Construction sites across Riverside present constant risks. Heavy machinery, elevated work areas, and multiple contractors operating simultaneously create conditions where a single mistake can cause catastrophic accidents. When a Riverside construction accident occurs, the legal path forward may feel unclear, and the pressure to act quickly only adds to the anxiety and uncertainty. A Riverside construction accident lawyer helps injured workers and families understand their options and pursue accountability under California law.
Greene Broillet & Wheeler represents individuals facing life-changing injuries after construction incidents, building strong claims from the earliest stages of investigation and working to ensure nothing gets overlooked. Early action is crucial because evidence disappears quickly on active job sites, and insurance carriers move fast to limit exposure. Clear legal guidance allows injured individuals to protect their rights, identify liable parties, and pursue fair compensation.
Construction accident claims involve serious injuries, multiple liable parties, and significant legal complexity. The way Greene Broillet & Wheeler approaches these claims reflects a commitment to thorough preparation and serious injury litigation. Choose us to represent you for a wide variety of reasons, including:
Our record extends to some of the most complex construction injury claims in California. For example, Castillo v. Quality Shoring and Scaffold, Inc. resulted in a $78 million recovery after a roof collapse sent some workers plunging into a tank filled with rebar, metal, and wet concrete, while others were left suspended 50 feet above the ground until rescued. Another case, McGee v. The City of Alameda, settled for $25 million on behalf of a construction worker who struck an underground energized electrical line while drilling, sustaining third-degree burns over 20 percent of his body, limb amputations, and brain damage.
Prior outcomes do not guarantee similar results, but they demonstrate our dedication to serious injury litigation and commitment to taking hard cases to trial. Our Riverside construction accident lawyers approach every case with diligent preparation and experience-based strategy. We are prepared for the demands of even the most complex injury claims.
Construction is a high-hazard industry, and workers face serious risks from falling from rooftops, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy equipment, and electrocutions, among other dangers, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
These hazards frequently produce injuries with lasting consequences.
Falls from elevated surfaces and struck-by incidents involving heavy objects rank among the leading causes of brain injuries on construction sites. The impact can affect memory, speech, concentration, and overall cognitive function. In severe cases, survivors face permanent impairment that limits their ability to work or live independently.
Spinal cord damage can result in partial or complete paralysis, with outcomes varying based on where the injury occurs and how severe it is. Injuries that fall short of full paralysis still carry serious consequences, including chronic pain and restricted movement. Many of these conditions require continuous medical attention and long-term adaptive support.
Heavy equipment accidents, collapsing structures, and being caught between objects on a job site frequently produce fractures and crush injuries. Recovery may require multiple surgeries, extended physical therapy, and prolonged time away from work, placing significant financial strain on injured workers and their families.
Electrical contact, chemical exposure, and on-site explosions rank among the most common sources of burn injuries in construction. Scarring, nerve damage, and permanent loss of function frequently accompany the most serious cases, with many survivors requiring multiple reconstructive procedures throughout recovery.
Internal injuries such as organ damage and internal bleeding do not always surface immediately after an accident, yet without prompt treatment they can quickly become life-threatening. A delayed diagnosis tends to worsen the physical outcome and drive up the medical costs tied to an already serious injury.
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No. Workers’ compensation provides coverage for medical care and partial wage replacement, but it rarely accounts for the full extent of losses in a serious construction accident. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, workers’ compensation systems aim to provide benefits regardless of fault. When injuries carry long-term consequences, those benefits often fall short, and workers’ compensation is not always the only option available.
California law also provides a civil path for injured workers. When a party other than the employer is responsible for the accident, an injured worker may pursue a third-party personal injury claim in addition to workers’ compensation. These claims can arise in situations involving:
Third-party claims can allow recovery for damages workers’ compensation does not cover, including full lost income and compensation for pain and suffering. A Riverside construction accident lawyer from Greene Broillet & Wheeler evaluates all potential sources of liability in construction accident cases, identifying every responsible party and pursuing the full compensation injured workers and their families deserve under California law.
Filing a construction accident claim in California starts with one decision that shapes everything that follows: contacting a Riverside construction accident lawyer as soon as practicable. Construction sites change rapidly, and an attorney can intervene early to document conditions, preserve equipment and safety records, and work with engineers and safety professionals to establish what went wrong and who allowed it to happen. That technical foundation is what a strong claim is built on, and it becomes harder to reconstruct with every day that passes on an active job site.
Once the evidence is secured, legal counsel determines whether workers’ compensation, a third-party personal injury claim, or both apply to the situation, identifies every responsible party, and files within the appropriate deadlines. California generally allows two years from the date of injury to bring a personal injury claim, though government entity involvement and workers’ compensation timelines can shorten that window considerably. Filing on time and filing correctly are two different things, and having an attorney manage that process from the beginning ensures neither one gets overlooked and no avenue for recovery is left unexplored.
Construction accident claims often involve significant financial and personal losses that extend well beyond initial medical bills. California law allows injured workers and their families to seek compensation across several categories:
Our Riverside construction accident lawyers evaluate every category of damages, construct a thorough assessment of how the injuries affected every aspect of the client’s life, and pursue the full compensation serious injuries demand.
Construction accidents can cause severe consequences for injured workers and their families, and taking action early can protect your claim and improve the outcome. When the stakes are so high, you should have a law firm on your side with a proven record in catastrophic injury litigation. A Riverside construction accident lawyer at Greene Broillet & Wheeler can review your situation, explain available legal options, and help you move forward with confidence. Call 866-634-4525 to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case.
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Tim J. Wheeler is the Firm’s Managing Partner and a highly accomplished California trial lawyer with decades of experience in product liability, personal injury, employment, and complex negligence cases. He has secured over 150 verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million, including landmark results such as the largest personal injury verdict against the City of Los Angeles at the time and record jury awards for brain injury and wrongful termination cases. Tim is a former Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year and Product Liability Lawyer of the Year in Los Angeles, and a long-standing honoree of Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.
Named in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in Los Angeles.
Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the Los Angeles County Bar Association or LACBA.
Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
Partners Geoff Wells and Ivan Puchalt were both named among the 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries by LA Times Studios.
Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year.”
Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and are active members.
After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partiner, Tim J. Wheeler who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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