Miami Construction Accident Lawyer
Injured construction workers have the right to pursue compensation by filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, in an attempt to limit expenses, the injured worker should not necessarily expect fair compensation to be handed over willingly. It is in the interests of the construction site owners, construction managers, the insurance company, and other liable parties to limit the cost of settlements awarded to injured construction workers.
For this reason, it is advisable that any worker injured in workplace accidents consider hiring a personal injury lawyer to represent them as they attempt to obtain compensation from their employer.
Our South Florida construction accident lawyers have years of experience helping injured construction work employees and job site visitors seek compensation for the injuries they have suffered.
Contact our law firm today to discuss your construction accident injury, and we will be able to better assist you as to whether we think you have the makings of a valid workers’ compensation claim. You may schedule a free consultation with a construction accident lawyer at our firm at any time by calling our Miami office.
What Are Common Causes of Accidents at Construction Sites?
- Crane collapses.
- Dangerous demands of workers that put safety second to profit.
- Defective construction equipment.
- Electrocution.
- Falling objects.
- Falling off scaffolding or rooftops.
- Forklift accidents.
- Getting caught between two immovable objects.
- Heavy equipment falling and crushing a worker.
- Improperly labeled steps, holes, and walkways.
- Ladder falls.
- Poorly maintained safety equipment.
- Power tool accidents.
- Trench collapses.
Could an Attorney Help You Recover Compensation for Injuries Suffered in Construction Accidents?
Negligence is the leading cause of construction accidents, as property owners and their managerial staff cut corners in an attempt to save money and deliver ahead of schedule. If you believe negligence led to your injury, contact a construction accident lawyer at our firm today.
Workers injured on the job may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits via their workers’ compensation insurance. If parties other than the employer were responsible for endangering a worker’s safety, your lawyer will explore the legal options for filing personal injury lawsuits.
While you recover from your personal injury, your attorney will do the heavy lifting by negotiating with the insurance company, gathering eyewitness testimonies from other workers, and reviewing evidence relating to your injuries.
Depending on your case, it may be possible to hold your employer responsible for not maintaining proper safety. Or, a manufacturer could be held liable for defective construction equipment via product liability. General contractors who endangered the safety of their co-workers may also be held to account.
In the event that someone lost their life on the construction site, our lawyers will help the surviving family members file a wrongful death claim.
What Form of Compensation Could a Worker Injured in a Construction Accident Hope to Receive?
- Disability.
- Disfigurement.
- Emotional distress.
- Loss of companionship.
- Lost wages.
- Medical expenses.
- Pain and suffering.
- Rehabilitation expenses and physical therapy bills.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Miami Construction Accident Attorney Today
Those injured in construction accidents have the right to pursue financial compensation via a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. Exploring these legal options while still recovering from serious injuries is often too much to ask of anyone. For that reason, it is highly advisable that workers consider hiring a construction accident attorney.
At our law firm, we pride ourselves on providing clients with helpful and compassionate legal representation.
Those injured in construction accidents may receive workers’ compensation benefits and other forms of economic and non-economic damages for their injury.
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