“Eman at Yazdchi Law was extremely professional, responsive, and supportive at all times. He and his staff exceeded all of my expectations.”
Andrea Dalessandro
✦ Board-Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law — State Bar of California ✦
Construction is California’s most dangerous industry. When you’re injured, experience matters.
By Eman Yazdchi, Esq. · Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law
Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in California, and Simi Valley's steady growth — with new residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and infrastructure projects — means thousands of local workers face those dangers every day. If you were injured on a construction site in Simi Valley, Yazdchi Law P.C. is prepared to fight for the full workers' compensation benefits you are owed, including medical treatment, wage replacement, and permanent disability compensation.
Construction injuries tend to be severe. Falls from roofs, scaffolding, and ladders cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and multiple fractures. Struck-by accidents involving falling tools, materials, or equipment can be catastrophic or fatal. Trench collapses, electrocution, and heavy equipment rollovers round out what Cal/OSHA identifies as the "Fatal Four" — the leading causes of death in the construction industry. Even non-fatal injuries frequently result in permanent impairment that prevents workers from returning to construction, which triggers vocational rehabilitation benefits under the Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit program.
Simi Valley has seen significant residential construction activity, particularly along the eastern and northern edges of the city where new housing developments continue to rise. Commercial construction around the Madera Road corridor and renovations in the Simi Valley Town Center area add to the local demand for carpenters, electricians, plumbers, roofers, framers, and general laborers. We have represented injured construction workers from many of these projects, and we understand the common hazards and the employers and subcontractors operating in the area.
One important issue in construction injury cases is determining who your actual employer is for workers' compensation purposes. Construction sites typically involve a general contractor and multiple subcontractors. If you are employed by a subcontractor, your claim is against that subcontractor's workers' comp insurer. However, if the subcontractor failed to carry insurance — which unfortunately happens more often than it should — the general contractor may be responsible under Labor Code section 1700 et seq. In cases involving employer negligence or serious and willful misconduct under Labor Code section 4553, your benefits may be increased by up to 50 percent. We investigate every angle to maximize your recovery.
Construction injury claims are among the most complex in workers' compensation. They often involve multiple body parts, surgical interventions, and extended periods away from work. Attorney Eman Yazdchi is a Board-Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law with deep experience handling the high-value, multi-layered claims that construction injuries produce. We understand how to properly document the physical demands of construction work, which directly affects your permanent disability rating under Labor Code section 4660.
We represent construction workers at the Oxnard WCAB, where all Ventura County cases are heard. Our familiarity with this board — its judges, procedures, and timelines — allows us to move your case forward efficiently while building the strongest possible record for settlement or trial. We speak English, Spanish, and Farsi, serving the multilingual construction workforce that builds Simi Valley.
Injured at work in Simi Valley? Call (661) 273-1780
Tap to call →Construction injuries often require emergency medical treatment followed by surgeries, extended rehabilitation, and lengthy recovery periods. We get involved early to ensure the insurance carrier is authorizing every necessary treatment — including specialist referrals, imaging, and surgical interventions — without unnecessary delays. If the insurer tries to deny or limit your treatment through utilization review, we challenge those decisions through Independent Medical Review and, when needed, through expedited hearings at the Oxnard WCAB.
Because construction injuries frequently result in permanent work restrictions that prevent a return to the trade, we also pursue vocational rehabilitation benefits and ensure your permanent disability rating accurately reflects your diminished earning capacity. Many construction workers are eligible for a Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit voucher worth up to $6,000 for retraining. We make sure no benefit goes unclaimed. Our contingency fee means you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
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