Your Advocate for Roofing Accident Injuries in San Jose, CA

Roofing can be a dangerous job, but workers usually know how to take the proper precautions. Unfortunately, there are many people who may work on construction sites, as well as a great deal of equipment and materials being used and conditions that are constantly changing. In some cases, other people can create hazardous conditions without realizing it, or they may put others at risk through the failure to follow the correct safety procedures. If you have been injured in a roofing accident, you want an experienced attorney to help you through your recovery.

With more than 45 years of personal injury law experience, San Jose roofing injury lawyer John J. Garvey, III can help you evaluate your full range of recovery options. He is dedicated to helping people who have been injured at work get the second chance they deserve. He will make sure you have access to the immediate medical care you need, and he will work with you to determine your best options for receiving financial compensation that will provide for your long-term needs.

Helping Roofing Accident Victims Explore Their Recovery Options

The accidents that cause significant injuries to many construction workers are often caused by manufacturers or other contractors. If a roofer leaves a hole in the roof, an HVAC worker may step through it and fall. An inadequately designed hatch cover may not be secured properly, leading to dangerous falls as well. Barriers that prevent workers from falling off the edges of roofs may be inadequate or defective, or fall safety equipment such as harnesses or nets may not be provided in situations where they are needed. These issues can lead to dangerous accidents, and roofers may suffer fall injuries or other forms of harm.

Our construction site injury law firm handles roofing accident cases involving a wide range of factors, including:

• Inadequate tie offs
• Unguarded holes in the roof
• Inadequate barriers
• Malfunctioning protective equipment
• Lack of safety nets or other fall prevention measures
• Defective ladders or scaffolding
• Faulty construction leading to collapsing roofs

Third-Party Lawsuits for Roofers

If someone besides your employer or a co-worker was responsible for the conditions that led to your work injury, you may be eligible for compensation beyond what you would be able to receive through workers' compensation. We work with accident reconstruction experts and medical specialists who can help us evaluate your accident and the full extent of your injury in order to maximize your compensation. We will identify the parties who were responsible for your injuries, and we will work with you to pursue third-party claims. Our goal is to make sure you will be fully compensated for all expenses related to your injury, including the costs of medical treatment, loss of past and future income, and pain and suffering.

Contact Our San Benito County Roofing Injury Attorney

Roofing accidents are often the most dangerous accidents that can occur on a construction site. Following this type of accident, it is important to make sure you will be able to get the compensation you need so you can make the best recovery possible. The Law Office of John J. Garvey, III in San Jose is ready to help with your case. We are open during weekly business hours, and we offer home and hospital visits as well. Contact our firm today at 408-293-7777 to schedule your free initial consultation.