San Diego Construction Accident Lawyer

The old phrase "an accident waiting to happen" might well have been coined at a construction site. Whether the project involves residential development, high-rise construction, or highway expansion, every supervisor and worker on the job site needs to be constantly aware of the dangers and risks inherent in their job.

Need a San Diego Construction Accident Attorney?

We can help you understand your options in the aftermath of a serious or fatal construction accident. Contact the San Diego construction accident lawyers at The McClellan Law Firm by calling (619) 215-1488. From excavation accidents to ladder falls, our attorneys have the experience and skill necessary to investigate, develop and present your damages claims at their full value.

Common Construction Site Accidents

Our personal injury attorneys represent workers from all construction trades in claims stemming from:

Highway construction zone accidents
Falls from scaffolding, roofs, or overhead structures
Injuries caused by falling objects or equipment
Injuries caused by tools such as nail guns, saws and drills
Being crushed or pinned by heavy equipment or construction materials
Accidents with earth-moving equipment such as bulldozers or excavators
Electrocution from contact with exposed or unsecured wires or voltage boxes
Negligent storage of machines, tools, building materials or debris
Car accidents involving the delivery of equipment, supplies, or fill dirt

There have been several incidents throughout the country involving massive cranes collapsing. Often, a crane collapse occurs as a result of negligence that could have been prevented. The McClellan Law Firm not only helps injured workers and their families get compensation, but will also works with the crane companies and manufacturers of other heavy equipment to ensure these types of tragic accidents do not occur in the future.

Common Construction Worker Injuries

Unfortunately, when an injury occurs on a construction site, the results are often severe or even fatal.

We are experienced in representing clients who have suffered from a:

To date, The McClellan Law Firm has recovered about $250 million. AV Preeminent-rated* trial lawyer Craig McClellan is the only San Diego attorney invited to join the Inner Circle of Advocates, a professional organization of successful personal injury lawyers limited to 100 members. For a free consultation to discuss your options after a construction accident, call (619) 215-1488 to speak with a San Diego construction accident lawyer.

Craig McClellan is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in the United States.
Craig McClellan has been selected to the list of The Best Lawyers in America every year since 1993.
The firm earned a Tier 1 ranking in Personal Injury in the 2024 list of the Best Law Firms.
The firm earned a Tier 1 ranking in Personal Injury in the 2023 list of the Best Law Firms.
The firm earned a Tier 1 ranking in Personal Injury in the 2022 list of the Best Law Firms.
The firm earned a Tier 1 ranking in Commercial Litigation in the 2022 list of the Best Law Firms.
The firm earned a Tier 1 ranking in Product Liability in the 2022 list of the Best Law Firms.
Craig McClellan earned one of the top 10 medical malpractice settlements in California, securing a $9,000,000 settlement for a client.
Craig McClellan & Conor Hulburt earned one of the top 10 premises liability settlements in California, securing a $3,175,850 settlement for a client.
Craig McClellan has been selected to the list of Super Lawyers every year since 2007, and earned the most votes of ANY lawyer for 2019 in San Diego.
Craig McClellan was voted Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation by Best Lawyers for 2019.
Attorney McClellan earned a Distinguished rating from Martindale-Hubbell for his achievements.
Craig McClellan is listed as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in Business Litigation, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.
Attorney McClellan has a 10/10 “Superb” rating, the highest rating an attorney can receive from Avvo.
The firm has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest possible rating offered by the organization.
Attorney McClellan is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, and previously served on its Board of Directors.
Attorney Craig McClellan was named as one of the “Best Attorneys” by the Los Angeles Times.
Attorney Craig McClellan was named one of the “Best Lawyers” by San Diego Metro.
Attorney Craig McClellan was named one of the Top Lawyers in San Diego in Business Litigation by San Diego Magazine.
Craig McClellan has been named among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, which honors the nation’s top advocates.

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We wouldn’t be here, in this moment of life without the kindness and professionalism of you all and how you went to bat for us! Eternally grateful! A.K.
Immediately after our interview we knew without question that no matter how steep the mountain, win or lose, we had found the right person—Craig McClellan, Esq.—[…] We felt a profound sense of ... G.P.
We will NEVER forget what you did for us Craig. We are FOREVER GRATEFUL. K.V.
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It was a real honor to preside over a case with you as counsel. In my mind you represent all that is good in our profession. Judge J.
Your appearance on the nation-wide broadcast of ‘60 Minutes’ was a public service in which all San Diego has reason to take great pride. To integrity—you have added public service and again elevated ... Juror
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