Florida Construction Site Accidents

The construction trade is one of the most dangerous industries in America for a worker to be employed. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has previously issued reports that indicate construction workers are more likely at risk to become injured or killed on-the-job. Each year there are too many workers who are seriously injured or killed in a Florida construction site accident. In addition to workers’ compensation benefits an injured party is entitled to collect, the accident could also be the basis for a personal injury lawsuit. It is common that workers’ compensation benefits are insufficient to fully compensate the hurt worker for all of the injuries that he or she has sustained. If you or a family member has recently been hurt on the job and believe that the benefits under the workers’ compensation system are not enough to cover your damages, you should seek the advice from an attorney regarding your case.

It is irrelevant if the construction site is large or small because there are frequently many workers functioning in a fast paced environment at one time, therefore an accident is likely to occur. There are many reasons for an accident to happen and some of the most common causes of a Fort Lauderdale construction site accident include crane accidents, electrical malfunctions, collapsed structures, falls from ladders and scaffolding accidents.  Although a substantial number of these types of workplace injuries are preventable with the proper use of safety gear and protection, in many cases it is often negligence that has caused a worker to become injured or killed.

Moreover, a substantial number of these kinds of accidents have been linked to the company’s failure to hire, train or supervise workers, failure to use general contractor services that would provide for a safe work place environment, or from a manufacturer’s defective products. Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers represent injured parties and their families throughout the state of Florida whose lives have been detrimentally affected due to a construction accident. Absent a fatality, an injured worker often sustains a serious catastrophic injury among which could include total or permanent disability due to spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, fractured bones or severe internal injuries. As a result, the injured worker and their family members encounter difficult financial situations due to enormous medical and rehabilitative costs, large losses of income, or unfortunately in some situations-funeral expenses.

Nevertheless, the company or manufacturer could be held liable for causing the harm that a worker and their family have suffered. Moreover, if you have been hurt while working on-the-job, you need to report the accident immediately to your employer. Under Florida law, failure to report your accident within 30 days is grounds for denial of your workers’ compensation claim. But, our Fort Lauderdale construction accident attorneys are here to help those who are facing challenges with obtaining all of their legally entitled benefits under the workers’ compensation system, or if the employer is claiming that the injured worker is at fault. Additionally, these cases are typically complex and require an experienced attorney who will thoroughly investigate the facts of the case. Contact our office today to consult with one of our attorneys and to learn more about your legal rights.

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